When Leslie Watkins heard that Donna Evans may be selling her favorite kitchen store, she couldn’t help but wander over and express her interest. Though she thought it couldn’t be possible, a deal was struck and Fancy Pans became hers the last week of February.
Leslie and Jon Watkins, residents of Copperopolis since 1999, have always had the thought in the back of their minds as to what type of business they could enjoy until and in their retirement. Jon works in Tracy at YRC, where Leslie also put in many years, and he holds a Contractors’ license in Calaveras. But both knew they would want to find just the right business “to run until they retired.”
“I just love this kitchen store.” Leslie beamed when she was explaining how she would continue the wonderful lines that Donna has carried and will add some of her own. She also hopes to have cooking classes, demonstrations and a few other surprises up her sleeve. She said that Jon “has been extremely handy” helping out where needed, pointing to some new shelving and some heavy furniture that had been moved, along with some new ‘manly’ bbq supplies.
Leslie has installed a television that will run Food Network and other various cooking shows. And will be carrying recipes for sauces and jelly’s that she carries.
Don’t be surprised if you find their youngest daughter, Jonnie 16, manning the counter. Apparently she is a kitchen store aficionado.
Leslie hopes to bring out a few surprises at the May 7, Lions Club car show in Town Square. Unfortunately she would not even hint as to what those surprises may be…I guess we will just have to attend the car show to find out. Sounds like a great plan, cooking and cars…something for everyone!
Fancy Pans is open Wednesday through Monday 11-5. 785-7300.
Their online store will be up and running soon.
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