Harvard Sweet Boutique Opens First Retail Location in Hudson

CARLSBAD, CA, November 18, 2012 (Press-News.org) Harvard Sweet Boutique, an online gourmet baking company specializing in handmade and decadent cookies, brownies and toffee, will open its doors for its first brick-and-mortar store Friday, Nov. 30. The popular bakery, located at 25 South St. in Hudson, will be marked with a grand opening reception in the new storefront from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 30. The event will feature a ribbon cutting with the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce at 12:15 p.m. and include a complimentary light lunch and a sampling of the boutique's gourmet baked goods.

Harvard Sweet Boutique's goodies are made with the finest ingredients, including rich European chocolate with the highest cocoa butter content, pure double-strength vanilla extracts, the finest flours, premium grade nuts, and fresh Grade A butter. The bakery also offers low-carbohydrate and gluten-free treats for people with specific dietary needs.

Founded by Sue George in 2007, Harvard Sweet Boutique gained in popularity as an online retailer accepting orders through its catalog and website. It will continue its ecommerce operation selling its homemade goodies across the country, in addition to its new storefront.

"Residents of Hudson and the surrounding community have ordered our gourmet sweets for almost six years," said Susan George, owner and founder of Harvard Sweet Boutique. "We're excited to offer local residents in the Hudson community a place to grab a hot cup of coffee and enjoy our handcrafted desserts the freshest way possible - right out of the oven!"

Harvard Sweet Boutique also recently implemented a $5 flat fee for all ground shipping orders through the boutique's website, http://www.harvardsweetboutique.com. The flat rate shipping announcement comes just in time for the holidays, in which consumers can get made-to-order gifts for Christmas, Hanukah and more. All products are available in individual orders or corporate bulk purchases and include customized packaging with a selection of themed boxes, ribbon styles and countless colors to make a gift perfect for every recipient.

For more information about Harvard Sweet Boutique, visit http://www.harvardsweetboutique.com. The Nov. 30 grand opening event is free and open to the public.

About Harvard Sweet Boutique:
Harvard Sweet Boutique, an online gourmet baking company and premier Internet retailer with a storefront in Hudson, Mass., specializes in one-of-a-kind, handmade cookies, brownies, toffee and bars - all handmade in small batches with all natural, exceptional ingredients. Harvard Sweet Boutique also offers low-carbohydrate and gluten-free treats for people with specific dietary needs. Each made-to-order gift, for individual recipients or corporate bulk orders, is handsomely packaged in whimsical, customized gift boxes. For more information, visit http://www.harvardsweetboutique.com or facebook.com/harvardsweets.