October 22, 2020

Because life is sweet, and sometimes salty...

I have really missed giving big hugs and high fives all the time. Even before Covid19, I was craving a less product focused connection with our fans, followers, and customers. We are such a warm, fun-loving bunch at Dolce and I'm excited to share more of who we are with you. While we will continue to send our product focused emails (so you know what we're baking and when you can get it!), we are going to start sprinkling in some more fun, conversational content via our Sweet & Salty blog so you can connect with the multi-talented bunch that makes this bakery thrive. Our goal is to share some joy and inspiration and give you a boost...just in case you need one.

xo, Erin

Some inspiration for fall

Our family loves to go apple picking every year. We usually time it so we can also collect some pumpkins from the patch while we're there! And of course we can still do that this year, but that feels like it's just about the only thing "normal" about this year.

Here are a few of my fall plans:

1. Get a photo at the Prairie Village Halloween Photo Pop Up Event

We're sad to miss all of your little cuties Trick-Or-Treating in the Prairie Village Shops this year, but you can stop by the spooky festive fall photo backdrop under the clocktower next week (Oct 26-31). Look for the Instagram photo contest for a chance to win a $100 gift card!

2. Get inspired to make some spooky snacks

(Image: Instagram @Foodbites)

I'm planning to make some fun halloween snacks with my kids next week...to go alongside our mummy cupcakes and sugar cookies from the bakery of course! I find so many fun ideas on @Foodbites Instagram account!

3. Visit the Johnson Farms Pumpkin Patch

We have been going to Johnson Farms to pick pumpkins, apples, and flowers for years. Be sure to grab a dozen warm pumpkin doughnuts and an apple cider slushie while you take a deep breath and enjoy the crisp fall air.

4. Adding Tom's Town Double Oaked Bourbon to Dolce's pecan pies AND our apple cider at home

If you're a bourbon fan, you need to try this mapley/butterscotchy locally made favorite from Tom's Town Distilling Company. It adds warmth and depth to our bourbon pecan pie and you'll love it splashed in your cider.

5. Order Meal Kits to go from one of our faves: Happy Gillis!

Josh and Abbey-Jo at Happy Gillis have adapted to our 'new normal' by offering delicious meal kits! Do yourself a favor and order one for next week. You can pick up or they will deliver to your doorstep. Meals change weekly and there are lots of items you can add on to your meal kit order.