Interview by Sumaira Salim

Flour Shop is a bakery/café located in Morrisville, NC (919-319-8634).  Also, see their advertisement on page 8. Here are some excerpts of a live interview with the owner Megan who is quite an entrepreneur:

Q: Tell me Megan how did you get started in all this?

A: My mother, Andrea has been making and decorating cakes at home for about 30 years, so it is something that I’ve always been around. While I was in college, I took the Wilton Decorating classes and really got hooked. It’s great to be able to provide a centerpiece for all of life’s little celebration, and I love when customers tell me that they taste great too! (Megan made a delicious birthday cake for me – fresh fruit, white chocolate straws and vanilla sponge cake).

Q: Your cakes taste so different from those in grocery stores and your birthday cakes are so much more creative. What is your secret?

A: We feel that ingredient selection is of the utmost importance. We use an imported German chocolate, real butter, homemade granola, and seasonal local produce when possible. We also have low – fat items, salads and vegetarian dishes and sandwiches (their home made tuna and Middle Eastern sandwiches are particularly good).

Q:  What are your plans for the future?

A: Our product line has increased since our opening early this year and we have steadily grown. We now have several corporate accounts and do deliveries for breakfast and lunch parties. Our Specialty cake business is really growing. We can do cakes for birthdays, weddings, graduations etc. Next time you need to have a unique and tasty cake made simply come in for a consultation and look at pictures of our cakes that we have done. Our prices and products will surprise and delight you.