We had the good fortune of connecting with Maria Reaume and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Maria, is there a quote or affirmation that’s meaningful to you?
“Your actions will follow your beliefs “

A dedicated belief in what you are passionate about is key, even through the struggles. I’m still learning this all the time.
Your belief in creating something out of your heart with a story behind it, made because you want others to share in the joy it brings you.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I love vintage looks and tastes. My challenge is to take the cookies my mom made and make them healthier and suitable to fit diets that are plant based and gluten free. I have recently re structured my business and now do just two added vintage colors, teal and rustic orange, inspired by nature, water, sunsets, vintage 50’s diner colors, and nostalgia.

My buttercreams are my best seller and available year round. I only sell no more than two other varieties with them at a time in order to better focus on quality.
All of my cookies are gluten free, vegan and non gmo, including the colors.

I believe in living as clean and healthy as possible, while enjoying the simple pleasures. So if I can make a great cookie that tastes like your grandma made, without the artificial stuff that hurts you, and safe for celiac and plant based diets, or simply just living your best, healthy life, then I will have succeeded

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I live in a small town. I’m not really one to frequent cities or a hectic pace. That being said, I would recommend instead visiting a nature trail like west county park in Dundee Mi. I would also take my guests to a nearby place called Irish Hills near Brooklyn Mi. where we would visit Hidden Lake Gardens, with gorgeous trails and a plant conservatory affiliated with MSU.

Taking a drive to Saline Mi to a restaurant called Salt, where they offer delicious vegan and healthy food options in a beautiful setting.  The restaurant and bar was made from an old church in downtown Saline.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Yes. I definitely want to dedicate my efforts and success to my cousin, soulmate and best friend, Shawn Reaume. He passed away last year. He gave me the courage, truth, and motivation to keep going and believe in myself. He had an unwavering belief in all that is good, and a gentle soul, even when life unraveled. Also, my three grown children, Christi, Brandon and Adam, who have each shown me what it is to believe in dreams and make them happen while having integrity and grit.

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