Hi! My name is Lauren Thornton. I have been baking about 20 years! I am a self taught small batch baker and chocolate truffle maker. Shug's got it's name from my late Grandmommy, a few of the recipes I use are from her, and she always called her favorite people Shug, which was short for Sugar, in her very thick southern accent.
I do not do as much baking as I once did, but I still love to bake savory items, pies, and cookies. I mainly hand paint and create chocolate truffles. I am self taught and first began making truffles in 2021. Over the years I have come a very long way with not only the painting aspect but the flavors as well. I know my Grandmommy would be proud that I have stuck with it and created something truly beautiful, unique, and tasty.
Pictured: Shug and my Late Grandmommy, Jean.