Who we are
Hi. I’m Daniel — and if you know me, you’ve probably tasted something from my kitchen.
Maybe it was a box of cookies dropped off “just because,” a platter of scones for a meeting, or a cake for your birthday. I’ve always found joy in baking for others. It’s how I relax, how I celebrate, and how I show up for people I care about.
After a whirlwind year (you too?!), I’ve decided to finally turn that joy into something a bit more intentional. I’m starting small, local, and deeply personal…with a new home bakery here in Chapel Hill called Dusted.
Dusted is about more than sugar and flour. It’s about slowing down, making things from scratch, and sharing something special with the people around us. My baked goods lean classic — sugar cookies, Southern-style biscuits, and custom (fun!) cakes — but always with a creative twist and a bit of powdered sugar magic.
I’m launching with something simple: The Dusted Dozen Subscription Box — four seasonal boxes a year, each one filled with 13 handmade treats, because around here a dozen always means one extra. It helps me plan ahead, bake with care, and serve a small group of folks really well. It’s also a great way to treat yourself throughout the year or give a thoughtful gift that keeps giving.
This isn’t a big glossy operation. I don’t have a storefront nor any staff. Just me, some good recipes, a couple of baking sheets, and a deep belief in the power of food to connect us!
If you’ve made it this far, you’re officially one of the first people I’ve told — which means you’re also helping hold me accountable for actually doing this.
Want to be part of my founding batch?
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Seasonal boxes of sweet surprises — thoughtfully baked, beautifully boxed, and ready to delight four times a year (three more left for 2026!)
Each subscription includes four themed boxes, one each in:
February – Valentine’s treats for you or someone you love
May – Light, spring-inspired flavors
August – Our “Back-to-School” box (yes, parents deserve treats too!)
October – A cozy, fall-themed box full of Halloween and harvest favorites
Each box contains 13 handmade goodies (because a dozen should always include a bonus treat!), featuring a rotating mix of:
Hand-decorated sugar cookies
Southern-style biscuits
Flaky, buttery scones
Cake slices, and more!
All items are baked from scratch in small batches, using real ingredients, with a dusting of powdered sugar, sparkle, or spice — depending on the mood and the season.
This isn’t a massive operation. You’re getting in from the very beginning, as one of Dusted’s founding customers — which means you’re not only getting exclusive access to each box, you’re helping shape them. Subscribers will receive a short feedback survey after each box, making you part of the creative process and first in line to try new recipes.
You’ll also be the first to hear about (and get special pricing for) add-ons and new offerings, including:
Themed “Dust-Ons” available to pair with your boxes
Bulk cookie orders for parties, showers, or client gifts
Holiday limited edition orders only for you
Custom cakes and pies for special occasions
Pricing:
Your subscription includes all four boxes for the year for $150 total — that’s under $50 per box, or about $3.50 per treat. A sweet deal for handmade, gift-worthy, local baked goods.
Pick-up is always free in Chapel Hill. Local delivery within 10 miles is available for a small fee (details provided at checkout). You will have multiple day/time options each month for pick-up, so no worries about being out of town or being too busy! We got you. Unfortunately, for now, we are not accepting orders that require shipping, unless you write to us and accept terms and on a case by case basis.
Whether you’re gifting a box to a friend or treating yourself, this subscription is designed to bring a little bit of joy and a lot of flavor to your doorstep — no extra effort required.
Hand-decorated sugar cookies made to match your moment — from baby showers to birthdays to your favorite holiday traditions. These cookies are small-batch, flavor-forward, and dressed up just enough to make people smile.
You can peek at some early designs in the photo gallery to get a taste of what’s coming, but custom cookie orders aren’t available just yet. When they are, you’ll be able to choose seasonal shapes, personalized messages, or full sets designed to match your event.
(Think: pastel rattles and onesies, spooky pumpkins and ghosts, or glittery birthday candles…and North Carolina cookies in your choice of blue!)
Our cakes and pies are still in the oven (figuratively speaking), but they’re coming soon, and yes, we’ve already started recipe-testing with lots of volunteers.
This menu will rotate with the seasons. Some favorites we’re working on:
Key lime pie for summer
Almond raspberry cake during the holidays
Pumpkin spice caramel cake in the fall (with a salty finish that makes it extra craveable)
Take a look at some of our early bakes in the gallery — and stay tuned for order openings and seasonal specials.