Coffee Complement

Wed., July 5, 2000

Pick up a package of Seattle Scone Girl Scone Mix and learn the tale of Sally Swofford’s induction into her Irish family’s scone-baking rituals.

Sally was only 6 years old when her Grandma Ruthie allowed her to help bake scones for a weekly ladies gathering at the house.

Armed with her grandmother’s scone recipe and a desire to pair Seattle’s coffee with a great scone, Sally quit her corporate job in late 1997 to start the Seattle Scone Girl business.

Her slogan: “Not a dry city, not a dry scone.”

Unlike many ready-to-make baking products, the mix requires the addition of whipping cream or buttermilk, not just water.

For more information about the Seattle Scone Girl, check out www.seattlesconegirl.com on the Internet, or call (206) 762-1575.

Price: Typically, $3.99-$4.99 for a 14-ounce package (makes 12-18 scones)

Available: Made in Washington, Safeway, Albertson’s, Fred Meyer, Marketplace Gifts, Hallett’s Market & Cafe, Silverwood Theme Park and McGlade’s Tree-mendous Fruit.

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