I’m Kris Kendell, the Nota Dolce baker. I’m a self-taught home baker who loves experimenting with ingredients and creating one-of-a-kind cookies and bars. I am wife, and a mother of two great kids, Nick and Alyssa. I am also a violinist (since I was 5 years old!) and I am a retired String Orchestra teacher in the Davenport Schools, a former violinist in the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, a violinis
t in the String Arts Trio, and a former violinist in the Quad City band, Identity Crisis. Honestly, I really can’t remember the exact moment when the idea of a cookie business popped into my head, but I will say that I started doing a lot of cookie baking while my kids were in high school when baked items were in demand for cast dinners, ice cream socials, silent auctions, etc. Additionally, it is a known fact that teachers are foodies. My colleagues and I are always baking and trying out new recipes, and then sharing them at work. At some point, I tried to talk one of my colleagues into opening a bakery. That was a bit much. My next idea was a food truck. Again, a bit too much. And then it occurred to me….Farmers’ Market would be the perfect fit for launching my cookie business! After I decided on trying a Farmers’ Market venue, I started thinking about a name and theme for my new cookie venture. I knew that I had to somehow connect my love of music with my love of baking and cookies. I came up with the Italian phrase, “Nota Dolce” (NO-ta DOL-chay), which means “Sweet Note”. Nota Dolce was at the Freight House Farmers’ Market for seven years. COVID hit and I decided that was no longer an option. I really miss seeing all of my customers! Now I have Cookie/Bar sales through Facebook. Ordering Cookies and Bars:
I do bake to order. When placing an order, please know that I need at least a two week notice and require a minimum of a dozen per variety of cookies/bars per order. Orders may be picked up at 5603 Marquette Street, Davenport, Iowa.
