Sheer Ambrosia Bakery

Sheer Ambrosia Bakery Gourmet Baklava For Life's Special Occasions. Baked fresh to order. Chosen to be the 2010 SLC Greek Office hours are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. (801) 891-6242

06/19/2026

What Juneteenth Means to Me

Juneteenth is a reminder that freedom is not just something we inherit—it’s something we honor through what we build.

As the descendant of people who once owned nothing, I never take for granted the opportunities I’ve been given. To me, the American Dream isn’t about overnight success. It’s about investing in the things that matter most: your children, your health, your community, and your purpose.

For years, I poured my time into raising my family and building Sheer Ambrosia, often sacrificing comfort, vacations, and financial security in the short term. Today, I’m watching those investments begin to bear fruit. My children are thriving. My business continues to grow. And I’m proud to be a shareholder and customer of Redemption Bank, the first Black-owned bank in the Mountain West.

Juneteenth reminds me that freedom creates opportunity, but opportunity requires work, patience, sacrifice, and faith.

I am grateful for those who came before me, and I feel a responsibility to make the most of the opportunities their sacrifices made possible.

I’m still building.

❤️🖤💚

06/14/2026

THE WORK NO ONE SEES

A few days ago I was looking through my camera roll for a certain photo and I came across these pictures of the day I painted my bakery.

I spent 15 hours painting that day. I arrived early that morning. I painted two coats of primer and two coats of my Robin egg blue/green all by myself. It wasn’t a big job. Just messy.

By the evening, my friends (the mother/daughter duo) Desi and Helene, came by and after dinner, they helped me paint the signature chocolate brown stripes on two of the walls. That was a bit more meticulous and slow moving. We worked until almost 2:00 a.m. and somehow got it all done in a single day.

Looking at these pictures now, I’m reminded that building something meaningful isn’t always glamorous. Sometimes it’s paint-covered clothes, tired feet, good friends, and a vision you’re willing to work for.

And every morning I walk in and see the Sheer Ambrosia stripes, I remember the excitement of bringing this space to life.





06/12/2026

❤️🖤💚 WE’RE BACK FOR YEAR 4! 💚🖤❤️

Sheer Ambrosia is honored to return to the Juneteenth Celebration at Laird Park for the fourth year in a row!

Every year, your incredible support has led us to sell out, but not this year! My amazing team of ladies and I have been hard at work preparing plenty of our famous baklava so everyone can enjoy a taste of Sheer Ambrosia.

Join us as we celebrate freedom, culture, community, and resilience. Come by our booth, say hello, and grab your favorite baklava while enjoying this beautiful day of unity and celebration.

📍 Laird Park
📅 Monday, June 15
⏰ 5pm - 8pm Come early, stay awhile, and celebrate with us!

We can’t wait to see you there!

06/11/2026

For the 2nd year in a row, Nordstrom Fashion Place is hosting Sheer Ambrosia Bakery for Father’s Day and to celebrate Juneteenth! We will have lots of Baklava and Granola treats to share with YOU and gifts for your dad!! We are so grateful to Nordstrom Fashion Place for supporting our small business! SATURDAY, JUNE 20th from 11:00am until 5:00pm we will be sharing our yumminess, so mark your calendars!! ❤️🖤💚

06/10/2026

I definitely grew to understand this years ago while I was learning to speak Spanish, my second language.

To get better, I had to leave my ego at the door, listen more than I spoke, and be willing to sound foolish. I made mistakes. I got corrected. Sometimes people laughed.

But humility opened the door to learning.

When you’re willing to be a beginner, growth becomes inevitable. And eventually, what once felt impossible becomes second nature.

Humility is the great superpower of the truly unstoppable.





06/09/2026

People often ask me how I manage to work such long hours building my business.

The answer might surprise them.

When I was in college, I spent time studying in Ecuador. During one of those trips, I lived with a family in a small Afro-Ecuadorian village in the Andes Mountains. Their home had dirt floors, no running water, and no electricity. Water came from the river. Clothes were washed by hand. Life was hard in ways I had never experienced.

But what stayed with me wasn’t the poverty.

It was perspective.

As a Black woman from the United States, I realized that simply because of where I was born, I had opportunities that many women who looked like me around the world did not. Access to education. The ability to start a business. The freedom to pursue entrepreneurship.

That realization has never left me.

So when people see me working late nights, weekends, or long hours, I don’t view it as a burden.

I view it as a privilege.

A privilege to build something.
A privilege to create.
A privilege to serve customers.
A privilege to pursue an idea.

Not everyone gets that chance.

Whenever I feel tired or overwhelmed, I try to remember that opportunity itself is a gift.

And gifts are meant to be used.





06/06/2026

🌿 June Baklava of the Month: Pistachio Pecan Blend 🌿
Sweet pistachios and earthy pecans come together between 45 layers of crisp, hand-brushed phyllo and our signature sweet honey syrup. Rich, flaky, and perfectly balanced. Available all month long.

06/05/2026

Pistachio Orange Cardamom Baklava
Ice Cream

Innovation doesn’t always come from creating something entirely new…it often comes from bringing beloved traditions together in unexpected ways.

Today, I experimented with a Pistachio Orange Cardamom Baklava Ice Cream, inspired by the flavors and aromas that have been cherished across generations.

The process involved balancing the richness of pistachios, the warmth of cardamom, the brightness of orange, and the delicate texture of baklava within a creamy ice cream base. The goal was simple: create a dessert experience that feels both familiar and surprising.

One of the things I love most about developing new products is finding ways to honor tradition while giving customers something they haven’t experienced before.

My baklava tells stories, and this flavor tells one of heritage, creativity, and craftsmanship. Oh…and it’s TO LIVE FOR DELICIOUS!!

If you’d like to experiment yourself with my baklava flavors and ice cream place your order online at www.sheerambrosiabakery.com or call me at 801.891.6242.

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1749 South State Street, Suite 102
Salt Lake City, UT
84115

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