11/02/2024
Hello everyone!
November update:
The Virgo & Co. Menu has changed. I will now only be offering a variety of traditional, sourdough, and gluten-free breads. Other items such as scones, muffins, cookies, cinnamon rolls, donuts, brownies, and GF confections will be available only as special/custom requests of a quantity of 1 dozen or more.
This decision comes with the ever-increasing cost of ingredients. I have received plenty of feedback about the cost of my baked goods. The cost of my items is done via careful cost analysis that breaks down the price of each ingredient based off of the amount used in a recipe yield plus the labor to produce the items. As a small business owner I have to make a profit and I can only do so by keeping my prices consistent with cost of the ingredients. I wish I could offer my premium quality, oversized, from-scratch confections for a minimal price as I believe everyone should be able to enjoy their favorite foods made from high quality ingredients. But, the state of the economic world is sadly not conducive for bargain prices.
I understand that large corporations are able to provide higher quantity for less money; but they cut corners using additives, poor quality ingredients, mechanized processes, and often times can subsidize what they are doing with investor interest. But, I do not believe in cutting corners or diminishing the quality of what I do to create factory-style foods that are part of the ever-growing health crisis on the planet.
If we want to move away from corporate power and put money back into our communities we MUST support small business. Your investment in local artisans allows them to stabilize their costs as well as provide more jobs and localized economic well-being. We truly vote with our money, and as the holiday seasons are coming around I simply ask that you shop local or you order from small business platforms. We have the power to change our world, and it starts with supporting each other.
Thank you all for your understanding, your support, and your love. My gratitude is infinitely extended to all of you!
Check out my new menu below!
