Here we are just two weeks from Christmas! I love this season, but it just so happens that the most wonderful time of year can also be the most stressful.
The decorating and hosting, the shopping and wrapping, the parties and celebrations – it’s all fun, but the to-do list can be daunting.
That’s where we can help!
As you’re making your list and checking it twice, remember that food makes a fabulous gift. If you like to give a lot of special people something special at the holidays, our cookies, cakes, freshly baked breads and other treats are a great option. Ashley’s Pastries offers a lot of options to make it easy to do some one-stop shopping.
During the holidays, when so much is going on, food is wanted and needed, especially if someone has a house full of guests or is hosting Christmas dinner.
Food is a gift that (usually) always fits. With our gluten free recipes and ability to do custom orders (great for anyone with a food allergy), we can help craft baked goods that work for anyone. Give us a call to place your order and we can have everything packaged and ready for an easy pick up. Or stop in and we’ll work together to create just what you’re looking for.
If you need a little inspiration, here are a few ideas for those on your gift list.
- Hostess. If you’re traveling this holiday season and will spend an overnight somewhere, we suggest taking a breakfast treat for the hostess. That takes pressure off in the morning for anyone to prepare food. Everyone can wake up at their own pace, relax and enjoy a cup of hot coffee while nibbling on cinnamon crumb coffee cake or cheese Danish. Add a seasonal dish towel and a pretty bow and you’ll be all set.
- Helpful neighbor. You know the neighbor that’s been there for you all year long, the one who gets the mail when you’re on vacation, shares the abundance of tomatoes in her garden, and helps rake leaves in the fall? Nothing says thank you and happy holidays like a decadent, indulgent dessert. We’d recommend a chocolate raspberry mousse torte or red velvet cake. Place on a pretty cake stand for an extra special gift that will last – because we can promise you the cake will go quick! 
- Bus driver. Most likely, you don’t know him or her super well, but he or she is the kind soul that drives your child (or children) to and from school each day. You’d like to give something to show your appreciation, and food makes the perfect gift here. We’d recommend a loaf of fresh cinnamon bread topped with a pretty bow or a holiday box filled with an assortment of gluten free muffins. A great way to say thank you as they enjoy their holiday break!
- Piano Teacher. For the instructor teaching your little one to learn to play the piano, a box of assorted cookies makes the perfect gift. We suggest a variety of our favorites – sand tarts, seasonal decorated cookies, white chocolate macadamia nut, Mexican wedding cookies and tea cookies. We can package them in a pretty box that will make gifting easy, or you can arrange on a holiday plate or platter.
- Pet Sitter. If you’re lucky enough to have a treasured pet sitter, you may want to give them something special this holiday season. We recommend some delicious hot cocoa bombs they can enjoy after they come in from a frigid walk with Fido! Pair a few of our hot cocoa bombs with decorative mugs or a travel coffee mug.
- Holiday dinner party. There’s a good chance this season you’ll be attending a holiday dinner, whether it’s a party hosted by a friend or a celebration with your family. Because you don’t want to show up empty-handed, but you may be short on time, pick up some of Ashley’s signature dinner rolls to take along. Guests will love our light and dark rye salt sticks, croissants and plain dinner rolls.
- Bakery Bucks. If you still aren’t sure what yummy treat to gift, don’t forget about Bakery Bucks! With these, anyone can come in and select what they love from our cases.
I know I’m starting to feel a little overwhelmed as the days continue to tick (quickly!) by, but I’m reminding myself there’s still plenty of time. Let Ashley’s Pastries help you out this holiday – stop by to see us so we can help check some items off your list!