Rise Up! #131 - Mo Cheeks
Apr 28, 2021
Mo Cheeks is a community activist with a love of great bread. And he's figured out a way to marry these two important parts of his life into something way bigger than himself. In a few short months, Mo has people around the country sharing his ideas and clamouring for his bread.
In this episode, Mark and Mo talk about...
Rise Up! #130 - Whitney Keatman
Apr 21, 2021
Whitney Keatman and her partner Jess opened The Sparrow Bakery in 2006 and the bakery has shifted and evolved a lot since then. Now with three locations including one in Portland, Whitney and Jess continue to dive in during difficult times.
In this episode, Mark and Whitney talk about starting The Sparrow when she was...
Slow Rise Podcast #1 - Mark Dyck and Mitch Stamm
Apr 19, 2021
In this inaugural edition of the Slow Rise podcast, BBGA Executive Director Mitch Stamm sits down with Mark Dyck to learn about his journey in baking and his experience as a Guild member. It's a lively chat that ranges from the joys and struggles of owning a neighbourhood bakery to Mark's adventures in getting...
Rise Up! #129 - Edna Cochez
Apr 14, 2021
Edna Cochez is bringing all the good stuff to her native Panama, as a chef, baker and advocate for both chefs and baking brands. She's run restaurants and wholesale bakeries, competed and judged on TV and has continually shared all that she has learned throughout her career.
In this episode, Mark and Edna discover all...
Rise Up! #128 - Adam Christie
Apr 7, 2021
Adam Christie grew up in Regina and used to visit Mark's bakery before heading West. After working in bakeries in Vancouver, he and his partner Jess moved to the Island and set up Working Culture Bread just a few blocks from Mark's apartment. Now the roles are reversed!
In this episode, Mark sits down across the bench...