A Legacy of Sweetness: The Story of Bell’s Reines

Hi, We Are Bell's Reines!

We are a mother-daughter team driven by science, heart, and heritage. Angel is a Chemical Engineer (B.S.) and a Chemist with a Master’s degree (M.S.), whose precision in the lab translated into the perfect "pillowy-soft" cookie formula. Teneisha, Angel’s mom, brings a background in Psychology and an MBA, ensuring that every bite we bake fosters a deep sense of connection and joy.

What started as a creative escape on our food blog, Dulcet Scintilla, has grown into a mission to share our family’s greatest gift: the art of hospitality. Our name is a heartfelt tribute to Thomas Roosevelt Bell, Jr., the patriarch of our family. As his daughter and granddaughter, we founded Bell’s Reines (French for Queens) to pay homage to PaPa’s unmatched warmth and his lifelong adoration for our sweets.

He taught us to be Brave & Fierce in everything we do—from the rigor of our engineering standards to the intentionality of our service. We believe that "Life is Sweet" and that the best moments happen when you "Savor the Small Things." Handcrafted in our Maryland commercial kitchen using only the highest quality nut-free ingredients, our cookies are a taste of our family’s legacy, baked with love for you and yours.

Much Love,

Teneisha & Angel