Flying Pig Patch

The final apples were picked yesterday and we started pulling the garden. My job now is to prioritize what and when each item is preserved. I need to move quickly, but we will eat well this winter. I finished up celery, made croutons from leftover bread, and sorted tomatoes to ripen (or not). This week will be busy but am so excited with the preserving we have managed to get down already.

As many of you know, I have been contemplating retirement for a while now. I haven’t made up my mind fully about retirement but I do know that it is becoming increasingly more difficult to do all the things I want to do. I am turning 55 this year and I have so many things I want to learn and do. I am also reminded everyday that I have spent so much time “working” that I have just not taken care of myself the way that I should. I am taking the rest of 2026 to focus on me and the things that matter the most. I will figure out what makes sense for Flying Pig Patch for 2027 and beyond.

Hey all, we have so many cookie varieties this week. We have decided to end our season this Wednesday August 26th at Waterfront Wednesdays in Selkirk. We are clearing out ingredients and dough. This makes for lots of cookie varieties but some will be limited quantities. Come see us early or preorder to get your favourites!!! On top of our regular cookies we will also have little bites and some loaves. See you Wednesday in Selkirk!!!

Today, I had a lesson on pastry. Thank you to my friend Andrea (Andrea Sward) for your patience and guidance.

Miss Ese (Esmeralda) turned one last week. Things have been a bit crazy but needed to acknowledge her special day!! For her birthday we have joined a “Confidence and Obstacle Course Fun” class… fingers crossed I survive!! I am sure our amazing girl will do fabulous. ☺️

Our August market schedule.

We just can’t believe that we are this far into August already! Here is the cookie menu for the week of August 10th to 16th!! Expect some fall flavours coming up soon!!

Everyday we do a yard walk and look at all the amazing things happening at “The Patch”. Just a bunch of random garden pictures. Things are growing!!!

Our old fixer upper, is starting to look a little different. Our upstairs living room was/is an interesting room at 13’x23’ it certainly didn’t have a warm cozy feeling. There was no defined entrance area just a door with a window that looked straight into the room (which I found a bit creepy - not going to lie). We had this idea, to define an entrance way, make the room a bit smaller/cozier. We weren’t sure it would work but it is coming along beautifully and we are very pleased with how it makes the room feel. Some doors for the cabinets are coming this week and finally we can empty some more boxes! Lots of work to be done yet; as every wall/section/room leads to another project but this is a start!!!

We have made a couple small changes… and they are one’s that feel really good. 💛

We’ve decided to choose joy and positive environments as we slow down and begin preparing for retirement from selling cookies.

That means stepping back from a few markets we had originally booked and saying yes to select new markets and dates that feel uplifting, supportive, and aligned with this next chapter for our family and business.

Running a small business has been a beautiful journey, and we’ve learned that sometimes the best decision isn’t doing more—it’s choosing what feels right, peaceful, and full of joy.

We’ll still be baking the same big, delicious cookies you love for now, and we can’t wait to see you at our updated market lineup!

Thank you for supporting Flying Pig Patch and for being part of our story. We are so grateful for you as we move into this slower, more intentional season. 🍪🐷💛