Whether it is the local donut shop, pizzeria or tradtional bakery, we all need your support right now. Even though the price of your favorite product may be higher right now and give a bit of "sticker shock", please, please, indulge yourself.
I was once told by a loyal customer that "this place is the best kept secret" and "I dont tell anyone about it because you will get busy and I won't get the special attention any more". I told her that if she doesn't tell any one, we won't be here to give her the attention. She told three friends. Good enough for me.
Some of Us Bakers are the producer of that private label bread you enjoy from the specialty food store near your home or work. So if you enjoy our product, don't hesitate to pick it up to share with your family or co-workers. If everyone cuts down on wheat based product, the overall quality will decline. The bakeries that do remain after the wheat become plentiful again, will most likely not be the smaller, 'family owned and operated' kind. They will be the big brands that had the financial reserves to ride out the wheat crisis and will work to re-coup their losses. Most likely at the expense of quality.
I applaud the smaller grocery chains for continuing to support the small bakers and work with us to mitigate the burdens of the insanely high wheat cost we now have to pass on. Thank you!
We look forward to a stronger dollar and great crops to ease the pain - no pun intended.
So for now, we appreciate your understanding and will continue to work our passion into the delights you can share with others or indulge yourself.
