Today we’d like to introduce you to Adriana Villegas
Hi Adriana, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
For as long as I can remember, I always enjoyed being in the kitchen. I was that 10 year old kid asking for a kitchen Aid mixer on Christmas. (And no, I did not get one lol)
Although my baking journey started a long time ago, I didn’t start baking from scratch until about 4 years ago. It all started with a sweet tooth craving. I was walking by a bakery and decided to go in searching for a French pastry. Once I walked in, let me tell you I was very disappointed. Not only was there practically nothing to get but nothing looked appealing.
Anyway, I grabbed some fruit tarts and was surprised at how plain they tasted. That then led me to go down a rabbit hole and I started thinking how hard can it be to make a tart from scratch.
This is how our origin story started. I gathered a whole bunch of recipes, started testing them and finally created the perfect crust. Hint’s our name, CRUSTY Bites. A fruit tart was actually one of the first pastries I learned to make and since then has been one of my best sellers.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Not at all. This has been one of the most challenging things in my life. One of my biggest struggles was putting a face to my business and letting the world know who we are. I struggled a lot with learning who was my clientele and how to market myself. Becoming a contestant on The Greatest Baker 2023 & joining the Mavs Take Action program was my biggest turning point. This is when I started to see everything come together. I was getting recognized, joining more events, and finally put a face to Crusty Bites.
We’ve been impressed with Crusty Bites , but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Crusty Bites is a Dallas Home bakery that is baked fresh and from scratch. Known for our Fruit tarts and cream puffs this French inspired bakery will sure surprise your sweet tooth! All our desserts are hand crafted baked goods made with an extra pinch of love. From the filling to the actual item, each bite will leave you wanting more.
I believe one of the biggest things that set us apart is our “Home baked and bake to order” slogan. We truly pride ourselves in knowing our clients get the best quality they can for their buck. When you order from us, we want you to feel like you’re biting into grandmas kitchen, leaving you with that warm fuzzy feeling!
Any big plans?
I think the biggest plan for Crusty Bites is to become a corporation’s go to caterer. My biggest dream is to have DFW Corporate businesses on my roster! Along with that, we are working on going full time! As of now we mostly operate Friday- Sunday and I am hoping to change that here in the near future.
-Fingers crossed yall! 😛
Contact Info:
- Website: https://crustybites.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crustybites_/
