28 FEBRUARY 2019 By Jennifer Marshall For a long time, La Grande Orange (LGO) has been making special-order cakes for customers. So when the space next to the grocery became available, LGO jumped at the opportunity to expand its already successful bakery. “The cake we sell in our grocery section does really well,” said Director of Operations and partner Josh Thompson, “but our number one request was to be able to buy a whole cake. That was the concept for the opening of the Cake Shop.” “We turned the new shop over pretty quickly,” Thompson said, “and now we’re able to offer cakes all the time to our customers such as specialty and custom cakes for weddings and birthdays along with seasonal cheesecakes and pies, too.” The shop has been operational for a little over two months. Thompson reported that Christmas was very busy, and he anticipates steady growth given the high praise LGO has received from its many neighborhood fans. “We’re trying to brand our bakery to become a one-stop shop,” Thompson said, “meaning you can come in and buy your cake, gelato, candles, plates, a gift (like a stuffed animal) and maybe a cool party favor.” With the establishment of the Cake Shop, Thompson and his staff have learned cake’s significance in life varies from person to person, and for some people, cake isn’t just cake. Some view it as an honorary dessert reserved only for special milestones and occasions like a birthday, bar mitzvah or wedding. Others regularly order it because they appreciate cake’s specialness but don’t need a grand celebration to justify indulging. Wherever a customer sits on the cake spectrum, La Grande Orange aims to fulfill any request. In addition to custom orders and the regular cake menu, LGO also offers blank cakes, which can quickly be adapted to read “Happy Birthday” or “Happy Anniversary.” Check out the cake menu online at lgobakeshop.com, or better yet, treat your sweet tooth and visit the shop at 4410 N. 40th St., a few doors down from LGO Grocery. LGO’s latest neighborhood venture really takes the cake At LGO’s newest endeavor, customers can place orders for birthday, anniversary or “just because” cakes. PHOTO: STEVEN TOTTEN “De Corazon a Corazon (From Heart to Heart)” by Teresa Villegas • 16” X16” X 2” • mixed media relief print on panel Representing students of Arizona universities, community colleges and high schools, as well as other emerging Arizona artists since 1993. 480.946.5076 . artonegalleryinc.com . 4130 n marshall way . scottsdale 3641 N. 56th Street, Phoenix • 480-945-9537 • poppreschool.com Northeast corner of 56th St. and Indian School Preschool Registration for Fall 2019 begins on February 1 for New Families Prince of Peace Preschool is ideally located in the heart of the Arcadia neighborhood. Established in 1967, we value our rich history and are honored to serve the families of the close-knit Arcadia community. We appreciate the generations of families that have passed through our school and we look forward to watching future generations grow and learn with us during their precious preschool years. We strive to provide every child with a great preschool experience that includes: Experienced and Loving Teachers Developmentally-Appropriate Curriculum Weekly Chapel and Afternoon Enrichment Classes Large Classrooms, Playgrounds and a Gymnasium For Children Ages 2-5 Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. We welcome you to our school and invite you to call us at 480-947-5645 to schedule a tour during January or February. Registration forms received in February have priority placement in our Fall 2019 Classes. Those received after February may go into a “Wait List” status. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to meeting your family!

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