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Welcome to Savor @ 350 Degrees, the official blog of Savor Baking Company. Here you will find the thoughts, dreams, and randomness that is Lexyne, owner of Savor. When she is not baking, testing a new recipe, or blogging, she can be found tweeting about life and that aforementioned randomness.
Savor Baking Company is a Chicago-based dessert catering company that prepares all of its products from scratch using all-natural ingredients.
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The Business Plan
Every business should begin with a plan. It seems like a trivial idea. However, many small business owners–myself included–begin their operations without first writing a plan. While the business plan is not mandatory, it is recommended for various reasons. Most … Continue reading
Posted in Savor Tips, Small Business
Tagged business plan, how-to, organization, Savor Tips, small business, starting a business, tools of the trade
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Get Moving
Today I ran 3.25 miles. You read that right: miles. Now, for those of you who exercise frequently, 3.25 miles may not seem so daunting. However, for me, it was definitely a milestone. You see, way back in high school … Continue reading
Posted in Musings, Savor Tips, Small Business
Tagged Beyonce, challenges, exercise, FLOTUS, health, jogging, Let's Move, Michelle Obama, miles, milestone, RunKeeper, running, Savor, Savor Tips, small business, weight
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Little Steps
I have learned from my journey in bringing Savor Baking Company to life that it is necessary to take little steps. I mentioned in a previous post that I had a drastic career shift last year. I will not rehash … Continue reading
Posted in Baking with Savor, Cake, Musings, Savor Tips, Small Business
Tagged baking, cake, how-to, oven troubles, Savor, Savor Tips, small business, temperature, tools of the trade
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Life of a Small Business Owner
Starting a business is a grand endeavor. It is not for the faint of heart, nor one who is not up for a challenge. In many ways getting a business off the ground is an uphill battle. But I believe … Continue reading
Posted in Organization, Savor Baking Co News, Savor Tips, Small Business
Tagged baking, cake, cookies, organization, pastry, recipes, Savor Tips, small business, starting a business, tools of the trade
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Organizing the Kitchen: First In, First Out
We all have them: those canned goods hiding in the dark recesses of our kitchen cabinets. Remember that can of spinach that you bought two years ago? It’s still there. Or what about that almost-empty bottle of marinade that has … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking with Savor, Food Safety, Organization, Savor Tips
Tagged canned goods, expiration dates, FIFO, food safety, food storage, herbs, how-to, kitchen, organization, Savor Tips, spices, tools of the trade
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Red Velvet, Red Velvet
Growing up in the South has had an immense influence on the products that I bake. Pound cakes and pies maintained a common presence on the Sunday dinner table. The best of these sweet treats were scratch-baked from memory, as … Continue reading
Posted in Baking with Savor, Cake, Recipes
Tagged baking, baking tips, cake, cream cheese, frosting, how-to, recipes, red velvet, Savor Tips, scratch
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Organizing the Kitchen: The Spice Cabinet
A recent tweet from @steamykitchen made me think about organization. I try to keep myself organized as much as possible. Most of the time, I win. At other times…well, not so much. But, one place where my organization works is … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking with Savor, Organization, Savor Tips
Tagged herbs, organization, Savor Tips, spices, tools of the trade
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