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-