Grab Your Coffee & Let's Get Into It — July Newsletter

Hey there, friend!

If you're getting this, it's because somewhere along the way, you may have tried something I made for a wedding, a market, a birthday party, or an office event.

One thing you should know about me is that I have a whole lot of love for cooking and baking.

So I added you to this little e-family, where I'll be sharing new seasonal menu items, giveaway news, recipes to try, along with upcoming markets and events near you...

Grab your coffee (or sweet tea) and let's get into it.

🏆 June Giveaway Winner

Drumroll, please… Congratulations to Kelli Corkins for winning our June giveaway!

Thank you to everyone who placed an online order, or saw us at Charlottesville City Market and Moneta's Farmer's Market in June.

Keep an eye out, because another giveaway is coming soon.

💛 Sweet Impact

Giving back to the community is a big part of why I do this work. That's why this month, a portion of every sale will go directly to support a foster family right here in the Virginia area.

When you shop with us, you're not just getting desserts, you're helping make a real difference for a family that needs it. More details coming soon!

🎆 Let's Talk 4th of July

There's something about the smell of a grill going, kids running around with sparklers, and a table full of food made by loving hands.

So I put together a little lineup featuring an appetizer, and a drink to wash it all down.

Simple ingredients, and big flavor.

🍍 Appetizer: Sweet & Smoky Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bites

You'll need:

• 1 fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 lb bacon, cut into thirds
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp chili powder (optional, for a little kick)
• Toothpicks, soaked in water

How to make it:

1. Wrap each pineapple chunk with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
2. Roll in brown sugar (and chili powder, if using) until coated.
3. Grill over medium heat, turning occasionally, until bacon is crispy — about 12–15 minutes.

Sweet, smoky, and gone before you can blink.

🍉 Drink: Watermelon Mint Lemonade

You'll need:

• 3 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup honey or simple syrup
• A handful of fresh mint leaves
• Cold water & ice

How to make it:

1. Blend watermelon until smooth; strain if you like it less pulpy.
2. Combine watermelon juice, lemon juice, and honey in a pitcher.
3. Add cold water to taste, toss in mint leaves, and stir.
4. Serve over ice with a lemon wheel and a sprig of mint on top.

Cool, refreshing, and just sweet enough.

🍪 Two New Treats Just Landed

We've got some exciting news… two new treats just landed on the menu!

Say hello to Jalapeño Business🌶️ and Hot Honey Cornbread Cookies 🍯

Sweet, spicy, and everything in between, these are ones you won't want to miss.

Before I Go…

Cooking, to me, has never just been about the food. It's about the table it brings people to, and the memories made.

Thank you for being here, for supporting something I care so deeply about, and for letting me share a little bit of my kitchen with yours.

P.S. — Stay tuned for our new seasonal menu items, and info on upcoming local events. You won't want to miss it.

Hoping your Fourth of July brings delicious food, wonderful company, and grace in abundance.

With love,

Christina