Nice place you have ‘dear’

Attention all women: Summertime … ah, the perfect season for spending time with your peeps, daughters or just some peaceful “me” time. I recently discovered a fabulous little boutique in Highland named “Dear Lizzie”!
  Even though they have been open for five years, I must confess it was my first visit to this delightful store. Imagine my surprise to find the most charming little bistro tucked away inside. Owner Laura Jarman set out to create a special place to celebrate womanhood and a place to discover what fun it is to be a girl. Wow! She has succeeded.
  The bistro offers traditional tried and true favorites with a few twists of its own. The Signature “Sweet Spinach Salad” had the most yummy dressing, and I may beg her for the recipe. I also tried the Chicken Salad Croissant, which was very fresh and tasty.
  Upon entering the bistro, I knew right away that a summer salad and sandwich would be plenty so I could save room for the beautifully displayed dessert case. I was like a kid in a candy shop … literally! I sampled the delicate sugar cookies, which were very good. Their signature cupcakes are known throughout the county. I happened upon a customer, Molly Dayton, who told me she drives all the way from Orem to buy the Dear Lizzie cupcakes. They also offer “Nothing But Bundt Cakes,” which are miniature bundt cakes usually sold only at the Bundt Cake store in Salt Lake City.
  Another unexpected surprise was to discover Dear Lizzie rents the bistro for small wedding or baby showers and ladies teas. The bistro manager, Karli Haglund, loves catering little parties for 25 or less and making sure every detail is flawless. I knew she was a woman after my own heart when her eyes lit up as she described a glass pitcher of freshly squeezed orange juice! Karli loves to serve miniature wedding cakes at bridal showers and at $20 per cake (6 servings), they are not only gorgeous but a real bargain.
  The entire store is true “eye candy,” but the whimsical candy displays in the bistro look like something right out of Martha’s magazine … or one of my finest weddings.
  I loved strolling the entire store and look forward to taking all my girls for a “mother/daughter” lunch during the casual days of summer. This issue of Utah Valley celebrates women in business who are making a difference and bringing culture, diversity and warmth to our community.
  Congratulations, Laura! You are surely one of these amazing women.
  Until next time, fill your lives with scrumptious food and joy.

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