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How to Create a Canadian-Themed Gingerbread House: A Fun, Festive Tradition The holidays are the perfect time to get creative in the kitchen, and what better way to celebrate than with a uniquely Canadian-themed gingerbread house? With our Sweet Flour...

At Sweet Flour, we believe in the magic of the seasons and the unique opportunities they bring to our bakery. As we embrace each new season, we not only celebrate the changes in nature but also see it as the...

Trend watching is built into everyone’s job here at Sweet Flour, and lately, we’ve been eyeing up over-the-top hybrid desserts. First came the Cronut craze, the croissant + doughnut combo that dominated the dessert scene for years; more recent was...

From the sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies to the sound of the oven timer ringing, every aspect of running Sweet Flour brings a sense of nostalgia and joy to my daily life. The role of a small business owner...

Meet Ayushi, one of the creative forces behind our sweet treats. With a passion for baking that blossomed after a foray into finance, Ayushi's journey from Dubai to Canada is nothing short of inspiring. From selling cakes from home to...

Penned by Kim Gans I started Sweet Flour with a hope and a dream to bring my deepest passion – how sweet treats create natural moments of connection – into my daily life. I often reflect on how this dream...

With more than 15 years of selling sweet Valentine's Day treats, we kinda feel like the experts on all things Valentine 😊 so when the producers at Global reached out to ask us to share our tips for celebrating Valentine's...

Whichever business you’re in, the holidays are busy. At Sweet Flour, we have perfected our pre-holiday checklist to ensure what needs to get done gets done, and ultimately makes our lives easier. We wanted to share three tips that have...

In today's fast-paced world, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients is crucial. Beyond offering quality products, organizations are constantly seeking unique ways to express their appreciation and gratitude towards their clients. This is where Sweet Flour Bakery comes into...

All the Ways to Cupcake Cupcakes - they’re whimsical, they’re delectable and when they show up, you know some serious celebratory fun is about to be had! That’s why we make sure to have it all when it comes to...

The sun is shining, the days are longer, and the kids are… home. It's summertime, and for small business owners, that can often mean a delicate balancing act. We caught up with our CEO, Kim Gans, to learn some of...

Birthday Surprises in all Shapes & Sizes! We’re pretty big on birthdays around here. We’re also pretty opinionated when it comes to the best sweets for a birthday (have you ever been in a room full of bakers arguing about...

Add running social media channels for a local Toronto, female-run bakery to the dream job list. We sat down with our Customer Service and Social Media Administrative Assistant, Ellyn Foster, to learn about how she got started in social media...

It’s easy to underestimate the power of packaging, but when a wholesale customer brings forward a suggestion, you listen. We had an opportunity to retool the packaging for one of our signature staples - our Sweet Stacks cookies - after...

What do you get when you mix a passionate family of Sunday bakers with a determined and passionate Jamaican? Meet Von Holness, our Assistant Production Manager and king of dad jokes at Sweet Flour Von's passion for baking started at...

Father's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious and festive dessert that the whole family can enjoy? Enter the Father's Day cookie cake! This sweet treat combines all the deliciousness of...

To celebrate International Women’s Month and our upcoming 14th anniversary, we’ve asked our CEO, Kim Gans, to pen some business tips and advice for eager female entrepreneurs looking to begin their entrepreneurship journey.  As we lead up to celebrating our...

The Hallmark Holiday movies may be over, but being a Catering Assistant for a female-owned cookie company feels like it's straight from a movie. We caught up with our very own Alyssa Ramnath to learn what it means to be...

There’s no denying the increased pressure on shipping logistics for small businesses – and the holiday season amplifies it. While the bigger players can afford to test, learn, reevaluate – all while keeping their inventory flowing – small businesses need...

You’re a small business and wanting to scale up – but don’t have the cash flow to do so. You need funding and you need a plan. So now what?  So often entrepreneurs have incredible ideas yet lack the cash...

What are Sweet Heroes? At the beginning of the pandemic, we were motivated and inspired by the people in our lives and communities that were driving positive change and lending a helping hand. We wanted to do something to celebrate...