The Best Bakeries in Phoenix, AZ: Urban Cookies Bakeshop
By Jennifer R. Farmer Over my daughter’s spring break, we spent time in the Phoenix metropolitan area. I always enjoy visiting the region, but this trip was extra special. Not only did we enjoy a temporary reprieve from the cold weather in Ohio, but we explored several parts of the city, caught up with friends […]
The Best Bakeries in Scottsdale, AZ: Beg Bakery & Creamery
By Jennifer R. Farmer At the end of 2023, I set an intention to visit vegan and gluten-free bakeries in 2024. Beg Bakery & Creamery was the second one I visited, besides Bake Me Happy Gluten Free Bakery located in my hometown of Columbus, Ohio. When I set my intention, Beg Bakery & Creamery wasn’t […]
The Best Bakeries in Upper Arlington, OH: The Original Goodie Shop
By Jennifer R. Farmer I love bakeries. That’s likely obvious as I launched an entire blog dedicated to my love of sweet treats. However, I should be specific; I love bakeries that offer distinct-tasting and beautifully decorated sugar cookies, and moist cakes and cupcakes. For much of my adult life, I’ve been on a mission […]
Why We’re Drawn to Local Bakeries
I was chatting recently with one of the founders of Bake Me Happy, Letha Pugh, and we began talking about the things that motivate consumers to visit bakeries. With products ranging from breads, pastries, specialty cakes, cookies and other sweet treats, customers have a variety of reasons to frequent bakeries. But there are deeper intrinsic […]
The Best Bakeries in Central Ohio: Bake Me Happy Gluten-Free
Letha and Wendy Pugh Are Baking Columbus Happy: One Patron at a Time By Jennifer R. Farmer One of the deepest desires of the human experience is to be seen and affirmed. We want this in our romantic relationships but we also want it at work, in our friendships, and even in the businesses we […]
My Thoughts on the Expansive Bakery Scene in Miami
Miami has an expansive bakery scene including American, Cuban, French, Haitian, Jamaican, Italian, Mexican, and Portuguese bakeries. In mid-January, I traveled to Miami for work. As is my custom, as soon as I landed, I began my search for the best bakeries in the area. To my surprise, my first referral came from two guys […]
My Favorite Bakery in Winston-Salem, NC: Dewey’s Bakery
There is nothing in the world like this bakery’s thin lemon-flavored cookies. Years ago, I visited Winston-Salem with my then partner while on a trip to see his brother. You may have heard me say this, but whenever I visit a new area, I look for bakeries. My former partner’s brother recommended Dewey’s Bakery. We […]
Three Plant-based Bakeries I’m Excited to Visit in 2024
By Jennifer R. Farmer It’s the beginning of the year and many of us are vowing to adopt healthier lifestyles. In fact, many consumers are demanding food products with clean and natural labels, and to offer these items without sacrificing taste. As part of my own health journey, I’m thinking critically about how much I […]
5 of the Best Bakeries I Visited in 2023
I traveled significantly in 2023 and when I was on the road, I made time to visit a few bakeries. Below is a list of some of my favorites. Piece of Cake in Atlanta, GA With locations in and near the Hartsfield, Atlanta airport, Piece of Cake Bakery is convenient and easily accessible. To be […]
If You’re Visiting Indianapolis, Do Yourself a Favor and Visit These Bakeries
My Favorite Bakeries in Indianapolis…Thus Far My Favorite Bakeries in Indianapolis…Thus Far Around the holidays, I drove from Central Ohio to Carmel, Indianapolis. I made the three-hour drive to visit The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers. From its website and social media, I knew the bakery was special. But the web couldn’t possibly foreshadow […]