A Kenzie ' s Kake employee carefully ices a custom order . The bakery offers cakes for all occasions .
husband . The Ks in Kenzie ’ s life don ’ t stop with her name and fun misspelling of cakes . Her husband ’ s first name is Kanyon . “ His entire family is all Ks , so when we started dating , his family said it was perfect ,” Bowman says with a laugh . Even if your valentine ’ s name doesn ’ t begin with the same letter as yours , you ’ re sure to find a sweet gift at Kenzie ’ s Kakes . Chocolate-covered strawberries and other Valentine ' s Day treats — like bouquets of cupcake roses — go quickly , so order soon , she recommends . “ But we ’ ll have all kinds of things pink ,” she adds , describing the latest coffee creation from staffers behind the barista counter , Cupid ’ s Choice . “ Pink and glitter . What else could
Valentine ’ s Day need ?” Like any good entrepreneur , the young business owner has plans for growth . “ Getting back to normalcy is number one ,” she says . “ We ’ re still working out a few kinks and improving schedules . Once everything is settled and going , though — and this may be a ways down the road — I ’ d like to renovate upstairs and make a seating area . But that ’ s a little far-fetched right now .” For now , she ’ ll focus on continuing the business she started before she could drive and the dream that was planted at the age of 11 . In fact , she has a bit of advice for other young hearts with big dreams .
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