Today we’d like to introduce you to Tanya Sciarra

Hi Tanya, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?

Back in 1993, I had the pleasure of baking shortbread with semisweet chocolate for a family that absolutely loved them! From that point, the original recipe and baking time has been tweaked and perfected to bring you the Dolce Shortbread recipe that you can enjoy today. The sweet smells of baked goods and meals made from scratch constantly filled my childhood home as well as that of my maternal grandparents who lived a block away. This built a strong foundation in respect to using premium ingredients that go into creating the many flavours we offer. In 2018, the business was registered and an Instagram page was created. The support of my family and friends in addition to the Instagram community has been instrumental in growing Dolce Shortbread and getting in front of so many individuals who just love what we do! Building relationships is paramount to growing the business and supersedes the financial aspect of it. Our cookies have been enjoyed across Canada, the US and many other countries!

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?

When the business was originally registered and growing, I was working full time in the corporate world then coming home and baking for several hours as that is what I was passionate about. There were many days with very little sleep to meet the demand of cookie orders.

We’ve been impressed with Dolce Shortbread, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?

Shortbread lovers, these gourmet creations were made with the shortbread connoisseur in mind! A sinfully delicious cookie known as Dolce Shortbread! We have been baking since 1993 and in 2018, decided to turn it into a business! Located in Bolton, Ontario, we offer pick up and local delivery as well as shipping across Canada and the US. Minimum 48 hours notice is needed as we bake fresh to order. Contact us via Instagram or Facebook under Dolce Shortbread or through our website at Dolceshortbread.com You haven’t lived la dolce vita until you’ve had our Dolce Shortbread!

Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.

Taking risks is instrumental in building a successful business and becoming the best possible person you can be. In 2022, I retired from the corporate world at the age of 51 to pursue my passion which is baking Dolce Shortbread for all to enjoy. It was a huge risk to leave a job with a steady income and annual bonus but that is all it was, a paycheck. To be able to pursue your dreams and what you are passionate about and love to do is absolutely priceless. It’s all about taking the necessary steps to get to where you are meant to be and do in life, as in the end, the risk is definitely worth the reward.

Pricing:

• One Dozen 24.00
• 5 Regular size cookies or 15 minis 10.00
• One regular size cookie/3 minis 2.00
• Custom platters various prices depending on number of cookies
• 30 minis 20.00

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Dolceshortbread.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dolceshortbread?igsh=czNjdWZzcnhsNDVh&utm_source=qr