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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 2015

Page

11

Dutch Letters Return From Hand Rolling To Unique Machine

Jaarsma Bakery in Pella operates a one of a kind machine to form its famed Dutch letters. Kristi Balk notes the device speeds production while preserving the flaky layers and almond filled S shaped cookies that define the bakery since 1898. The family business ships treats worldwide.

Jaarsma Bakery Kristi Balk Pella Harmon Jaarsma Holland Balk Dave Andres Afghanistan

Dutch Letters Drive Pella Bakery Popularity During Tulip Time

Jaarsma Bakery at 727 Franklin St in Pella Iowa serves Dutch letters and other pastries from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The town founded in 1847 by Dutch immigrants markets a strong Dutch heritage and ships treats as far as Afghanistan during peak Tulip Time, with Dutch letters selling about 7 000 weekly and up to 47 000 during May festival weeks.

Pella Marion County City of Refuge Iowa Jaarsma Bakery Franklin St Jaarsmabakery. Com Balk Holland

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