Half Baked Patisserie was a homemade idea by Middletown residents Amanda and Tammy Nichols, and today is flourishing as a cherished local producer of specialty cakes, cupcakes, and a wide range of pastries made from scratch. They rotate weekday feature flavors and seasonal flavors, and can customize cakes and cupcakes for any order or event. They also feature a second location, Half Baked Cafe, in Whitehall.