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Kara's business is not simply the delectable cupcakes she creates, but also the relationships she has with local producers who supply her the necessary ingredients. She proudly displays a comprehensive list of ingredients in her bakeries along with a map of the San Francisco Bay Area depicting the source of each item. (view map) Some of these ingredients, for example, the salt, are actually produced in the bay. Others, such as the flour and dairy have been available to discriminating chefs in the Bay Area since the early 1900's.
Kara truly believes in the benefits of buying locally. Buying local goods means using fresh, quality ingredients and at the same time, contributes to a business model that saves our environment.
Born of this sustainable model, Kara has built a business that is conscious of bigger social issues of our city, proudly giving back to her community, she donated over 300,000 cupcakes to various charities in 2011 that attempt to eliminate hunger right here in San Francisco and Northern California. In addition, she is committed to annual giving at several other compelling causes including Make A Wish Foundation and Raphael House.
