A Heartfelt Good Morning

This Valentine's Day, treat your dearest with a sweet breakfast that's on the savory side. Our local partners at The Buttered Tin are sharing a brand-new, exclusive recipe for hot handhelds that are filled with breakfast faves like ham, egg and cheese! Featuring master baker and Cupcake Wars winner Alicia Hinze's recipe for delectably rich and buttery pastry paired with a simple, tangy dipping sauce, her Ham, Egg & Cheese Hand Pies are the perfect twist on tradition – showing love doesn't have to be sweet to be heartfelt.  

Founded by James Beard-recognized chef and Cupcake Wars winner Alicia Hinze, The Buttered Tin has been a sunny staple for scratch-made eats and sweets in St. Paul, MN since opening its doors in 2013.

Alicia Hinze started her pastry career in 2006, attending the Patisserie and Baking Program at Le Cordon Bleu. She has worked with many well-known bakeries in the Twin Cities as well as with Martha Stewart’s Wedding Magazines’ Contributing Editor, Wendy Kromer. The Food Network invited her to compete on its hit show Cupcake Wars several times with competition-winning results. With a knack for delicious flavor combinations and creativity, Alicia can make every day feel like a celebration.

The Buttered Tin's scratch-made bakery creates hand-crafted delectable custom cakes, cookies, and sweets perfect for celebrations, special occasions or just because! They believe you can indulge in a sweet treat without guilt when it is made with simple, clean ingredients and love.