They have memories of enjoying my family's baked goods, just like I do. I hope I don't disappoint them, but I don't think I will. Poulakos says he's devoted to the old ways, and shuns the machines or mixes that make for speedier work. We even hand drop our cookies. The original scraper that his great-grandfather used to cut dough is mounted on a plaque that he keeps nearby.
Former patrons can expect many of their favorite sweets to make a comeback.
But the recipe for the Honey Cream Stick doughnut, the family's signature item, has been modified. I'm working diligently to find the formula to make the Honey Creams like the old days. People as far away as California are aiding with research. We're hoping to find the list of ingredients used to make that powder, so I can recreate it and capture that taste. All rights reserved.