Our inspiration comes from a loving mother and hobbyist baker whose talents transformed her baking into a true creative profession. Baking is an art form, and we bring that to the forefront at The Glass Knife. It’s a place where time-tested recipes are prepared with a modern twist. We offer a unique and visually stunning selection with the goal of making sure every item tastes even better than it looks! While we certainly love sugar, we have something for everyone, no matter the time of day: You can grab a coffee in the morning or handmade doughnuts for the office; enjoy your lunch break with a sandwich or salad, pick up treats for a special occasion, or make it a date night over a glass of wine or craft beer.
How would our readers spend the rest of the day in and around your town after visiting The Glass Knife?
After enjoying a visit to The Glass Knife, you could experience an open-air boat tour on the Winter Park Chain of Lakes. Take in an independent film at the renowned Enzian Theater, home of the Florida Film Festival. Stroll the lakeside campus of Rollins College, the first college recognized in the state of Florida. Or perhaps take in one of the seasonal art shows, concerts, and or fashion events. With brick-lined streets and a canopy of glorious oak trees, our neighborhood is truly a Florida gem. While there is more than enough to keep you content within the Winter Park city limits, all the Orlando mainstays— professional basketball and soccer, a vibrant performing arts scene, and yes, world-class theme parks—are just minutes away.
Where does “Sweet Paul” find a home in your shop, and who takes it home?
We search high and low for an uncommon collection of retail items to offer to our guests. From local jams and specialty chocolates to unique gift items, our carefully curated shelves are a special surprise. We are pleased to feature “Sweet Paul” as part of our collection of unexpected finds. It’s a pleasure to see one of our guests with a passion for baking, a penchant for crafting, or one with an aspiring green thumb pick up the latest edition of “Sweet Paul.”
What is your favorite “Sweet Paul” craft idea or recipe?
This is a bit like asking which child is your favorite! Given our passion for all things sweet and our constant quest for inspiration, we look forward to the featured desserts in each issue. In last year’s holiday issue, we really enjoyed making (and eating!) the Tangy Marshmallows.
What’s the story behind The Glass Knife name?
The inspiration for The Glass Knife comes from our founder’s mother, Jacque, and her passion for baking, cooking, gardening, and just about everything creative. She was an avid antiques collector and had a particular passion for depression era glass. Before stainless steel made its way to cutlery, metal knives would easily tarnish from acids and leave behind a metallic taste on delicate foods. The glass knife was invented in 1920 as a somewhat fancy alternative to metal knives and were sold as a specialty item for cutting cakes and fruit. Jacque collected dozens of these sparkling knives over the years, and we proudly display part of the collection in our 23-foot communal table. It’s so fun to see old and young alike mesmerized by this bit of history while discovering the connection to our unique and very special name!
