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The Rise Up! Podcast is a celebration of bakers, the bakeries they created and the people they serve. Join Mark Dyck as he talks with bakers and bakery owners from across North America and around the world. Hear about their struggles and triumphs and learn about the satisfaction that feeding a community can provide.
- 321 - Remembering Sarah Black
Sarah Black sadly passed away on February 15, 2024. To commemorate this kind and thoughtful baker and teacher, we are re-publishing Mark's chat with Sarah from Episode 153. Recorded in October, 2021
Sarah's family announced her passing via Sarah's Instagram page.
Helpful Links
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 21 Feb 2024 - 50min - 320 - Rise Up! #200 - A Conversation with Daisy Chow and Nate Houge
The podcast hits a major milestone by going back to the beginning.
In this special 200th episode, Mark is joined by Daisy Chow of Breadboard Bakery in Arlington, Mass. and Nate Houge of Brake Bread in St. Paul, Minnesota for a wide ranging conversation about everything that's changed since they first met back at Wheatstalk in Rhode Island in 2018, when the podcast was an idea but not yet a real thing.
Recorded on the Monday before US Thanksgiving, with Nate preparing for a night of baking and Daisy rolling out pie dough on camera, the three friends talk about staffing, about product lineups, and about making the difficult changes to make their bakeries sustainable for the long term.
Helpful Links
Learn more about the Bakery Leadership Circle workshop!
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 20 Dec 2023 - 1h 51min - 319 - Rise Up! #199 - Claudia Fimbres
Claudia Fimbres and her husband Brad named their store and restaurant Mamacita after Claudia's mother, but these days, it's Claudia who is mother and aunty to an entire community of Latin food lovers in her new home of Pearl Harbour, Newfoundland.
In this episode, Mark catches up with his old friend and learns of her life in cooking, from growing up in Mexico, coming to Canada and deciding to move from Regina, Saskatchewan to 'the Rock.' They also discuss the unique challenges running a fresh food emporium on the far side of a remote island in the North Atlantic Ocean and the involuntary urge to have the flavours of home even when you live and work in another land.
There is also a special announcement of a new workshop Mark is launching in 2024 in collaboration with the Bread Bakers Guild of America, the Bakery Leadership Circle.
Helpful Links
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 13 Dec 2023 - 1h 13min - 318 - Rise Up! #198 - Lisa DiVirgilio Arnold
Working with a coach or consultant can be a leap too far for many small business owners, especially owner-operator independent bakeries. Lisa Arnold set out to bridge the gap in her town of Springfield, Tennessee, with Small Town Startup, a marketing agency, startup incubator, coaching practice and meeting space. Lisa is bringing the skills and best practices usually reserved for large corporations to small businesses in an accessible, affordable, sustainable way.
In this episode, Lisa shares her story of moving to a small town and nurturing the energy and excitement of the entrepreneur community there. Mark and Lisa discuss how she lowers the barrier to entry for her services by offering small classes and meetups, how being flexible to each business' needs has helped her grow, and how every small town needs a sparkplug to keep the small business community connected and thriving.
Helpful Links
@smalltownstartup on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 29 Nov 2023 - 52min - 317 - Rise Up! #197 - Amy Corliss
After working as a baker on both coasts, Amy Corliss returned to her home state twelve years ago to open her own place in downtown Fort Collins, Colorado. She recently moved down the road to a new space and is focused on building community, growing her team and feeding the people in a converted 1905 heritage house.
In this episode, Mark and Amy talk about her pastry school experience in Vancouver, the benefits of fair but firm teachers, the evolution of good food in the centre of North America, and seeking out "partners in leadership" when building her team.
Helpful Links
@the_little_bird_bakeshop on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 15 Nov 2023 - 1h 16min - 316 - Rise Up! #196 - Natasha and Ed Tatton
Ed and Natasha Tatton have been building an outstanding, 100% plant based bakery in Whistler, BC for several years, and have just launched a stellar cookbook from the bakery. The book is both approachable and very detailed, explaining the intricacies and advantages of vegan baking while bringing Ed's incredible flavour combinations to each recipe.
In this Episode, Mark talks with Natasha and Ed to learn about what's been happening at Ed's Bred since Ed was on the show in 2021, the challenges of writing a book and testing recipes while keeping the business running, and why plant based baking is no longer just a fringe 'alternative' option.
Helpful Links
Register for the BAC Webinar: Telling the story of your bakery on Nov. 14, 2023
Learn more about Bred: The Cookbook
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Tue, 07 Nov 2023 - 1h 07min - 315 - Rise Up! #195 - Martha Barber
Martha Barber began her baking career by taking cookies into the office at Christmas time. Now she's shipping her delicious shortbread all over Vancouver Island and onto the mainland too.
In this episode, Mark and Martha discuss the steady growth of her bakery, how strategic partnerships have helped the business grow, finding predictable, repeatable wholesale contracts and why she still thrives on the personal, human touch at her bakery.
Helpful Links
@marthasdelectables on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 23 Aug 2023 - 52min - 314 - Rise Up! #194 - Marie-Luce Denis and Brad Labrenz
Okotoks, Alberta is a small community south of Calgary that boasts an old-fashioned main street, beautiful views of the Rocky Mountain foothills and, for the past few years, a top notch bakery and cafe.
In this episode, Mark talks to Brad Labrenz and Marie-Luce Denis, owners of French50 Bakery, who are attracting hungry folk from well beyond the town limits. They talk about how they've grown from a market bakery to renting a kitchen to recently opening their own place in an old house just off main street. It's a conversation about family, community and bringing French tastes to Alberta.
Helpful Links
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 09 Aug 2023 - 1h 08min - 313 - Rise Up! #193 - Anastasia French of BC's Living Wage for Families Campaign
With the cost of living continuing to rise, bakers and other food service workers are finding it harder and harder to make ends meet. The Living Wage for Families Campaign is focused on identifying the real costs of living in Canadian cities and works with businesses to move toward paying employees a real living wage.
In this episode, Mark talks with Anastasia French of the BC arm of Living Wage for Families about the rise in the living wage standard over the past year across the province, the particular challenges within the food service industry, and how her organization can help bakery owners implement living wage strategies at their bakery.
