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Houlden’s Rise Above Unveils Summer Preorder Boxes

Summer Preorder Boxes at Houlden's Rise Above (Photo credit: Hannah Hernandez)

Houlden’s Rise Above Unveils Summer Preorder Boxes

May 30, 20231 min read

Houlden’s Rise Above, a local vegan bakery found at 5029 E. Fifth St., is delighting its customers with a new and exclusive Summer Preorder Box. The box contains a variety of treats that can’t be found in-store or at their wholesale accounts.

Summer Preorder Boxes at Houlden’s Rise Above (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)
Here’s how it works:

To secure a preorder box, all you need to do is visit the bakery’s website every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and choose one of the following days for pickup: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

The preorder box offers a variety of flavors that change every two to three weeks. Are you looking for something a little extra to enhance your experience? With each order, you have the option to add other savory croissants and items at checkout.

Load ’em up and make this experience an adventure.

Blueberry Thyme Stuffed Croissant at Houlden’s Rise Above (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)

“Our hope with these is to have a venue to try more fun flavors and give folks a chance to guarantee a treat box while skipping lines or sold-out options,” said Hannah Houlden, owner and baker of Houlden’s Rise Above.

The summer preorder box starts at $24 and includes a Lemon Curd Cruffin, a Blueberry Thyme Stuffed Croissant, a Peach Cobbler Danish, and a giant slice of Tahini Chocolate Cake.

To avoid missing out on this limited-time offer, set your alarms and head to Houlden’s Rise Above’s website on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. to secure your preorder box for the upcoming weekend!

Lemon Curd Cruffin at Houlden’s Rise Above (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)

Houlden’s Rise Above is located at 5029 E. Fifth St. For more information and to order your Summer Preorder Box, visit houldensriseabove.com.

Article written by:

Hannah Hernandez

Hannah Hernandez

More about Hannah

One of Tucson’s distinguished media creators, Hannah Hernandez, also known as Death Free Foodie, navigates the realms of digital imagery, video editing, and photography.

The trajectory of Hannah’s life changed in 2017 when she adopted a vegan lifestyle, which invited new ways of relating to food and its sources. Choosing to start with sources most immediate to her, Hannah eagerly began exploring local vegan purveyors. Before she knew it she was applying her creative passions toward promoting vegan businesses and makers around Tucson, and Death Free Foodie was born.

Through Death Free Foodie came increased exposure to Tucson’s vegan culture and communities, and it was only a matter of time before Hannah acquired a dedicated following. The growth of Death Free Foodie paralleled Hannah’s personal growth beyond her comfort zones, and she welcomed a new chapter of endless foodie experiences and community involvement.

As means of relaxing, Hannah enjoys dancing and painting her heart out. She also has a garden in her backyard where she grows her favorite herbs, fruits, and veggies.

You can catch glimpses of the many expressions of Hannah’s life’s harvest via her Instagram stories. If you’re curious to see what Hannah’s up to next, follow her at @Deathfreefoodie and check out the link in her bio for reliable access to vegan content.

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