The Sweet & Savory Pop-Up Bakery

05/21/2018

Hello Everyone, just in case anyone is looking for us at the markets this year, we're taking 2018 off. I hope you all have a lovely and relaxing summer!

08/16/2017

One of my favorite stories is Margot Zemach’s “It Could Always be Worse.” This Yiddish folktale presents a man overwhelmed by his crowded, hectic life. Through a series of comical catastrophes, he comes to realize it could always be worse. I think about this story at minimum once a week and have lived much of my life thinking, “well, it could always be worse, so pile it on, I can take it!”
I obviously missed the point of the story. When Raven and I started this little bakery stand four years ago it was an exciting challenge and distraction from other events in our lives. It was so rewarding to make something with your hands, follow it through its journey of existence, and see the joy on a customer’s face when they pick out their pastry.
So I kept doing the bakery through job changes, pregnancy, and juggling a new baby. I felt great pride in doing ALL of these things even though it was taxing both mentally and physically. But then in the middle of this summer life came crashing back in. My job (which I love) needed more of my attention, friends and family got sick, and colleagues passed away suddenly. Not being able to do the bakery these last three weeks has given me time to think. Though I miss creating confections for people to enjoy, and seeing old friends, I have savored the opportunity to just work full time, raise my seven-month-old baby, connect with friends, and be there when loved-ones needed me.
The point of the story was that it COULD always be worse, not to purposely MAKE it worse. So I’m going to stop the bakery for the season. The 19th will be our last day. If I can figure out a way to balance all of the parts of my life, Sweet & Savory Pop-Up Bakery will be back in some fashion next year. If not, it has been an honor to work with such talented vendors and market staff, and a joy to meet members of my community who delighted in my pastry.

Thanks,

Laura

08/04/2017

Hello Everyone, Due to health issues we will not be able to do the markets again this week or next. We are looking to be back on the 19th. Thank you for your support!

06/27/2017

05/18/2017

Hello Everyone! We're excited to be back at the Anacortes and Mount Vernon Farmers Markets starting 5/27/17. See you at the market!

11/16/2015

Come see us at the Holiday Farmers Market this weekend! We plan to have many of your favorites from the summer, plus some great treats for Thanksgiving!

10/17/2015

It is our last day at the Anacortes and Mount Vernon Farmers Market for the regular season and we have bear claws as big is our head! Come and see us!

07/25/2015

The Sweet and Savory Bakery is back at the Anacortes and Mount Vernon markets! Come visit us today for a great selection of sweet and savory croissants, danishes and scones!

06/20/2015

Happy almost Solstice! Celebrate with a pastry baked fresh this morning! Come and visit us at the Anacortes and Mount Vernon farmers market.

05/23/2015

the market is on! Come and visit us in Anacortes or Mount Vernon.

11/12/2014

Check out our pastries in this gorgeous wedding proposal photo shoot!

Christmas is THE most romantic time of the year and every girl would love to be swept off their feet by their prince charming just once!

10/09/2014

Check out this beautiful styled shoot! We provided the sweets table. http://www.pacificcoastweddings.us/blog/whimsical-tea-party-inspiration-shoot

by Amber Peterson of Cheers Wedding & Event Planning