Bliss ~ yep, it's a bakery

So a year ago two friends of mine had a vision ~ it was to follow their Bliss and open a bakery. As they wrote up their business plan, the ideas started to flow. They both quit their jobs and poured their soul into finding equipment, taking baking classes in San Francisco and planning out their vision.

With visions of opening in May, things were post-poned a bit and the Grand opening was held in June ~ while it was disappointing for them initially, looking at the end product, their place is fantastic.

I drove up on Sunday ~ taking the low road and therefore 5 hours to get there ~ and arrived after 3pm. I walked in to find that despite the time of day, there were still people lined up for coffee and others sitting around enjoying the company of friends and family.
Situated on the waterfront, the place has a warm cozy feel ~ a great place to curl up with a book and watch the day pass.




I was treated to ‘Barry Treats’ which are fantastic and I remember why I loved going to their place for dinner! His roasted root vegetable salad is to die for, and the pastries could sustain life. I don't know how he has done it, but he has managed to lose about 30 pounds and looks fantastic.

They are living above the bakery in a fantastic 2 bedroom apartment which has the most incredible deck. It is larger than anything they have lived in while in Vancouver and everything is brand new! I am so pleased for them as things have been going very well for them and they have been approached with other opportunities to expand the business. There were times when it was very trying for them, but in the end, their vision and their dream is coming together! Goes to show that with a dream and hard work, you can accomplish some amazing things... www.blissbakery.ca