10/23/2026
For those of you who are new here, I’m Leslie, the girl behind Baked & Loaded!
I’m usually running around doing 100 things at once, overthinking everything, and trying to make sure everyone leaves happy. But I wanted to take a second to introduce myself and say something I probably don’t say enough.
THANK YOU. From the bottom of my heart. ❤️
This little potato shop is so much more than a business to me. I’ve poured my heart, time, energy, and probably a little of my sanity into making this dream a reality.
Some days are exhausting. Some days I question everything. But then I see a familiar face walk through our gates, someone enjoying their food, or a sweet comment on Facebook, and I’m reminded why I started.
To my customers: Every visit, every share, every recommendation, and every kind word means more than you’ll ever know. You’re not just buying a potato. You’re helping me live out a dream.
To my staff: Thank you for working hard, learning alongside me, putting up with my craziness, and helping me build something special. I appreciate y’all more than you know!
To my contractors and everyone who’s helped along the way: Whether you’ve built something, fixed something, answered my million questions, or simply showed up when I needed you, I will never forget it.
And to everyone cheering me on behind the scenes, thank you for believing in me, especially on the days I struggle to believe in myself.
I’m still learning. I’m going to make mistakes. But I promise you my heart is in this, and I care so deeply about what we’re building.
Sometimes I look around and think, holy cow, this is really mine. 🥹
You have absolutely NO CLUE how thankful I am for every single one of you.
Thank you for giving this girl and her little potato shop a chance.
Love y’all, mean it. Stay loaded.