I run a boutique, Concierge Wealth Management and Financial Planning firm in Marin County and spend all day using the left side of my brain. After I put my 3 kids down at night, I found that the best way for me to relax was to start using the creative side of my brain. Making the distinction between baking and cooking is VERY important. Growing up, when my mom asked me to help her cook, my usual response was I would rather help you bake. There it was, I knew at a very early age, the time that I got my long, brown hair caught in the mixmaster, that I loved to bake. I laugh every time I recall the moment and image. Being that my maiden name is Melissa Sugarman, I guess it was always in my DNA to love baking and sugar cookies! So I finally decided to follow my creative spirit and start a side business, Suggies Cookies. Not to mention, my close friends during my years in college, always referred to me as "Suggie". As a baker, there is not a better feeling in the world than to see a smile on a child's face when they first see what I have created - not to mention many I know :). I feel I have baked and decorated successfully when I see children go into deep negotiations with their parents on how to get "that cookie" into their mouth. I look forward to creating a unique cookie for you! Now back to the kitchen...
Melissa
