Think about how different your community would be without the local shops that make it up. It's easy to argue that the Walmart down the street is all we'll ever need, but that has never been so far from the truth when contrasted with local businesses viewed for a town's character. More than a corporate brand only seeking to branch out into new locations, these small firms have a story and mission that travel far beyond the monopolistic goals of corporations. They encourage love, caring, and a sense of community higher than any chain gas station or supermarket. While it's hard to imagine a town without the contributions of these businesses, we don't realize their true importance until their impacts are understood on a smaller level. Such a case is apparent in the example of Breka's Desserts, a small family bakery that serves delicious Mexican sweets. Through their offerings of tres leches cake, regular and chocolate flan, empanadas, Mexican conchas, cinnamon rolls, and many more edibles, they help to unify the southern Minnesotan region and bring a local, traditional flair to the areas of Owatonna, Medford, Faribault, and Albert Lea. To understand more about Breka's Desserts, read the following revised interview summarizing their inspiring backstory and additional information leading up to today.
When Karen and Brenda started this business in 2020, they mainly intended to create authentic Mexican recipes from home. But after fusing the first few letters of each of their names, they settled on the title of Breka's Desserts and began working hard to ensure fulfillment of the community's cravings. Their strive to continue baking traditional Mexican sweets earned them a spot from May to October at the Owatonna Farmer's Market, where they set up shop every Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Since they entered the event in 2021, Breka's Desserts has created incredibly personalized cakes for any party or special occasion. From birthdays and weddings to Thanksgiving and
Christmas, no scenario is off-limits, and one can rest assured that they make each dessert with a sense of love and care. Being the first two Hispanic women to sell Mexican desserts at the market, Brenda and Karen used their expertise to deliver sweets to many people, boosting their popularity and improving their growing support. Only through the help of loving clients have they been able to work for four consecutive years, valuing love, effort, and dedication to fight for their dream over any margin or sales.
"Unfortunately, in the middle of this year, we went through an unpleasant situation where we lost everything we had achieved leading up to this moment. Even though we had to start again, we believe we can achieve even greater heights through God's guidance."
From the beginning of their ventures, Breka's Desserts has been encouraged by a loving family that supports the two unconditionally. The duo's parents, Santy and Antonio, husbands Arturo and Josué, brother Gadiel, and children have all played a vital role in the business's success. Without their help and encouragement, they could not have achieved so much. When asked what they enjoy most about the shop, they responded that the opportunity to meet so many great people personally attached to the business is something to be eternally grateful for. Knowing they've contributed to someone's special occasion through a delicious dessert turns regular buyers from just clients into lasting friends. However, it's working as a family and maintaining a close relationship with their children that Breka's Desserts deems the most valuable. Such things simply can't have a price tag put on them.
To give a word of encouragement to the people interested in getting into baking, the duo jointly provided the following response:
"Our best advice would be to face your challenges with dedication, reject fear, and maintain trust in God. He always opens doors and inspires the right people at the right time. No matter what you do, do it with love and treat others the way you wish they would to you."
When such narratives reveal the uplifting and encouraging nature of businesses like Brenda's and Karen's, it becomes more evident that small shops are essential to a town's character and community. Consequently, it's up to the people to support them as best they can. If you're urged to purchase one of their sweets or have one of their carts present at your event, head to their online Facebook page: Breka's Desserts. Their mission to continue to serve desserts and sweets to the local community wouldn't be possible without the help of its supporters. Through these methods of encouragement from clients and supporters, Brenda and Karen can take their beautiful business to the next step, ensuring they have the necessary resources to continue serving people. Pure dedication is the framework of a shop's success, but only through the community's support can it truly build.