Helpful Links
Living Wage for Families website
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 26 Jul 2023 - 54min - 312 - Rise Up! #192 - Tabitha Langel and Ryan Stoesz
Tabitha Langel wanted to serve her community in Winnipeg first and foremost. After much prayer and deliberation, she decided that baking was the way to do it. Now, over 35 years later, Tall Grass Prairie Bakery is at the heart of two core neighbourhoods in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
In this episode, Tabitha and Ryan Stoesz talk about the origins of Tall Grass, their intentional approach to change and growth, and how they are succession planning for a new generation of owners and bakers.
Helpful Links
Tall Grass Prairie Bread Company
@tallgrassprairiebakery on Instagram
Ayoko Design, creator of Anthologie Magazine
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Production Assistance by Leah Hayward
Wed, 14 Jun 2023 - 1h 29min - 311 - Rise Up! #191 - Steve O'Leary
Black Market Bakers is taking off like a rocket ship in Annapolis, Maryland. Steve O'Leary, his dad and his brother have grown the business from a home kitchen (with Steve's mom selling the loaves door to door) to a food truck, to a full bakery/cafe to recently launching a second location.
But through it all, the business has had a singular focus on happy people -- happy staff, happy customers and a happy, loving relationship between the business partners.
Helpful Links
@blackmarketbakers on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 - 1h 02min - 310 - Rise Up! #190 - Stefan Spicknell
Stefan Spicknell knows who his bakery is for. All he has to do is look out his door on Great Western Road in Glasgow and look at the flats, the schools and the people walking by. And his deep focus those people, and his craft, is what keeps Cottonrake Bakery grounded in his community.
In this episode, Mark and Stefan talk about Stefan's journey to the Great Western Road, from a rented kitchen, to a tiny shop, to a tiny shop with a cafe down the road. And how he's overcome everything from heart surgery to volcanoes to make Cottonrake a mainstay in Glasgow's West End.
Helpful Links
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 31 May 2023 - 1h 16min - 309 - Rise Up! #102 - Daisy Terry
In 2014, three friends got together to bake and sell their bread to the restaurants where they worked. They grew in a shipping container and later in the building across the car park. Now, The Dusty Knuckle is one of the can't miss bakeries in London.
In this episode, Mark and Head of Bread Daisy Terry discuss their evolution from a borrowed kitchen, how they continue to adapt to COVID, and what they dream of doing next. Daisy also explains a 'milk float' and gets Mark drooling over pizza. Enjoy!
Helpful Links
@thedustyknuckle and @bakerdais on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 08 Jul 2020 - 1h 02min - 308 - Rise Up! #101 - Sam Temple
When Sam Temple moved back to his native New Hampshire, he knew he needed a different career. So he started baking, a few loaves, then more, then more. These days, Fire Dog Breads is a full retail bakery making ferociously good bread and pastries for their community in Keene.
In this episode, Mark and Sam talk about running across each other on the Guild forums when Sam was starting out, the slow, steady process to build and grow his bakery, who Sam thinks the podcast is really for, and much more!
Helpful Links
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 01 Jul 2020 - 1h 02min - 307 - Rise Up #100 - Jonathan Bethony and Charbel Abrache
We celebrate 100 episodes of Rise Up! with a wild, far reaching conversation with Charbel Abrache and Jonathan Bethony, bakers and millers at Seylou, in Washington DC.
With baking journeys that bloom beyond the US to Senegal and Venezuela, Jonathan and Charbel are now hyper focused on the grains closest to their bakery, and are looking far beyond wheat to their menu.
In this episode, Mark learns about more than the grain; he sees the bright spark emanating from this unique, vibrant partnership.
Helpful Links
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 24 Jun 2020 - 1h 19min - 306 - Rise Up! #99 - Kostas Karamichos
Kostas Karamichos may live and bake in a tiny village of 400 people in the mountains of Greece, but he is connected to people from around the world. While he bakes for the people of his village and cooks for special events, he also hosts travellers from across the globe, sharing his special piece of paradise.
In this episode, Mark goes on a virtual tour of Kostas' bakery as the delve into what being the Village Baker is truly all about.
Helpful Links
The Bakery of the Village on Facebook
@the_bakery_of_the_village on Instagram
The Poetry of Bread Making - Kostas' bakery on YouTube
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 17 Jun 2020 - 1h 02min - 305 - Rise Up! #98: Khaled Mahmassani
Khaled Mahmassani grew up in Dubai, but his family was originally from Beirut. Khaled moved back to Lebanon to when he became a professional baker, and has been making the good stuff for the people of Beirut ever since.
Switching from baking to teaching before the Covid pandemic, Khaled continues to teach baking in Lebanon and the Arabian peninsula. In this episode, Mark learns about Khaled's baking journey and how it led to publishing an Arabic cookbook for the bakers and online video courses.
Helpful Links
@khaled_mahmassani on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 10 Jun 2020 - 55min - 304 - Rise Up! #97: Jim Challenger
Jim Challenger is a passionate home baker who can't just sit with an idea. After trying every current method of baking great bread in a home oven, Jim created the Challenger Bread Pan, a cast iron baking pan specifically for bread. Response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive.
In this episode, Mark and Jim talk about the intricacies of designing and producing a new product, why it's so important to Jim to give back to the community, and how sometimes a good surname is a huge bonus.
Helpful Links
@challengerbreadware on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 27 May 2020 - 56min - 303 - Rise Up! #96: The FutureCast with Emily Squadra and Annie Moss
The Covid19 pandemic has thrown us all for a loop, forcing some bakeries to close and others to quickly adapt and change. But not all change has been bad.
In this episode, Annie Moss and Emily Squadra, bakery owners from Portland, Oregon join Mark to discuss how their businesses have changed in the time of Covid, and how the crisis has helped them remember what is truly important to them and to their businesses.
The bakery of the future will be different, for sure. It might be much better as well.
Helpful Links
@wildflowerbaking on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 20 May 2020 - 1h 11min - 302 - Rise Up! #95: Christoffer Hruskova
Chris Hruskova travelled the world as a chef before settling in London. There, he teamed up with his friend and successful former bakery owner Per Brun to open Bread Station, with Chris running a location in London and Per in Copenhagen.
