A Perfectly Imperfect Night: Bakery Cart Social Recap
Sweet & Savory Cottage Bakery Social
If you were at my kitchen table right now, I’d slide a warm slice of sourdough your way and tell you the truth: I’m not perfect. Motherhood is messy, running a bakery is messy, building community is messy. Labels run late, timers beep at the wrong second, kids need rides mid-proof, and I wear flour like confetti. And somehow, in the middle of all that imperfect, something beautiful still happens.
When the first string light blinked on, our lane turned into a little market. Kids made Very Serious Cookie Choices, neighbors lingered like old friends, and the whole evening smelled like warm bread and basil. You showed up with empty baskets and left with full hearts (and loaves). Thank you for shopping, hugging, lingering, sharing, and bringing your people with you.
A dozen of you asked, “How do you do it?” I don’t. We do.
Before the first car rolled in, Cory was out there wrangling tents, tables, lights, coolers, speakers—every cord, clip, and clamp—so I could keep my hands in dough. I was up before the sun, exhausted and baking my little heart out, but none of it happens without Cory’s muscle, our kids’ extra hands, and you.
And then there were the friends—the ones who spent lunch breaks tying ribbons and bagging cookies, the creatives who donated free time to design and order merch, the quiet heroes who checked ice, cords, and coolers, and the cheer squad who sent “you’ve got this” texts right when I needed a second wind. You made a heavy lift feel light.
What you loved
Classic sourdough, roasted garlic–rosemary, jalapeño–cheddar
Big soft cookies, bagels, and the beloved “adult lunchables” (charcuterie boxes)
Sparkling sips, iced tea, lemonade—little joys that made a driveway feel like a café
A peek at new merch and a few seasonal bakes that vanished fast
Real talk
Pasta sauce sat this one out—labels took longer than planned. Imperfect, yes. Fixable, absolutely.
What we’ll tweak next time (learning out loud)
Extra shade & seating so you can linger longer
Clearer signs for parking and flow
More of the fast-sell favorites (we hear you!)
Earlier labeling so nothing misses the party
What’s next
Fall flavors are coming—cozy pumpkin treats, dinner-friendly breads, and a couple surprises. I’ll share this week’s bake list and hours soon, with pre-orders so you can reserve favorites before they sell out. Have requests for game day, school lunches, or easy weeknights? Tell me—this bakery grows better with your ideas.
If you snapped photos, I’d love to see them. Reply, tag us, or send a message so we can share the joy. And if you brought someone new, thank you for helping our cottage bakery grow one introduction at a time.
From my table to yours—thank you for giving grace to the imperfect and cheering on the good. You turned the Bakery Cart Social into a memory I’ll replay for a long, long time.
— Dawn
Sweet & Savory Cottage Bakery & Homestead
