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Baked goods brand Abe’s is now operating an online vegan muffin shop for a limited time. In honor of National Muffin Day, Abe’s is offering three “party in a box” options: Muffin’ But The Muffin ($75), a sampler pack which contains all 10 of Abe’s muffin flavors (including an unreleased mystery flavor), along with a limited-edition Abe’s lunchbox; Chocolate Madness Box ($80), a a box with all of Abe’s chocolate-flavored treats, including brownies, muffins, pound cake, and Chocolate Celebration Layer Cake, along with a T-shirt; and Ultimate Party in A Box ($90) which includes brand new items like Abe’s Celebration Cakes and brownies, mini muffins and pound cakes, along with celebratory balloons and an Abe’s party hat.
CHICAGO (WLS) February 20th is National Muffin Day!
Blue Sky Bakery sells several kinds of muffins. The bakery is also a nonprofit, helping homeless and at-risk youth. It runs a transitional jobs program for teens. There s a 12-week program where teens learn job skills and meet with a case manager. After the 12 weeks is up, the bakery helps them find long-term employment.
The bakery is open Friday-Sunday from 8 a.m.- noon. You can place orders online in advance.
Blue Sky Bakery also started offering virtual baking classes during the pandemic. Up next, it s a Pizza Party on March 27th and 28th.