In this episode, Mark learns how this multi-national partnership came to be, how adapting to English bread culture meant seeking wholesale customers and how the current pandemic is causing Bread Station to adapt once again.
Helpful Links
@christofferhruskova on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 22 Apr 2020 - 44min - 301 - Rise Up! #94 - Ciril Hitz
Twelve years ago, Ciril Hitz wrote two of the most influential baking books around, complete with a companion DVD to bring his baking to life. He continues teaching and sharing his skills to this day, through Johnson and Wales University, personal classes and his popular BreadHitz website.
In this episode, Mark learns about Ciril's early days as an Industrial Design student, how Peter Reinhart forced him to try out for Team USA and how that experience, and his early videos, continue to influence his work to this day.
Helpful Links
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 15 Apr 2020 - 1h 08min - 300 - Rise Up! #93: Matthew Duffy
Matthew Duffy is all over Instagram with his baking and cooking videos, spreading the good word about great bread. He's also teaching the next generation of bakers at Centennial College in Toronto.
In this episode, Mark learns all about Matthew's long and winding career, cooking for celebrities and with celebrity chefs, while slowing and steadily developing his baking chops to the point where he can share them with his students.
Helpful Links:
@matthewjamesduffy on Instagram
Matthew & Centennial College Bread Program (YouTube)
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 08 Apr 2020 - 1h 14min - 299 - Bonus Episode: Join Our Live Baker Call March 30!
It seems that every baker and bakery owner out there has been affected by Coronavirus.
We are hosting a free live Zoom Call on Monday March 30 at Noon PT to get together with bakers from all around the world to talk about how you are adapting in a world turned upside down.
You are invited! To join the call, sign up to Bakers4Bakers.org (the free online community about the business of baking)
Once you sign up, head to the Community Calendar for all the call details.
Hope to see you on the call!
Thu, 26 Mar 2020 - 11min - 298 - Rise Up! #92: I Don't Want To Go Viral Anymore
How are you dealing with The Virus? Are you hanging in there? In this episode, Mark riffs on the impacts to bakers, how what was impossible is now possible, and how we need a better story once this crisis has passed.
Now is not the time to give up! We can get through this together!
Helpful Links
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 18 Mar 2020 - 22min - 297 - Rise Up! #91: Nicky Giusto
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 history in bread and flour. We talk about the connection between baker and miller, the purpose of the Artisan Baking Center and what it's like to compete at the highest level.
Helpful Links:
Artisan Baking Center on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 26 Feb 2020 - 1h 13min - 296 - Rise Up! #90: Jennifer Koertner
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 location offers several advantages and how she was able to find such a great partner in her baker Sarah.
Helpful Links:
@jens_artisan_breads_ on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 19 Feb 2020 - 45min - 295 - Rise Up! #89 - Joanne Chang
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 beyond a single shop requires a change of focus and Joanne now plays a significantly different role than the early days. And she still has time to write books like Pastry Love!
Helpful Links:
@flourbakeryandcafe on Instagram
Joanne's latest book: Pastry Love on Amazon
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 12 Feb 2020 - 36min - 294 - Rise Up! #88: Laura Rogerson
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 new markets and how she's keeping her build out costs manageable in her new space.
Helpful Links:
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 05 Feb 2020 - 47min - 293 - Rise Up! #87: Richard Placzek and Sammy Wardrop
Richard Placzek is really into baking. Really, really into baking. But it was once he teamed up with Sammy Wardrop that his bakery really took off.
In this episode, Mark talks with both Richard and Sammy about their individual baking journeys, how they met one day at a London farmers market and how they are slowly building The Whole Grain Hearth into a southern Ontario highlight.
Helpful Links:
The Whole Grain Hearth Website
@wholegrainhearth on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 29 Jan 2020 - 1h 19min - 292 - Rise Up! #86: Jodi Whalen and Phil Merrick
Jodi Whalen and Phil Merrick opened August First Bakery and Cafe in Burlington Vermont back in 2010 and step by step have grown it into a sustainable business for them, their staff and their community. They even have the team and systems in place where they can step back from the day to day operations of the bakery.
In this episode, Jodi and Phil share their journey in baking and in business, and share their experience in building a business that will continue after their retirement.
Helpful Links:
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 - 1h 03min - 291 - Rise Up! #85: What Should We Track In The Bakery? What Should We Automate?
It doesn't take more than a handful of products before a bakery owner asks "How can I stay on top of everything?" Yet once the Pandora's Box of tracking spreadsheets is opened, it becomes harder and harder to leave the screen and get back to the bench.
In this episode, Mark talks about the tracking alternatives available to bakers, from pen and paper to major enterprise level software. And then he asks the most important question: What is "good enough?"
Helpful Links:
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 15 Jan 2020 - 33min - 290 - Rise Up! #84: Business Development Planning For Your Bakery
After a busy holiday season, the start of January is the perfect time for some well deserved rest. But once your rested, smart bakery owners take some time to plan out their business development activities for the year ahead.
In this episode, Mark describes a 7 step method that he and Cindy used to plan out business development for their bakery, including a current business assessment, setting realistic development goals and bringing their bake team along for the ride.
Helpful Links:
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 08 Jan 2020 - 32min - 289 - Rise Up! #83: Alexis Hughes-Williams
Not only is Alexis Hughes-Williams building her pop-up bakery, Something Sweet, but she's building a non-profit to empower young women at the same time.
In this episode, Mark learns about how Alexis learned to bake from her great-grandmother, built up a popular pop-up bakery and intends to expand it beyond Nashville, while keeping Girl unKnown a prominent part of her life.
Helpful Links:
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 18 Dec 2019 - 43min - 288 - Rise Up #82: Eddy Mysliwiec
Eddy Mysliwiec worked as a chef while he got his degree and started working for the City of Victoria. But his love of food was too strong. Moving to Montreal, he started Breddy Boulangerie and is becoming a major part of his cities vibrant food scene.
In this episode, Mark and Eddy talk about growing up in France, the pros and cons of a desk job and Eddy's plans for his microbakery.
