It's a crazy time for us. In less than two years Matthew and I took the plunge and opened a little bakery in the midst of a global pandemic and world economic uncertainty. We are now getting ready to launch a second bake shop while the world seems to be at unrest and uncertainty. Every single day I get the questions of "How and Why are you opening a second location?" Two words for you..... LIVE LIFE.When is there not uncertainty in life ? If we wait for a perfect time for anything none of us would ever move a muscle. Matthew and I ... Keep Reading
Life is an Adventure
A little over two years ago, Matthew and I made the commitment to follow the path where God was leading and open a small bake shop. Fluffing Feathers has been up and running at our, 9 South Main Street Manchester, location for a little over a year and a half. We have had so much to learn and are still learning everyday. Some blunders have left us with eggs on our face. Other times we have brought joy through our bakes which in turn gives us joy. We have left the bakery in the wee hours of the morning only to turn right around and go back to ... Keep Reading
Spread the Love and Have a Fresh Bake….
Happy Sunday !! So thankful for a day of rest. The last couple of months at Fluffing Feathers have been a real challenge. Amy and I have struggled to keep up with the demand and sometimes our longing to please others has had us biting off more than we can chew. (puns are always intended)It's been my experience not to breathe life into the negative, especially when it is so tiny in comparison to the enormous amount of amazing folks we meet and serve each day. Only to say, we have heard the tiny thread of untrue garble.... What we will ... Keep Reading
September Already
As I write this, the rain is coming down. The sound is soothing to me, as I enjoy a morning of quiet. This wasn't the plan, I should be at the bakery whipping up more treats, instead I am filling my soul with some much needed quiet time. I am learning to cherish these times when they are offered. This morning my sweet husband turned to me and said, "stay in bed". He knew that I was exhausted, so thoughtfully he would get the bakery opened and operated until Amy arrived at 8:00. I'm so thankful for Amy. She has been a Godsend. She has ... Keep Reading
Six Months at the Bakery
We are closing in on our six month here at Fluffing Feathers Bake Shop. There are many exciting things going on behind the scenes. Here are a few details.As most of you know this bakery is my "second act", as they say. Baking has always been a passion of mine and I finally took the plunge of a life long dream. With my little bake shop, I have been learning something new each and every day. I've dedicated super long hours and my entire physical and mental health to this project. Some days I have literally spent over nineteen hours at ... Keep Reading
Monday Morning Thoughts
It's the first Monday in November here in Upstate New York. It certainly feels like November. We have a dusting of snow on the ground and the wind is blowing with a bitter bite to it. So many things going on in the world. I do hope that your corner of the world is safe and warm.Tomorrow is election day and I will not be writing about the election. Only to say that we will be serving a Boozy Cupcake tomorrow for your enjoyment. The alcohol is totally baked out of these cakes, but it is a fun way to ease the stress of the day !! We ... Keep Reading
