"The (strawberry) juice ran off and made a crimson lake on which the shortcake rested... a pitcher of cream on the table acted as an accompaniment for those who wanted it. When we had shortcake we had but little else, nor needed more. Here was a dish complete in itself, perfect in quality, adequate in quantity, and presenting a feast sufficient for gods or epicurean man." Della Lutes -- The Country Kitchen  

The award winning Sweetie-licious Bakery Café is looking for happy and energetic people for our Dewitt and Grand Rapids locations. In Grand Rapids we are looking for a General Manager with bakery and/or restaurant experience. In Grand Rapids and DeWitt we are looking for an Assistant Manager and counter help, bakery and/or restaurant experience is desired. If you are excited to become a part of our Sweetie-licious family, click on the link provided, to find our employment application - http://www.sweetielicious.com/AboutUs.aspx  Plea...

 

I am looking out my west window as I write this and watching the wheat fields blow lovely patterns in its vast green mass. The summer wind is robust today as the tree limbs bend over. Most definitely one of my most favorite summer things are warm, sunny, breezy days, and large open farm fields perfectly aligned with some vibrant green crop. Favorite Summer Foods --Ice Cold Watermelon, Grilled Blackened Michigan Whitefish, Grilled Michigan Sweet Corn, Sliced Fresh Michigan Tomatoes, Old Fashioned Potato Salad, Fresh Michigan Peaches –...

My Daddy is a man of simple passions and pleasures. He loves dogs, farms, newspapers, visiting with people, hardware stores, pigs, education, fixing cars, collecting old radios, WWII memorabilia, feeding birds and squirrels, doctor appointments, collecting boxes, garage sales, laughter, story-telling, butter pecan ice cream, marigolds, flannel shirts, Tiger baseball, history, peanuts, his family and PIE!  One of my fondest memories while growing up was listening to Detroit Tiger baseball games on the radio together on warm summer nig...

We are now able to get locally-grown, ripe, Michigan strawberries. That means that we are now making our amazing "Stawberry & Cream" pies, plus Strawberry Rhubarb pies, and Strawberry Key Lime pies... as well as strawberry muffins, strawberry cupcakes, and for lunch our super tasty Strawberry Salad! Our strawberry pies and other strawberry goodies sell out quickly, so please call the shop -  (517) 669-9300 - and place your order. That way we'll be sure to have your favorite strawberry treat ready for you to pick up... a...

We are expecting a large number of folks to stop into the shop this Saturday to buy pies for Father's Day. Please call the shop (517) 669-9300 to order your pie, so we'll have one ready for you. We'll also be making lots of extra pies which will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.

It's early Summer and that means fresh rhubarb! We are now making rhubarb, cherry rhubarb, peach rhubarb, rhubarb custard, and even blueberry rhubarb pies. Call the shop to order one or stop in a pick one up YUM!

We are now taking applications for several positions at our DeWitt and Grand Rapids locations.  To locate our downloadable job application form, just click on the "About Us" link on the homepage or download it here ». Please mail applications to... ATTN: Stephanie Haynie Sweetie-licious Bakery Cafe 108 N. Bridge Street DeWitt, MI 48820 or email them to shaynie@sweetie-licious.com