Helpful Links:
@breddyboulangerie on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 11 Dec 2019 - 1h 06min - 287 - Rise Up! #81: Janice Mansfield
Janice Mansfield switched careers from an office to personal chef, caterer and gluten free baker. Now she is the Bakery Manager of Yonni's Doughnuts, the sweet and leavened counterpart to the excellent Discovery Coffee roasters and coffee shops.
In this episode, Mark learns about how Yonni's has risen and evolved alongside Discovery Coffee, Janice's journey from the office to the bake room and how her love of processes and systems has given her bakers an extra hour's sleep every night.
Helpful Links:
Yonni's Doughnuts / Discovery Coffee
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 04 Dec 2019 - 1h 00min - 286 - Rise Up! #80 - Amy Scherber
Amy Scherber is founder of Amy's Bread, an New York City Institution. Starting in a tiny space in Hell's Kitchen in 1992, her bakery now spans five locations and even a kiosk in the New York Public Library. Through it all, Amy has been a generous teacher, sharing her knowledge of baking and running a successful business.
In this episode, Mark and Amy talk about the early days of the bakery and how things have changed over 27 years. He also learns what keeps Amy excited as her business grows.
Helpful Links:
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 27 Nov 2019 - 56min - 285 - Rise Up! #79 - Dawn Woodward
It turns out the Evelyn's Crackers is about way more than crackers. It's a thriving micro-bakery in Toronto, Ontario which is focused on whole grain bread and pastries, home baker education and yes, crackers.
In this episode, Mark talks with Dawn Woodward, owner of Evelyn's, about her journey north from New Orleans to settle in Toronto, the growth of the bakery and the challenges and opportunity for pursuing local grains in her bakery.
Helpful Links:
@evelyns.crackers on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 - 56min - 284 - Rise Up! #78 - Daniel Leader
Daniel Leader is founder of Bread Alone Bakery and author of three outstanding books on bread and bakeries (in addition to being one of Mark's baking heroes!)
His latest book, Living Bread, continues to inform local bakers via innovations in European baking and milling.
In this episode, Mark and Daniel talk about the struggles the current micro-bakers face as they build businesses for the long term, in the context of the innovation he's seen in Europe. It's a challenging and compelling talk.
Helpful Links:
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@breadalonebakery on Instagram
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Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 13 Nov 2019 - 1h 14min - 283 - Rise Up! #77: Laura Valli
Laura Valli is taking a long and winding path to her education, whether she's in school or out. She recently left her home in Estonia to study at The Bread Lab at Washington State University and is exploring the deep connection between humans and grains.
In this episode, Mark learns about life in Estonia, Laura's world class pursuit of the perfect cup of coffee and what it's like to combine the humanities and wheat breeding. He's also inspired to get over his fear of whole rye loaves!
Helpful Links:
Travelling Minds Podcast with Libby Jeffrey
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 06 Nov 2019 - 1h 36min - 282 - Rise Up! #76 - Amanda Bowers
After leaving the Navy, Amanda Bowers moved to Gainesville, Florida to open a cafe like the ones she loved in Italy. Instead of the cafe, however, she built several iterations of her bakery over 10 years. It's now a dedicated wholesale bakery serving cafes around town.
In this episode, Mark and Amanda talk about her decision to keep her bakery small and family run and the choices that required. We also learn how forming collaborative partnerships between local businesses helps all businesses to thrive.
Helpful Links:
@amandas_traditional_bakeshop on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 30 Oct 2019 - 1h 19min - 281 - Rise Up! #75: Anne Mayhew
Anne Mayhew loves working with her hands. Starting as a costumer and fibre artist, she eventually fell under gluten's spell and started baking bread. A loaf, then two, then 24 at a time before she realized she really should start a bakery.
In this episode, Mark and Anne talk about her long and winding road toward opening LMNOP, being the village baker in a town with some very famous residents, deciding her next moves and how she got such an interesting name for her bakery.
Helpful Links:
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 23 Oct 2019 - 1h 14min - 280 - Rise Up #74: The RealityCast
If the last episode of Rise Up! was about fantasy (Ep 73 - the Fantasy BakeryCast) then this episode is about the reality of opening your own bakery.
Cindy and Mark, partners in Orange Boot Bakery in Regina, Saskatchewan, reflect on their experience launching and running their own bakery. They draw on the perspective gained by time away from the bakery and the wide variety of bakery owners who have been on the podcast so far.
They share several things that they wish they did better and some things they did very well.
Helpful Links:
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Wed, 16 Oct 2019 - 1h 31min - 279 - Rise Up! #73: The Fantasy BakeryCast
Rise Up! is back after a longer than anticipated hiatus.
In this episode, Mark gives an update on their move out West.
Later, his wife Cindy runs Mark through a series of questions (developed during the drive to Vancouver Island) to help him discover The Bakery of His Dreams. The business model will surprise you!
Helpful Links:
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Wed, 09 Oct 2019 - 48min - 278 - Rise Up! #72: Elizabeth Belkind
Elizabeth Belkind was helping Russian immigrants receive war reparations before switching to working with her hands and her taste buds. Local foodies have enjoyed her pastries and cakes ever since. Since opening Cake Monkey in LA thirteen years ago, her business has grown and changed one tiny cake at a time.
In this episode, Mark and Elizabeth talk about the switch to cooking, working with Nancy Silverton, and how she met her business partner Lisa Olin from a Craigslist ad that said "Must Like Cake!"
Helpful Links:
@cakemonkeybakery on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 11 Sep 2019 - 1h 03min - 277 - Rise Up! #71: Amber Lambke
When Amber Lambke moved to Skowhegan, Maine, her new community needed help. She dug in with the community, discovered the many assets they had and eventually formed the Maine Grain Alliance and started the Maine Grains mill.
Now, Skowhegan is known around the baking world for their annual Kneading Conference and the revitalized grain economy in Maine.
In this episode, Amber shares the story of Maine Grains and how the model they followed can be duplicated in communities around the world.
Helpful Links:
Maine Grain Alliance & Kneading Conference
@mainegrainalliance on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 04 Sep 2019 - 1h 00min - 276 - Rise Up! #70: Mac McConnell
Mac McConnell is a much admired teacher and baking instructor who made the leap to opening his own bakery. From their facility in Mountain View, California, Mac, his wife Jaime (the midwife) and their crew serve markets and coffee shops all over the Bay Area.
