Food is my passion, and I'm so happy to bake for y'all! I'm looking forward to getting to know you, but in the meantime, here's a little more about why I started Comfort & Joy Bakes.
How can Comfort & Joy Bakes help Montrealers?
Comfort & Joy Bakes delivers home-baked goodness with all its flavour and cheer for everyone who doesn't have the time to bake anymore or loves baking but gets a little disappointed on day four of only having one type of cookie because the recipe makes 30! It's for the people who might not have had the opportunity to learn to bake at home but still love what it stands for and delivers. It's for anyone who loves returning to their parents for dessert or tea because it means home-baked treats. It's for a daily treat because I don't think anyone should be stripped of the joy of having home-baked goods - it should not be a privilege only for those with the time and the know-how! Comfort & Joy Bakes exists to make you having home-baked treats possible.
What makes Comfort & Joy Bakes different from other bakeries?
Comfort & Joy Bakes differs from other bakeries because it's a home bakery! Everything I bake is from recipes I grew up with or developed over the years to satisfy my and my family's sweet tooth cravings. I bake small batches with a lot of love and care; ultimately, everything I make is a home bake! It won't be the technical masterpiece that is a croissant or the intricately iced sugar cookie. They're home bakes, so they will be classic, cozy treats.
Why did I start Comfort & Joy Bakes?
I started Comfort & Joy Bakes after moving back to Montreal, being in Ottawa for seven years for school, and baking more for my family. I noticed how much they enjoyed them, so I started bringing treats to work! A co-worker, ultimately my first client, asked if I sold them, and now I do!
But the real reason is that Christmas is my favourite time of year. I joke that maybe it's because it was the one time of the year when we were allowed sugary treats. But the comfort and joy of Christmas shouldn't be exclusive to those few weeks when you're back home, and you get to slow down and eat the lovely treats someone else has made. That can be, and should be, available all year round!
Which treats are the best at Comfort & Joy Bakes?
Like a proud parent, I would say, "All my bakes are the best," but there appears to be a clear winner: the Browned Butter Rice Krispies Squares. Hands down. Everyone who has one is so shocked; my dad's first comment was, "These are not the rice krispies like Mama used to make." After some inquiring, he shared that's because they're not excessively sweet, super sticky, or with the lingering powdery marshmallow taste. Wins all around!
What's my vision for Comfort & Joy Bakes?
My vision for Comfort & Joy Bakes would be that it continues to grow and can keep serving people with these interests and desires! To keep making more moments and days a holi-day, if you will. To turn any crummy day right side up, just by having something yummy and sweet and made with love!
Thanks for reading, and I look forward to baking for you soon,
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