How sweet it is Laura’s Sweets celebrates its grand opening in Sugar Loaf

SUGAR LOAF — Members of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce joined owner Laura Vreeland and her sister Maria Malara for the grand opening of their retail boutique bakery on Aug. 8.
Laura’s Sweets Specialty Bake Shoppe, located in Sugar Loaf Square at 62 Wood Road, has been open for about six months.
The artisan bakery is the creation of Vreeland, a resident of Warwick, who teamed up with her sister Maria Malara of Pine Island to bring what they describe as delicious, high-quality, no-preservatives sweet baked goods to the area.
Vreeland has been a lover of baking all of her life and has been professionally baking out of her home for over seven years.
She is not only a baker but she is also a commission artist. And, as a result, her custom edible works of art baked goods are always in demand for special occasions such as bridal or baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and the like.
One of the reasons her baked goods are in such demand for particular events is that her customers can choose the theme, the colors, the lettering, the icing and even the number of servings for a special occasion and the cake will be creatively customized for that one event. If it’s about a house warming, for example, the cake could feature a three-dimensional replica of that particular house.
Malara also has an artistic background and earned fine arts degree from New York University.
In addition to custom cakes for every occasion, Laura’s Sweets Specialty Bake Shoppe features cookies, pastries and a favorite if not guilty pleasure, cupcakes.
Vreeland and Malara offer more than 25 rotating and seasonal varieties including the standard favorites such as chocolate, vanilla and red velvet. Specialty flavors include “Loaded Carrot,” “Banana Foster,” and “Mama Luv Da Coconut.” Their signature “Sugar Loaf” cinnamon spice cupcake, with maple cream and cheese butter cream, was created in honor of the artistic hamlet.
“What better place to have a bakery than in a town called ‘Sugar Loaf, “ said Malara. “We have always loved it here and felt it was a perfect fit with the rest of the talented artists. “
Laura’s Sweets Specialty Bake Shoppe has indoor and outdoor seating for relaxing and enjoying a cappuccino, flavored or iced coffee along with your favorite treat.
For additional information call 610-5200 or visit www.laurassweets.com.