Rise Up! #91: Nicky Giusto
Feb 26, 2020
Nicky Giusto is a fourth generation baker and miller and is carrying on the Giusto legacy with great aplomb. Nicky competed at the Coupe du Monde and was the coach of Team USA at the most recent competition, in addition to starting the Artisan Baking Center in Petaluma, CA.
In this episode, Nicky shares his family...
Rise Up! #90: Jennifer Koertner
Feb 19, 2020
Jennifer Koertner is in the centre of the action in her micro-bakery, Jen's Breads. Her kitchen is in the local community centre; all the better to make her place part of the fabric of Mt. Morris, Illinois!
In the episode, Mark and Jennifer discuss the challenges with being a small town market baker, how her central...
Rise Up! #89 - Joanne Chang
Feb 12, 2020
Joanne Chang is a shining light on the North American baking firmament. Owner of the hugely successful Flour Bakery in Boston, Joanne is also the author of several beloved cookbooks.
In this episode, Mark and Joanne discuss how she made the leap into baking and built up a mini-empire of bakeries around Boston. Expanding...
Rise Up! #88: Laura Rogerson
Feb 5, 2020
Laura Rogerson is bringing the Good Stuff to the people of St. Albert, Alberta. Having baked for the local farmer's market for years, she is now opening her own downtown space to both bake and teach baking classes.
In this episode Mark and Laura talk about building a customer base over time, what it takes to expand to...