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I was alone wrapping an Easter gift today for a sweet “drive by” customer in my store that is brimming with Spring but dark and void of the hustle of daily business.  I had the distinct thought… this isn't the Easter we all had envisioned, but that I am so appreciative of quiet, thoughtful time spent with my family and for the hope of an enduring business. I am thankful for every genuine concern, call, email and order. This note was given to me by a precious customer at the door. Thank you for the perfectly timed handwritten note of...

Dear Pryde’s Friends, Thank you for all your kindness and well wishes! For our employee and customers protection we will be offering curbside pickup on the 40th street side (door on the hill) from 10-2! Please call or email us for any cooking question or need! louise@prydeskitchen.com 816-531-5588 For Ashleigh’s bake shop, call her at 816-598-3283 Don't forget to check on your elderly neighbors!! Peace,Louise

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“Give your children the wings of Independence and the roots of integrity”

I am constantly learning from our Pryde’s customers to approach things in a different light. Today, “Richard” was in seeking a grapefruit spoon for his butternut squash. What a simply brilliant alternative to the slow-stranding fork. He expertly said, “butter, garlic and a little parmesan and you are set!” I would have NEVER thought of a grapefruit spoon for such a simple task. Perhaps that is why I don’t bake squash more often even though I have a terrific recipe that I will share below. Last month it was a useful tip from “Carol” about Kansas City’s own Vain vanilla. Carol...

Yesterday was a bittersweet day for me. Our beloved 17 year employee Jim Fries officially retired and it was his last day. It was a sweet afternoon of current and former employees sprinkling him with love and well wishes.  Jim came to us by way of his son,  my high school friend, Blake Fries. I had known him throughout my growing up as Mr. Fries “the executive” in his former career. He had just “retired” and I think I strong-armed him by saying “wouldn’t it be fun if you came to work at Pryde’s a couple of days a week?”...