05/29/2026
Back in the Fall, I had decided that after 2026, I would be stepping away from the cookie store in order to spend more time, especially weekends, with my family and friends. I happened to mention this to a friend and after that discussion, the chips started to fall in a different direction.
Through my friend, I was introduced to Tricia Guittar. And I would like to introduce her to you. Tricia was a teacher for 22 years but like me, wanted to follow her dream and passion for baking. She enrolled in the Academy of Culinary Arts in 2024. During her time there, she won the Vincent Definis Award which was a baking competition for which she won a substantial amount toward her tuition. She was also a part of the Culinary Student Association and served as treasurer in her first year. She travelled with the Academy to Italy for 17 days. She graduated Valedictorian and was awarded the Nathan Schwartz award, who was an exceptional scholar and member of the first graduating class in 1983.
The heartache of stepping away from the cookie store, something I had worked on for 20 years, was a very, very difficult decision for me. So now, instead of walking away, I am taking a step back. I will be working with Tricia over the summer so that she can step in when I cannot. She brings professionalism and lots of ideas and concepts and we will be working to create new cookies and treats.
So Crazy Susan's Cookies lives on and please welcome Tricia onboard as she starts a new endeavor in her life.
For now, we will be open on Friday and Saturday (possibly Sunday) until the end of June when we will extend our hours.
A million thanks to my loyal customers, many of whom became friends, who have supported me over the last 20 years. Without you there would have been no Crazy Susan's Cookies, just Crazy Susan.
