From Scratch Baking Company, Wolfeboro

Macavity · 10-14-2016, 08:33 PM

Had a delicious GF cupcake from there today, and a birthday cake a few months ago was incredible. It's a family operation, right near Harvest Market. Knowing them a little, I am comfortable saying that the owner is a trained pastry chef and that standards are very high. (As a side note, they provide opportunities for several folks with disabilities.)

Just thought I'd mention them here. Not sure of the cost, as I didn't go either time,but the quality is definitely there.

Macavity

Heading4thelake · 10-14-2016, 09:05 PM

Went there twice this past year,placed an order they were very nice gave them a 4 day notice both times , went to pick up the pie and their answer was i didn't have time to make it. I ordered this as a birthday surprise and felt awful that i couldn't get it, no time to try anywhere else, and yes no call , no nothing...
Second time almost the same thing, I guess i didn't learn the first time BUT i have now !!!

Island Girl · 10-14-2016, 09:05 PM

They were recently on NH Chronicle. They did a nice job.

tis · 10-15-2016, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Heading4thelake

Went there twice this past year,placed an order they were very nice gave them a 4 day notice both times , went to pick up the pie and their answer was i didn't have time to make it. I ordered this as a birthday surprise and felt awful that i couldn't get it, no time to try anywhere else, and yes no call , no nothing...
Second time almost the same thing, I guess i didn't learn the first time BUT i have now !!!

I hate to say it but I have heard this type of thing before. I have never been there.

whalebackpoint'r · 10-15-2016, 07:59 AM

Next time, check out Moulton's Farm in Meredith.

Macavity · 10-15-2016, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by whalebackpoint'r

Next time, check out Moulton's Farm in Meredith.

I wasn't looking for advice on favorite bakeries, as I'm not that interested in them. But I did want to say something nice about a local business that I was pleased with on two occasions.

I have likely done them a disservice, sadly, because of the negative comments that followed.

mac

BrownstoneNorth · 10-15-2016, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Macavity

I wasn't looking for advice on favorite bakeries, as I'm not that interested in them. But I did want to say something nice about a local business that I was pleased with on two occasions.

I have likely done them a disservice, sadly, because of the negative comments that followed.

mac

The owner of From Scratch has taken on a noble challenge, and my husband, guests, and I have been very pleased with the various items we've picked up there, not only for gluten-free friends. But we've never ordered anything in advance, just purchased things they had in-store that looked good.

secondcurve · 10-15-2016, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BrownstoneNorth

The owner of From Scratch has taken on a noble challenge, and my husband, guests, and I have been very pleased with the various items we've picked up there, not only for gluten-free friends. But we've never ordered anything in advance, just purchased things they had in-store that looked good.

What do you mean by "has taken on a noble challenge". Just curious. Thanks

noreast · 10-15-2016, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Heading4thelake

Went there twice this past year,placed an order they were very nice gave them a 4 day notice both times , went to pick up the pie and their answer was i didn't have time to make it. I ordered this as a birthday surprise and felt awful that i couldn't get it, no time to try anywhere else, and yes no call , no nothing...
Second time almost the same thing, I guess i didn't learn the first time BUT i have now !!!

Ouch, That's worse then saying the food was bad. Sometimes the truth hurts though.

BrownstoneNorth · 10-15-2016, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by secondcurve

What do you mean by "has taken on a noble challenge". Just curious. Thanks

The pastry chef who founded From Scratch did so primarily to provide useful, productive work for her Down's Syndrome sister and others with disabilities. The OP did mention this, but only briefly and parenthetically. Starting and operating any small business in the Lakes Region is a challenge -- here are some links that explain why this is also a noble one. And again, everything we've tried there has been delicious.

http://www.fromscratchbakingcompany.com
http://www.fromscratchbakingcompany.com/press
http://media.wix.com/ugd/3920b9_f8dc...64804cff9f.pdf

