Friday, October 25, 2013

Exciting Announcement...

For a few months this has been in the works and because I'm not very patient, it has been REALLY hard to not spill the beans. 

I'm pregnant!!  Haha...just kidding!!  Seriously!!  No more babies for this gal...at least not in the form of a human.  Though I do have a new baby in a sense...

I am purchasing the Happy Horse (HH) Deli here in Lakeview.  I hope you are as "happy" as I am!!

It is a huge leap of faith for me, as I will be quitting my 8-5 job at the beginning of the year, to make this work (insert...scared happiness).  Leaving a job that you have been at for years, with people that have become like your family is a very difficult thing. 

I am not a risk taker...routine and stability are two things that I love. 

I also believe that you need to follow your dreams.  We only get one life on this earth, there are no second chances.

As a teenager I worked for Bill & Prairie at the Happy Horse every day at lunch and on Saturdays.  It has always held a special place in my heart.

That combined with fact that I love to cook...it just seemed like a perfect fit.

Here is my plan of action (so far)-

The HH will be closed the first few days of January and will officially be open for business on January 6th, 2014.
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I will not be making changes to the deli menu...why mess with a good thing.  In fact I will be using the same products, right down to the mustard.   
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I will not be changing the name...again...don't mess with a good thing.  I had thought about it (Sweet Taters and Tales has good ring to it) but lets face it...what would everyone call it anyway?  The Happy Horse.
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I will be making the inside my own.  I can't help it...decorating is too much fun!
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I will be adding desserts.  Did you hear my heart skip a beat?  Custom order cakes, cookies, cupcakes and other yummy desserts are only a phone call away.  I will also have fresh baked goodies to enjoy while you visit or to take home.
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The HH will be available at night and on weekends for private parties. 
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The HH will have two private rooms available during lunch, upon reservation.
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I will offer made to order Deli Trays.
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I will also be available for catering.
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Our hours will be 10-4 Monday-Friday, in the beginning.

I have a ton of other ideas but this is what I am starting with.  Tune in for other exciting details.

So what does this mean for Sweet Taters and Tales?  It might mean that my posts are fewer and farther between for a little while but I promise to try and keep up.

I am beyond excited to be doing this.  I look forward to seeing you soon.  Sweet adventure-

9 comments:

  1. Yay for you!! I can't wait to see how everything turns out. It sounds very exciting!

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  2. Thank you!! I'm pretty excited. :)

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  3. If we're ever in Ltown again, we'll be there to check it out and give you our support. I'm positive you'll make it a huge success. You went through a terrible storm and have created the most beautiful rainbow, your new life. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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  4. WOW!!! Yay!! I Cannot wait! You will do great! Very proud of you for taking those leaps :) It is YOU! All plans so far sound awesome, no doubt you will make it work. B&B will definitely be there. :)

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  5. This is GREAT news! All your plans so far sound awesome. This is so YOU!! No doubt, you will make it work. B&B will be there! :)

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  6. How exciting! Good for you in taking a leap. It feels great to own your own business. Congratulations. I'm wishing you much success.

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  7. Exciting news!! Best of luck to you, June!!

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  8. How exciting! Good luck and happy cooking!

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