Sweet Things by Marcy

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

Keenan is a curator, foodie, artist and community builder with an eye for creativity and a genuine appreciation for good food. A Nebraska native by way of North Platte, with New York ties, he brings a little bit of both worlds to the table — local roots with big-city flavor.
Known for his brilliant palate and appreciation for thoughtfully crafted local food, Keenan understands that a great meal is about more than what’s on the plate. It’s about flavor, creativity, culture and connection.
That’s exactly the inspiration behind the Keenan Kaprese.
Fresh, bold and a little unexpected, it layers basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, marinated tomatoes, arugula and balsamic glaze on ciabatta. Simple ingredients, thoughtfully put together — creative, flavorful and full of personality.
Basically, it’s Keenan in sandwich form. ❤️
Introducing the Keenan Kaprese, now at Sweet Things by Marcy.

08/13/2026

Open 11-3pm Wednesday through Friday

Desserts half off on Fridays!

08/12/2026

✨ NEW — LIMITED QUANTITIES! ✨
I’m trying something a little different! ❤️🍌
Red Velvet Banana Pudding — $7.50
Creamy Southern-style banana pudding layered with vanilla wafers and chunks of red velvet cupcake, finished with whipped topping.
I only made SIX for this first batch because I want to see what y’all think!
When they’re gone, they’re gone. If you love them, they just might make another appearance. 👀
Available at Sweet Things by Marcy while supplies last.

08/11/2026

https://facebook.com/events/s/here-for-the-story-culture-cui/1556788745917932/

Amrita Mahapatra is an artist, a mother, the wife of the late Dr. Mahapatra and founder of Bijis Best. When her son’s decided to open up a gas station, they convinced her to make the food they grew up loving.

Her late husband, Dr. Mahapatra, was one of the founding physicians of the Nebraska Heart Institute. Amrita creates all of her authentic family recipes with adjustments that make them more heart healthy. Dr. Mahapatra passed away a year after Biji’s Best opened.

Amrita is an amazing artist with a skill for making beautiful paintings! She taught her daughter in law how to make the food and hopes to expose more people to Indian cuisine and culture.

We are excited to host her at our next event on August 16th and explore her story, inspirations, and food alongside William from The Golden Chickens.

See you there!

08/11/2026

We have decided to take our dessert choices down to three and offer a dessert of the month. We will continue to offer our Kentucky Butter Cake, Peach Cobbler and Bread Puddin'.

This months dessert is Banana Pudding Tiramisu

08/09/2026

Learning to Stand Again

Last week, I shared how I came to Lincoln after leaving an abusive marriage.
What I didn't share was what happened next.
When I arrived in Lincoln in July 2015, I wasn't just starting over...
I was trying to survive.
My boys and I spent nearly two months at Friendship Home while I figured out what our future would look like. With the support of Friendship Home and a homeless veterans program, I found an apartment and began rebuilding our lives.
At the same time, I was navigating a divorce.
Then came another devastating blow.
My mother had been diagnosed with cancer.
While I was trying to rebuild my life in Nebraska, she was fighting for hers back home. There were days I felt torn between wanting to be with my mother and knowing I needed to create stability for my sons.
Before she passed away, I made her a promise.
No matter what happened, I would stay in Nebraska.
She believed this was where I could build a better future for myself and for my boys. Looking back, I think she saw something in me that I couldn't yet see in myself.
After she passed away, there were days I questioned everything.
I was grieving the loss of my mother, navigating divorce, and trying to figure out how to move forward.
But every time I thought about giving up, I remembered the promise I made to her.
So I stayed.
One day at a time.
One step at a time.
I had no idea where that path would lead.
I didn't know I would return to college, build a career with the federal government, or one day become the owner of Sweet Things by Marcy.
I just knew I had to keep going.
Looking back now, I realize I wasn't just rebuilding my life...
I was building the foundation for the life I was meant to live.
❤️ For Mom.
— Marcy Haas
Owner, Sweet Things by Marcy

Next week, I'll share how returning to college, a federal work-study position, and a career with the federal government helped me rediscover confidence—and how an unexpected furlough changed the course of my life forever.