LaDonna Andeel bought a local tea room and made the cafe her own and reopened as LD's Specialties and Gourmet Cafe on January 5, 2009. Cooking has always been a favorite hobby for LaDonna, and six years ago she turned her love into a home business. She had returned to the work force, but found herself missing time with her children. She opened a catering business and decorated specialty cakes and the idea took off! LaDonna loves to share her culinary talents with others and when she heard that tea room owners were looking for a buyer, she seized the opportunity. After a few weeks of renovation and updating the look, she reopened with a new zeal. "We kept the same attitude, but brought it into the 21st century," she said. Along with the lunch menu, she also adds a special home cooked meal every Wednesday, such as Cittie's Baked Chicken Spaghetti, Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches, and other favorites. LaDonna plans to continue her catering business and also begin hosting parties, bridal and baby showers, and receptions at her cafe. "It's exciting," she said. "A little different for me, but I like it!" |
