The Journey

Sourdough Tools: What You Actually Need (And What You Don't)

Sourdough Tools: What You Actually Need (And Wh...

When I started baking sourdough, I wasn't sure what I actually needed. Should I buy a banneton? A lame? A special whisk? Here's what's essential — and what you can...

Sourdough Tools: What You Actually Need (And Wh...

When I started baking sourdough, I wasn't sure what I actually needed. Should I buy a banneton? A lame? A special whisk? Here's what's essential — and what you can...

Going Nut-Free: A Difficult But Important Decision

Going Nut-Free: A Difficult But Important Decision

On January 1, 2026, The Sour Crumb went 100% nut-free. I loved my white chocolate macadamia cookies, but I loved creating a safe, inclusive space more. Here's why I made...

Going Nut-Free: A Difficult But Important Decision

On January 1, 2026, The Sour Crumb went 100% nut-free. I loved my white chocolate macadamia cookies, but I loved creating a safe, inclusive space more. Here's why I made...

When Boundaries Evolve: Why I Started Baking Every Week

When Boundaries Evolve: Why I Started Baking Ev...

When I joined Providence Market, I made a decision: I'd close the fourth week of every month. No orders, no events, just family and rest. Here's why that boundary is...

When Boundaries Evolve: Why I Started Baking Ev...

When I joined Providence Market, I made a decision: I'd close the fourth week of every month. No orders, no events, just family and rest. Here's why that boundary is...

Building Relationships: Blue Apple Books and Beyond

Building Relationships: Blue Apple Books and Be...

I showed up at Blue Apple Books at 5am for a book launch, and that morning led to Friday pop-ups, a Main Street presence, and a community of mom business...

Building Relationships: Blue Apple Books and Be...

I showed up at Blue Apple Books at 5am for a book launch, and that morning led to Friday pop-ups, a Main Street presence, and a community of mom business...

Finding Providence Farmers Market: The Power of the Right Venue

Finding Providence Farmers Market: The Power of...

After months of the Redstone Arsenal organizer forgetting my space, I was ready to give up on markets. Then the Providence manager invited me to Thursday nights — and everything...

Finding Providence Farmers Market: The Power of...

After months of the Redstone Arsenal organizer forgetting my space, I was ready to give up on markets. Then the Providence manager invited me to Thursday nights — and everything...

Finding My Market: How Community Became My Focus

Finding My Market: How Community Became My Focus

I thought local meant my neighborhood. But when I shifted my focus to the broader Madison community — markets, partnerships, teaching — everything changed. Here's how I found my people.

Finding My Market: How Community Became My Focus

I thought local meant my neighborhood. But when I shifted my focus to the broader Madison community — markets, partnerships, teaching — everything changed. Here's how I found my people.