They coached our childhood sports teams, entertained us with cheesy jokes, taught us how to dance, and held our hands through life’s tough moments. Where would we be without Dad? We sat down with a couple of our team members to talk about the Father's Day, food, and their hardest job, fatherhood.Scott FranceCo-owner and father of twoWhat's the best Father's Day gift you ever received?The best Father’s Day gift was a picture calendar of my children and family. Even though it’s expired, I still keep it with me.How would you like to spend the day this year?I would love to sleep in and watch three World Cup games on Father’s Day.Even though you're surrounded by Macrina goodies on a daily basis, is there something from this year's lineup that you can't resist? My current favorite on the Father’s Day menu are the Buttermilk Chocolate Cups. They’re awesome.Phuong BuiHead Baker and father of twoIs there a Father's Day gift that stands out among the bunch? I have no favorites. I appreciate all the gifts I have received from my children and wife.How does your family like to spend Father's Day?We usually go out to eat and either watch a movie or find some other activity to do. It doesn’t matter what happens on Father’s Day as long as I get to spend time with my kids and wife.As head baker, you've tasted everything on the menu a hundred times over. Which Father's Day menu item is your favorite?Cinnamon Apple Pull-Apart. This has always been a product that I’ve loved while working here. I have a big sweet tooth!If you're still stumped for Father's Day ideas, there's one thing we know he'll love: Food! Bring Dad by for brunch (it’s not just for Mom, you know) and treat him to something sweet.

We wholeheartedly embrace cultural diversity here at Macrina. Not only is this core value evident in the food we create, it's exemplified by our employees. A large portion of our wholesale bakery and pastry teams began working for us shortly after moving to America from Vietnam.Wanting to support our employees as they transitioned into their new lives, we teamed up with Helping Link. This nonprofit organization assists Vietnamese immigrants through a myriad of social services.“We began working with Helping Link in 2009,” says Macrina Bakery co-owner Scott France. “We were looking for a way to provide ESL classes at the bakery for our Vietnamese employees, and Helping Link was able to come to the bakery to teach classes after work.”In 2012 alone, the organization helped more than 1,000 participants access things likes employment, housing and childcare, and they provided classes ranging from citizenship to technology.We are honored to be a sponsor of Helping Link’s 20^th Anniversary Gala, which takes place on September 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mercer Island Community Center. Those wishing to purchase tickets to the Gala or provide a donation can do so here.