A love affair with sugar.

Since as long as I can remember, I’ve loved to bake.

I grew up in the suburbs outside of Seattle, Washington, skiing, hiking and mountain biking with my family in the Cascade Mountains. Sweet treats were always the perfect way to bribe my brother and I into one more ski run or a few extra miles on the trail. For as long as I remember, desserts have always been intertwined with the mountains. 

Baking is my love language, whether it’s a friend's birthday, an impromptu dinner party, snacks along the trail or stocking the pantry for a loved one in a time of need.  

Sharing food with community has been a core part of my husband Max and I’s relationship since we first moved to the Tetons. In 2020, we published our first cookbook, Beyond Skid: A Cookbook For Ski Bums, creative, easy and wallet-friendly meals for mountain town life. Our second book, Ski Snacks, is filled with portable snacks for the ski resort, skintrack and beyond. 

After baking desserts for a few local friends’ weddings in Teton Valley, we knew a catering arm to our cookbook business was the natural next step. 

Alpine Sweets was born out of a belief that sweet treats are best shared, and that there’s no better way to celebrate—whether it’s a wedding, birthday, baby shower, dinner party or day on skis—than with a tasty bite of your favorite dessert. Abundance mindset, always.

Whatever you’ve got cooking, I hope you’ll allow me to bring a little sweetness to your big day!

- Lily



A cookbook titled 'A Cookbook for Ski Bum' by Lily Krass and Max Ritter placed on a wooden surface, next to a small wooden cutting board with a unique serrated knife that has a blue, purple, and white marbled handle.
A round white frosted cake decorated with fresh raspberries and green herbs, surrounded by sprigs of rosemary, placed on a wooden serving tray.
A blue ceramic mug filled with a frothy beverage sits on a wooden surface. Next to the mug is a book titled 'Ski Snacks' with a cover illustration of a winter landscape, ski equipment, and snacks.
Close-up of several chunks of rice krispie treats with a slightly toasted appearance, resting on parchment paper with a light dusting of powdered sugar.

FAQs

What kind of events do you bake for?

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We love any celebration, big or small. Large-scale dessert bars are how Alpine Sweets was born, but we love an intimate dinner party or brunch too.

Weddings, brunches, bridal showers, baby showers, bachelorette parties, river trips—we think sweet treats deserve a spot at every table. One of our favorite events was a river trip bachelorette party. The sky’s the limit!

What areas do you service?

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We specialize in private events in Teton Valley, Jackson and Wilson. If you have an event further afield, reach out and we’ll see what we can make happen!

Where are all the treats made?

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All sweets are made at home in Lily’s kitchen in downtown Victor, ID.

Cottage Food Notice: Alpine Sweets operates under Idaho's Cottage Food law. All desserts are made in a home kitchen that is not inspected by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

What if I want something that’s not on the menu?

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We love a challenge. Feel free to reach out, share your dreams, and we’ll see what we can do to make it happen!