In this wide ranging conversation, Mark and Mac talk about Mac's journey in baking, his teachers and mentors, opening his bakery and how he managed through a rapid growth spurt. Enjoy the show!
Helpful Links:
The Midwife and the Baker website
The Midwife and the Baker on Instagram
Watch Mac shape bread on YouTube!
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 21 Aug 2019 - 1h 01min - 275 - Rise Up! #69: Jennifer Haglund and Mark Bogard
When Jennifer Haglund and Mark Bogard work the bread shift at Josey Baker Bread, they're making the good stuff for people in the Bay Area. But soon they'll be taking their skills and ideas to the Midwest, to open their own bakery in Michigan.
In this episode, they share their journey so far and their dreams for a market bakery in Ypsilanti that supports local farmers and growers. And they also describe the support and guidance their boss and mentor has given them as they make their leap.
Helpful Links:
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 14 Aug 2019 - 1h 00min - 274 - Rise Up! #68 John Reid
If you get John Reid talking about good bread and local grain economies, be prepared for a hearty, robust conversation. John's vast experience as a baker, oven builder and grain advocate has taken him from his small town outside Melbourne Australia to as far away as Canada, the USA and the UK in his quest to learn and bring that knowledge home.
In this episode, Mark learns about the magic of Scotch ovens, the ethos behind Redbeard and why continued wheat breeding for local ecosystems is so important.
Helpful Links:
@redbeardhistoricbakery on Instagram
Redbeard Historic Bakery website
The Grainz Gathering, 7-9 October 2019
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 07 Aug 2019 - 1h 10min - 273 - Rise Up! #67 Rosie Gray
When Mark learned of Rosie Gray's adventure cycling from Scotland to Belgium and working at bakeries along the way, he just had to learn more.
He caught up with Rosie one sunny summer afternoon, leaning against a tree, in a campground outside Genk, Belgium, after she finished a baking shift. During this entertaining chat, he learns about the vibrant baking culture in the UK and the Low Countries and Rosie's desire to soak it all up.
Helpful Links:
Rosie Gray on Instagram: Reviving Food
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 31 Jul 2019 - 1h 08min - 272 - Rise Up! #66 - Emily Cayer
Emily Cayer is bringing a lifetime of wildlife conservation and a love of nature to the baking community, through her new collaborative venture, We Knead Nature.
Emily is organizing farmers, millers, bakers and brewers to ensure we are all giving back to the source of our great grains, nature itself.
In this episode, Emily shares the mission of We Knead Nature and the progress the group has made over the first few months of existence. Mark also discovers how Emily's love of nature and background as a conservation biologist helped make We Knead Nature a reality.
Helpful Links:
Instagram: We Knead Nature
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 24 Jul 2019 - 59min - 271 - Rise Up#65: Blair Marvin and Andrew Heyn
Blair Marvin and Andrew Heyn are the epitome of bakers who are connected to the community. Through their bakery, Elmore Mountain Bread and their stone mill building company New American Stone Mills, they are building a web of connections in rural Vermont.
From the farmers who grow their grain to the quarries that cut the stone for their mills and the people who love their bread, Blair and Andrew are keeping it real and keeping it local.
Helpful Links:
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 - 1h 08min - 270 - Rise Up! #64: The ClarityCast
In this solo episode of Rise Up! Mark talks about the fear that generates when comfortable routines get broken and getting clear on who you are baking for.
Whether you're reviewing your product lineup or looking at your front entrance with fresh eyes, it's important to remember who are the people that you are serving every day.
There are also some awesome listener emails and some big news in Mark's life. Enjoy the show!
Helpful Links:
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 - 22min - 269 - Rise Up! #63: Lisa Somerville
Ask a chef enough questions and you eventually get work in the kitchen. At least that's what happened to Lisa Somerville. After always finding extra waitress shifts and asking a ton of questions, Lisa embarked on a varied career as a pastry chef in restaurants and hotels, before finally opening her own bakery in the vacation heartland of the White Mountains in New Hampshire.
In this episode, Mark and Lisa talk her baking journey and how raising a family and teaching at the community college all fits into her hectic yet rewarding life.
Helpful Links:
@vintagebakingcompany on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 26 Jun 2019 - 1h 17min - 268 - Rise Up! #62: Mitch Stamm
Mitch Stamm had a long and varied culinary career but truly soared when he switched to baking. He is a long serving board member of the Bread Bakers Guild of America, renowned baking instructor at Johnson and Wales University and has coached the very best bakers in America via the Team USA competitive baking team.
In this episode, Mark learns about Mitch's circuitous route in cooking from Alabama to Colorado, making the switch to baking and then to teaching. They also discuss the Guild's Artisan Baking Certification program and why young bakers need to be tenacious and fearless to build a career that matters.
Helpful Links:
Mitch at Johnson & Wales University
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 - 1h 10min - 267 - Rise Up! #61: Joe Fitzmaurice
Joe Fitzmaurice comes from a long line of bakers and restaurateurs. But when he and his wife Julie closed their successful Dublin bakery to move to a tiny Eco-village in Cloughjordan, he was making a statement about local community, local grain and the Common Loaf.
In this episode, Mark learns about life in an intentional community, how Soda Bread is a new 'tradition', what the Common Loaf movement is all about and how if Joe ends up baking less and less bread then he's truly fulfilled his vision.
Helpful Links:
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 12 Jun 2019 - 1h 09min - 266 - Rise Up! #60: Jerod Pfeffer
The pull of craftsmanship is strong in Jerod Pfeffer. His bakery, 460 Bread in Driggs Idaho, provides exceptional bread throughout the Teton Mountains. And it's drawn him into the world of competitive bread baking as well. Jerod is a member of Team USA , hoping to compete in the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie next spring in Paris.
In this episode, Mark and Jerod talk about building 460 Bread, what compelled Jerod to compete for a place on Team USA and how the experience is making him a better baker.
Helpful Links:
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 05 Jun 2019 - 1h 16min - 265 - Rise Up! #59: ConferenceCast - A Taste For Grain Recap
Mark attended the 4th Annual Le Goût Du Grain / A Taste For Grain gathering in Montreal and had an absolute blast.
