Today as I sat at my desk in our Annapolis Bakery and watched the snow and rain through the window I thought, surely Spring is about to show us the colorful buds and flowers we have come to expect at this time of year.
Their bright reminder of new beginnings is still hiding under the
comfort of the warm earth and their delayed presence dampens our
anticipation.
So I turn my sights to our shop and see the example of new beginnings I was missing. Our two new bakery cases are filled with
colorful cupcakes, cake pops, scones, cookies and, of course, cakes.
What a delight it is to see such a colorful, tasty array! The day is
warmed by happy planning of all the bakery items we will be able to
offer to our long-time customers in the Annapolis area. My favorites
are our meringue shells and meringue layers that we will fill with fruit, lemon curd, whipped cream, chocolate or caramel. Their lightness will be perfect for the Spring!
Spartanburg is delighting with the wonderful aroma of lemon and coconut as our shipments build for the Easter weekend.
The chocolate ladybugs and bees have found their way onto more cakes
than ever. It is such a fun time for the girls in the bakery in 'Sparkle
City.'
Tomorrow,
at our Annapolis location, the day will be filled with a photo shoot
for The Scout Guide. If you do not know of this publication, it may be
found at www.thescoutguide.com.
Susie Matheson and Christy Ford of Charlottesville, VA, have scouted
out the best of the best in twenty of the top cities in the USA to help
guide you to the destinations you would not want to miss when visiting
these cities. Eleven more guides are planned to debut throughout the
Spring and early Summer. We are thrilled to have been sought out to be
included in the Annapolis/Eastern Shore guide.
With bunnies to decorate, egg whites to whip and caramel to cook with care, I must hop off to the kitchen.
May you all have a wonderful holiday and may new beginnings fill your Spring.
Hoppy, Hoppy,
Caroline
