03/09/2025
Hello dear friends,
Long time no talk! I'm here to share an update with you all. 💕
I intended to take about a month off from baking for The Smiling Moose after the December holidays, but unfortunately my break has become much longer than anticipated. The Smiling Moose is officially on hiatus and I am not taking special orders or doing any pop-ups/markets until further notice.
Although this decision hasn't been easy to make, I am simply too overwhelmed -- by life, social media, what is happening in our country, a stubborn shoulder injury, etc. etc... -- to run this little business consistently. I'm truly grateful for all of you who supported me in the past and enjoyed my baked goods! Thank you for making my dream of running my own bakery come true 🥲🥰 I hope to be back in some capacity, at some point, but right now I can't say when that will be.
But wait, there is some good news!!! Now I have more time and energy to put into making tasty vegan goodies at Blue Market AK, where I work as Kitchen Manager/Baker. Currently, you can buy vegan cookies, scones, berry crumble bars, and -- just in March for the Vegan Chef Challenge -- sandwiches and cinnamon rolls too! (Cinnamon rolls are just baked on Sundays for the time being.) If you're not already, give a follow and stay tuned to what other tasty vegan creations we will concoct for you next. ☺️
with love,
Alyssa