The aroma of freshly-baked bread and cinnamon rolls now greets patrons of Ovens of Patagonia, which opened in late November.
With its shelves now fully stocked, the new store in the McKeown Plaza offers a multitude of ways to satisfy a sweet tooth. Owner Bonnie McClean’s homemade fudge comes in five varieties. Candy lovers can choose from novelty and old fashioned hard candies, as well as a selection of lollipops that includes oversized pinwheels, “designer” flavors, and for the adventurous, one with a small scorpion embedded in its center.
Ovens also carries a wide selection of gourmet sauces, dips, and cocktail mixes well suited to holiday gifting. Consider a raspberry chipotle salsa, balsamic carmelized onion spread, or watermelon mojito drink mix.
Gail Hughes, the bread baker, and Ivonne Gomez, who will be baking sweet breads and rolls, began production in late December. Loaves of white or whole wheat bread are currently available, and they plan to offer additional selections in the future.
Ovens of Patagonia will have a Grand Opening on January 11. Local residents are invited to attend a special reception, with refreshments. from 5 to 7 p.m.