The Journey
Seasonal Menus vs. Core Favorites: Finding Balance
Last year I rotated my menu every season to keep things fresh. This year, I'm bringing a core menu to market and asking customers what they actually want. Here's why...
Seasonal Menus vs. Core Favorites: Finding Balance
Last year I rotated my menu every season to keep things fresh. This year, I'm bringing a core menu to market and asking customers what they actually want. Here's why...
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
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 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 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...
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...