Just Sold · 10-16-2016, 09:04 AM

From WMUR's Chronicle last year.
http://www.wmur.com/article/wednesda...kery-1/5205087

secondcurve · 10-17-2016, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BrownstoneNorth

The pastry chef who founded From Scratch did so primarily to provide useful, productive work for her Down's Syndrome sister and others with disabilities. The OP did mention this, but only briefly and parenthetically. Starting and operating any small business in the Lakes Region is a challenge -- here are some links that explain why this is also a noble one. And again, everything we've tried there has been delicious.

http://www.fromscratchbakingcompany.com
http://www.fromscratchbakingcompany.com/press
http://media.wix.com/ugd/3920b9_f8dc...64804cff9f.pdf

Thank you for answering my question. That does put things in context. Hopefully, they are able to work out the delivery kinks. If The Yum Yum Shop does not open in 2017 as has been mentioned this business should be well positioned for success if it can handle the growth. Good luck.

tis · 10-17-2016, 06:18 AM

There are a couple of other bakeries in Wolfeboro. La Boca (hope I have that right) is on Mill Street and though I have never been there either people that have say it is great. I think there is another one on Railroad Ave but that name escapes me right now. I did go to the Yum Yum for doughnuts and occasionally bread but other than that I don't buy a lot of pastries.

beaner · 10-17-2016, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tis

There are a couple of other bakeries in Wolfeboro. La Boca (hope I have that right) is on Mill Street and though I have never been there either people that have say it is great. I think there is another one on Railroad Ave but that name escapes me right now. I did go to the Yum Yum for doughnuts and occasionally bread but other than that I don't buy a lot of pastries.

Stellaloona is the name of the bakery on Railroad Avenue. I have not yet been a customer of Stellaloona, so I can't offer any insight there. But I would like to offer two hearty thumbs up for both La Boca and From Scratch. We have only good things to say about both. Very nice people, very yummy & fresh, homemade baked goods. La Boca baked us a beautiful cake for a special occasion that received rave reviews. And the good folks at From Scratch have a special mission that is deserving of community support, IMO.

tis · 10-17-2016, 12:27 PM

Thank you, Beaner. I couldn't think of the name of it.

Rusty · 10-17-2016, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tis

I hate to say it but I have heard this type of thing before. I have never been there.

If you hate to say what you said and you haven't been there, then why say anything?

tis · 10-17-2016, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

If you hate to say what you said and you haven't been there, then why say anything?

Just so you could make a rude reply.

VitaBene · 10-17-2016, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

If you hate to say what you said and you haven't been there, then why say anything?

Probably because it is a forum where you pass along your experiences as well as things that you have heard.

But I like Tis's response better!

Joebon · 10-17-2016, 06:19 PM

I second La Boca, it's very good.

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10-14-2016, 08:33 PM	#1
Macavity Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 45 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	From Scratch Baking Company, Wolfeboro Had a delicious GF cupcake from there today, and a birthday cake a few months ago was incredible. It's a family operation, right near Harvest Market. Knowing them a little, I am comfortable saying that the owner is a trained pastry chef and that standards are very high. (As a side note, they provide opportunities for several folks with disabilities.) Just thought I'd mention them here. Not sure of the cost, as I didn't go either time,but the quality is definitely there. Macavity

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Heading4thelake Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wolfeboro/Ct. Posts: 67 Thanks: 113 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	Went there twice this past year,placed an order they were very nice gave them a 4 day notice both times , went to pick up the pie and their answer was i didn't have time to make it. I ordered this as a birthday surprise and felt awful that i couldn't get it, no time to try anywhere else, and yes no call , no nothing... Second time almost the same thing, I guess i didn't learn the first time BUT i have now !!!

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tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,742 Thanks: 752 Thanked 1,459 Times in 1,016 Posts	There are a couple of other bakeries in Wolfeboro. La Boca (hope I have that right) is on Mill Street and though I have never been there either people that have say it is great. I think there is another one on Railroad Ave but that name escapes me right now. I did go to the Yum Yum for doughnuts and occasionally bread but other than that I don't buy a lot of pastries.

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