Sunshine Kitchen: More than a Bakery

By Rick Clapp

The newly opened Sunshine Kitchen, 3138 NASA Parkway in Seabrook, is the creation of local resident Dara Knobloch along with the support and help from Scotsman Andrew MacKinnon. This dynamic duo combined their culinary and business talents to open this bakery with a good vibe.

This has become the go-to spot for an early breakfast. The bakery features fresh croissant sandwiches, Scottish sausage biscuits, muffins, and the mouthwatering Quiche Lorraine. For those who have a sweet tooth for their early morning rise and shine, the decadent cinnamon roll is the bomb of choice. Complement your breakfast selection with a fresh brewed cup of hot or iced joe or try a cappuccino, latte, or espresso. Bottled water, soft, and energy drinks are also available.

Sunshine Kitchen also offers a nice choice of lunch items such as their signature Chicken Salad Croissant. This sandwich features tender, savory chunks of freshly baked chicken breast with celery and a touch of light herbs with just a hint of mayonnaise. It is a real hit because of its distinct flavor of chicken which is not over run with mayo. The freshly made egg salad makes a nice alternative croissant to try.

Another culinary delight is the homemade individual chicken and mushroom pot pie. Everything in this pie is baked to perfection. It consists of a buttery but flakey crust pastry filled with chicken, fresh mushrooms, and herbs served in a mouthwatering cream sauce. The soup of the day, which is usually tomato basil, is always served fresh and hot.

At Sunshine Kitchen, everything is made from scratch. “Many items are family recipes. Growing up on a Texas ranch and farm, our mother made all our food and desserts from scratch,” according to proprietor Dara Knobloch. A family and house favorite dessert is the award-winning banana pudding. Another succulent dessert choice is the fresh made carrot cake which is to die for. Its recipe is a secret and originally hails from a quaint café in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Sunshine Kitchen offers a plethora of sweet and savory baked goods and pastries. Other delectable choices include an assortment of cookies, cupcakes, cakes, lemon and chocolate tarts, and authentically made scones. These heavenly tasting treats are sure to tantalize you tastebuds.

Sunshine Kitchen welcomes custom orders for birthdays, special events, celebrations, and corporate receptions. Breakfast and lunch boxes and trays are available upon request.

So, next time you are out and about in Seabrook, stop by the Sunshine Kitchen to satisfy your sweet tooth with a chocolate cream puff, lemon tart, banana pudding, or a slice of decadent carrot cake.