In this episode, Mark shares his impressions of Montreal, gives an overview of the gathering, heaps praise on the organizers and shares his thoughts on the emerging Food Security / Food Sovereignty movement.
This revolution will be tasty!
Helpful Links:Tricot Principal, the conference venue
Restaurant Manitoba, where the post conference dinner was held
My favourite bakery in Montreal (that I know of!)
Another awesome Montreal bakery (that I visited!)
My favourite brasserie in Montreal (that I went to!)
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Show Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 29 May 2019 - 42min - 264 - Rise Up! #58: Gus Reckel
Four years ago, Gus Reckel changed careers and sunk his life savings into converting an old print shop into a bakery and cafe on the edge of Bushwick, Brooklyn. L'Imprimerie is going strong, bringing traditional French baked goods (and new flavours too) to the neighbourhood, along with fun, humour and irreverence too.
In this episode, Mark learns about the difference between investment banking and bread baking, the challenges with opening a bakery in the midst of the competitive New York food scene, why it helps to live a modest life when you're in business and how to build an Instagram following loved by almost everyone, if not your Mom.
Helpful Links:
The Magic of Bread Making video, featuring Gus
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 22 May 2019 - 1h 08min - 263 - Rise Up! #57: Jennifer Lapidus
Jennifer Lapidus has made a huge mark all over the Southern USA baking scene. A baker and former bakery owner, Jennifer is the founder of the Carolina Ground mill and a leading advocate for bread wheat production in the South. She's also one of the lead organizers of the famous Asheville Bread Festival.
In this episode, Mark tries his best to keep up with everything going on in Jennifer's life. They also talk about her early days as a baker, apprenticing with the legendary Alan Scott, the generosity and camaraderie of bakers, how the rise of new stone mills all over North America is a very good thing, and what she's got planned for early 2021.
Some links:Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 15 May 2019 - 1h 04min - 262 - Rise Up! #56: Tara Jensen
Tara Jensen is an author and an artist. Her community is so lucky that bread and pastry are her media.
Over her baking career, Tara has built and rebuilt bakeries under her Smoke Signals brand, first in North Carolina and currently in rural Kentucky. In this episode, Mark and Tara talk about her journey south from her native Maine, her baking and educational retreats and how starting baking for her community brings some social healing to people who have had a rough go in recent years.
Some links:Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 08 May 2019 - 57min - 261 - Rise Up! #55: Josey Baker
When Josey Baker moved West, it was to advance childhood education. But a lucky gift of some sourdough started changed everything.
In this episode, Mark and Josey talk about his rapid rise from Community Supported Baker to building out Josey Baker Bread as part of The Mill in San Francisco. But throughout it all, there is a much deeper discussion of culture, values, privilege, mentors and leadership. It's a exceptional chat with a very thoughtful baker.
Some links:Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 01 May 2019 - 1h 12min - 260 - Rise Up! #54: Daniel Speek
Daniel Speek grew up in the US but now lives in the Netherlands, where he is slowly and steadily growing a following for his bread and baking. It's hard work, especially in a market that does not have a strong bread culture.
In this episode, Mark and Daniel talk about the bread scene in Maastricht, alternative ways to bootstrap and grow a micro bakery and what it's like to live and bake in a squat community.
Survey requests! Please help Mark design the new Bakers 4 Bakers community by answering a few questions.
And help Daniel make his next move at Bread Connections too.
More links:@breadconnection.nl on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 24 Apr 2019 - 1h 17min - 259 - Rise Up! #53: Jeffrey Hamelman
It took incredible persistence for Jeffrey Hamelman to become a bread baker. From the time he finally convinced a local bakery owner to hire him, he has grown his knowledge and skills to an immense level. Thankfully, Jeffrey's life has been as much about teaching as it has been about baking.
In this episode, Mark and Jeffrey talk about the highlights of his illustrious career, from competing in the Coupe du Monde, starting the baking centre at King Arthur Flour and writing arguably the best bread book in the English language so far. But they also talk about the closeness of the baking community, the evolution of global bread culture and the need to continually build upon the knowledge of the past.
Some links:Jeffrey Hamelman's book on Amazon
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 17 Apr 2019 - 1h 15min - 258 - Rise Up! #52: Peter Reinhart
Peter Reinhart is the author of many books on bread and pizza in addition to being a stellar baker and teacher. His 2001 book The Bread Baker's Apprentice was the first bread book Mark ever bought and kick-started hundreds of baking journeys around the world.
In this episode, Mark learns about Peter's winding and accomplished career in baking, writing and teaching, his love of pizza and the amazing bread symposium "On the Rise", held annually at Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte, NC.
Some links:On the Rise Symposium channel on YouTube
Get Your Ticket to the Bread Symposium
Peter Reinhart's books on Amazon
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 10 Apr 2019 - 1h 24min - 257 - Rise Up! #51: Marc-Andre Cyr
Marc-Andre Cyr started out with the dream of getting famous as a musician. Now he's famous to the baker family as a baker, teacher and founder of Montreal's hippest grain conference, Le Goût du Grain / A Taste For Grain.
In this episode, Mark and Marc talk the vibrant restaurant scene in Montreal, getting started in baking, the challenges of baking in a restaurant, and his vision for Le Goût du Grain. You'll be booking tickets to Montreal after this!
Some links:Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 03 Apr 2019 - 1h 05min - 256 - Rise Up! #50: Sheena Howdle
Sheena Howdle is travelling the world, baking bread wherever she goes. After graduating from baking school on Vancouver Island, she slowly moved East, spending time in Saskatoon before making the big leap to the United Kingdom.
In this episode, Mark and Sheena talk about her life as a professional bread baker; where she first realized a life in food was for her, combining travel and baking. the struggles and rewards working in the food industry and where she's headed next.
Some links:Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 27 Mar 2019 - 1h 24min - 255 - Rise Up! #49: Sarah Rossi
Sarah Rossi worked at bakeries from a young age, but never saw baking as a career choice. But after the Great Recession hit, she figured working with dough was close to working with clay and the rest is history.
In this episode, Mark and Sarah talk about the Rhode Island School of Design, life as a bread baker in one of Boston's premiere bakeries, the generosity of the baking community and dealing with a killer commute as she tries to move home to New Hampshire.
