The Journey

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.

My First Pop-Up Sale: Lessons in Pricing and Production

My First Pop-Up Sale: Lessons in Pricing and Pr...

My first farmers market was terrifying. I questioned my pricing, brought too much variety, and worried no one would buy. By mid-market, I'd sold out of bread, cookies, and cinnamon...

My First Pop-Up Sale: Lessons in Pricing and Pr...

My first farmers market was terrifying. I questioned my pricing, brought too much variety, and worried no one would buy. By mid-market, I'd sold out of bread, cookies, and cinnamon...

Cottage Food Laws in Alabama: What I Learned Starting Out

Cottage Food Laws in Alabama: What I Learned St...

When I decided to turn my hobby into a business, I had to figure out: Can I legally do this? Here's what I learned navigating Alabama's Cottage Food Law —...

Cottage Food Laws in Alabama: What I Learned St...

When I decided to turn my hobby into a business, I had to figure out: Can I legally do this? Here's what I learned navigating Alabama's Cottage Food Law —...

Common Sourdough Problems (And How I Solved Them)

Common Sourdough Problems (And How I Solved Them)

Dense loaves, overproofed slop, flat tops with no oven spring — I've made every sourdough mistake. Here's what went wrong, what I learned, and how I troubleshoot these problems now.

Common Sourdough Problems (And How I Solved Them)

Dense loaves, overproofed slop, flat tops with no oven spring — I've made every sourdough mistake. Here's what went wrong, what I learned, and how I troubleshoot these problems now.