Some links:Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 - 54min - 254 - Rise Up! #48: Teisha Huff
Not only was Teisha our first intern at Orange Boot Bakery, but she also moved to Regina full time after graduation and became our Head of Bread. These were Orange Boot’s blissful days, where we had a full team and were rocking out the best baked goods in town.
But after a few years together, things got hard for Teisha and she felt she needed to switch careers for a while. Thank goodness that didn’t last too long. These days she’s in Saskatoon, back to baking the good stuff at Night Oven Bakery.
In this episode, we have a great chat and get caught up on all the cool things Teisha’s done in her young life. We also dig into exactly what it’s like to be a young baker, working the early shift when it seems the world around you is on an opposite schedule. And we figure out how to be at peace with that - as much as possible anyway.
Some links:Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 13 Mar 2019 - 1h 16min - 253 - Rise Up #47: Lieschen Moller
Lieschen Moller has a busy career in the health care field, but bread baking has her in its gluten-y tentacles. Last year, she started Lizzy's Bakehouse, a cottage microbakery that is making awesome bread for her subscription customers.
In this episode, Mark and Lieschen talk about starting a microbakery as a side hustle, the connections she's made with bakers, the joy and perils of Instagram and being part of "Rofco Nation." Then they get into the role of bread in her childhood. Whew! What a talk!
Some links:Cooking with Butter and Lizzy's Bakehouse on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 06 Mar 2019 - 1h 20min - 252 - Rise Up! #46: Paul MacEwen
Slow Rise Bakery has been an inspiration for Mark ever since Paul and his partner built their timber framed bakehouse and brick oven in 2007. Yet this is the first time they've met and had a chance to get to know each other.
In this episode, Mark and Paul discuss running a bakery within the constraint of living on a small island, designing a lifestyle around bread baking and what it's like to use the first wood fired commercial deck oven in Canada.
Some links:Slow Rise Bakery Facebook Page
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 27 Feb 2019 - 57min - 251 - Rise Up! #45: Helene Godin
When Helene Godin left her law career, she dreamed of opening a cute bakery that served her local community in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. And she did that, at least for a little while.
By The Way Bakery now has four locations in New York and is in over 40 Whole Foods Markets. In this episode, Mark and Helene talks about making the switch from the corporate life, getting started, then leaping to wider distribution.
Oh, and By The Way, everything Helene makes is gluten free, dairy free and kosher!
Some links:Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 20 Feb 2019 - 51min - 250 - Rise Up! #44: Suzanne Slomin
Green Rabbit Breads isn't Suzanne Slomin's first sourdough bread bakery and it's not her first bakery set on a farm. However Green Rabbit is her first solar powered bakery, nestled in the picturesque Mad River Valley of Vermont.
In this episode, Mark an introduction into running a small year round bakery in tourist country, the fun of getting a commercial oven from the gravel road to the bake house and the challenges of running a business that is bigger than only the owner, but not much bigger.
Some links:Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 13 Feb 2019 - 1h 22min - 249 - Rise Up! #43: Jeff McCarthy
Jeff McCarthy is bringing the good stuff to the people of Greensboro, North Carolina. Bread from his new microbakery is popping up at farmers markets and being dropped off via a new subscription service. And he's also caring for two kids as a stay at home dad at the same time.
In this episode, Mark learns about Jeff's wild and crazy journey in food and pastry before getting bitten by the bread bug, what it's like baking in your mother in law's kitchen and why a babysitter will likely be his first bakery employee. It's a fun chat with a very interesting fellow.
Some links:Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 06 Feb 2019 - 1h 31min - 248 - Rise Up! #42: Travis Gerjets
Travis Gerjets is the owner of Prairie Sky Breads in Minot, North Dakota. It's a popular farmer's market and subscription bakery and Travis is working hard to expand into his own production space.
In this episode, Mark learns about how Travis got into baking, what life is like in Minot after the Great Flood of 2011 and how Travis is methodically and confidently planning for his expansion. He's an excellent example of how to go into things with your eyes wide open.
Some links:@prairieskybreads on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 30 Jan 2019 - 1h 00min - 247 - Rise Up! #41: Judith Norell
Judith Norell faced an uphill battle breaking in to the bread baking scene in New York but her tenacity and resilience paid off in the end. Silver Moon Bakery has been a mainstay in Manhattan's Upper West Side for eighteen years now and Judith and her crew show no signs of slowing down.
In this episode, Mark and Judith talk about her first career as a musician, the challenge finding work as a middle aged, female baker and the special place Silver Moon holds in the neighbourhood.
Some links:@silvermoonbakery on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 23 Jan 2019 - 1h 06min - 246 - Rise Up #40: The Return of Peter Claybaker
Episode #37 of Rise Up! ended with Peter Claybaker, owner of Marquette Baking Company, dealing with downsizing his bakery and eliminating his retail service. Since then there have been some major changes in Marquette and Peter is in a much better place.
In this episode, Peter shares his news and tells the story of how brittle the business model of small bakeries can become. But it's also a story of the enduring attraction of the local bakery and how help can come unexpectedly.
Some links:Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 16 Jan 2019 - 49min - 245 - Rise Up! #39: David Norman
David Norman fell in love with bread during a trip to northern Europe. So much so that it baking became his passion and career for over 30 years. After baking all over the USA he settled in Austin and opened Easy Tiger Bake Shop and Beer Garden, which has just opened its second location.
In this episode David shares what triggered his bread obsession, the many mentors he's had over the years, the difference between training and teaching and what it's like working with talented business partners.
Some links:David Norman (@doughpuncher) on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 09 Jan 2019 - 1h 02min - 244 - Rise Up #38: The PopupCast. Thoughts about sunk costs and stealing like an artist
In this episode Mark riffs on a recent conversation he had about pop up events and the impact they have on brick and mortar businesses. Rather than simply complain about pop ups, how can bakeries combine the best of pop ups with the best parts of their existing business?
Some links:Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 19 Dec 2018 - 28min - 243 - Rise Up! #37: Peter Claybaker
Mark first met Peter Claybaker in San Francisco when Peter was buying the deck oven for his brand new bakery. 10 years later, Marquette Baking Company continues to serve this small college town on the shores of Lake Superior, although the business has changed significantly in the last year.
In this episode, Peter explains how he got into baking and how he built Marquette Baking Company. They also discuss how several business challenges caused big changes at the bakery in 2018 and what the future holds for Peter and his bakery.
Some links:Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 12 Dec 2018 - 1h 21min - 242 - Rise Up! #36: Suzanne Gessler
Suzanne Gessler was a social worker and city planner. In a way, she still is. As owner and baker at Penny Loaf in Winnipeg Manitoba, Suzanne is making sure her bakery plays a key role in her neighbourhood's vitality.
In this episode, Mark and Suzanne talk about changing careers to open a bakery, how she built a little gem in the Corydon neighbourhood of Winnipeg and how she built the massive wood fired brick oven that bakes all the bread.
Some links:@thepennyloafbakery on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 28 Nov 2018 - 1h 06min - 241 - Rise Up! #35: Jessica Carpinone
Jessica Carpinone has a passion for bread, for her team and for equity. And as co-owner of the Ottawa bakery Bread By Us, she's able to work in all her passions every day.
In this episode, Mark and Jessica talk about the impact of the recent tornado that hit the Ottawa area, how Bread By Us is there for the community regardless of income or other circumstances, and the challenges faced by the modern food service employee.
Articles mentioned in this episode:
The True Price of Bread, by Jessica Carpinone
How Tech Bros Fell in Love with Bread Baking
Some links:Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 21 Nov 2018 - 1h 14min - 240 - Rise Up #34: Nicole Davis
Nicole Davis never planned to take over the family farm. But the call of the country was too strong, so strong in fact that she also bought the stone mill next door. As the owner of Daybreak Mill, Nicole is hard at work building connections with bakers of all sizes and transforming a staple product into a cool consumer brand.
In this episode, Mark and Nicole talk about how she made her way back to the farm after high school, how she's bringing a mill with a lot of history into the 21st century and what it's like visiting Coffee Row as a young, female, organic farmer in the heart of commodity grain country.
Some links:Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 14 Nov 2018 - 1h 00min - 239 - Rise Up #33: The ProfitCast
Bakery owners are on a mission. We want to make the best baked goods we can and both feed and nourish our community. We want a happy team, happy customers and happy farmers and millers too.
But is there room in all this happiness for profit?
In this episode, Mark shares his thoughts on the book Profit First by Mike Michalowicz, which was recommended by Rebecca Channer, founder of the amazing ProsperCity. The book has changed the way he thinks about money in general and profits in particular. He discusses how the ideas in the book would've helped him run Orange Boot Bakery and how they can help you run your bakery successfully for the long term.
Don't forget to subscribe to the show!
Some links:ProsperCity - the company which caused me to read the book!
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 07 Nov 2018 - 26min - 238 - Rise Up! #32: Corina Gaffney / The Joycast
After years and years of dreaming and planning to open her own bakery, Corina Gaffney is the proud owner of Great Lakes Baking Company in Hudson Ohio. The bakery has been around for over 20 years and now Corina and her team are focused taking the bakery to whole new level of taste and happiness.
In this episode, Mark and Corina sit down on her patio to talk about her decision to purchase an existing bakery and what it takes for the new owner and the staff to gel into an excellent team.
We also talk a lot about Joy. Before, during and after the chat. The joy of baking, of podcasting and sharing our work with the world.
Some links:Great Lakes Baking Company website
@greatlakesbakingco on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 31 Oct 2018 - 1h 01min - 237 - Rise Up! #31: Giacomo Salata
Giacomo Salata took the traditional Italian path to being a pastry chef, including deciding on his path in life at age 13. But his career so far has been anything but traditional, taking him from his hometown of Padua to England, Saskatchewan and Ottawa, Ontario.
In this episode, Mark learns more about how one becomes a pastry chef in Italy, what it's like to work at a major fusion restaurant in London and how Giacomo and his partner Martina made their way to Canada.
Some links:Pasticceria Paride in Padua, Italy
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 24 Oct 2018 - 1h 11min - 236 - Rise Up! #30: Jesse Merrill
Depending on how you count, Polestar Hearth has been around for 18 months or 10 years. That's because 18 months ago, Jesse Merrill moved his bakery from his backyard to a gorgeous retail space in Guelph Ontario. This little gem is now a hub for bread lovers from all over town.
In this episode, recorded on site at Polestar Hearth, Mark and Jesse discuss his move from a home business to a retail bakery, how he's built his team and the strong emotional connection between his customers and great bread.
Some links:Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 17 Oct 2018 - 1h 31min - 235 - Rise Up! #29: Ontario Trip Report / Arlo Brandl
Mark and Cindy are back from a massive road trip through Ontario and into the Midwest USA, checking out the amazing trees and lakes and visiting as many bakeries as humanly possible.
In this two-part episode, Mark shares his thoughts on the trip, with an emphasis on the wide variety of community bakeries they saw throughout Ontario. Then, Mark and Arlo Brandl from Tecumseh, Michigan have an in-person chat about Arlo's new bakery and his recent success in becoming the BBGA's seventh Certified Bread Baker.
Some links:@tecumseh_bread_pastry on Instagram
BBGA's Artisan Baker Certification Program
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 10 Oct 2018 - 40min - 234 - Rise Up! #28: Michael Sellers
Michael Sellers left a successful business career to open his solo bread bakery in Peekskill New York. And it truly is a solo operation, from baking to packaging and delivery to all over Westchester County.
In this episode, Mark and Michael talk about the ins and outs of running a subscription bread operation, the challenges of working in a shared space and how the need to connect with customers can lead to extremely long work days. Michael also turns the tables and gets Mark talking about his bakery and the decision to close Orange Boot Bakery.
Some links:@journeymanbakery on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 03 Oct 2018 - 1h 48min - 233 - Rise Up! #27: Don Guerra
Don Guerra is not simply an awesome bread baker. He’s also a leader in the Community Supported Bakery movement and is at the forefront of the local grain movement in Tucson, Arizona.
In this episode, Mark and Don have a lively discussion about Don’s life in baking, including a significant detour right in the middle, and how his local community supported his reboot, first in his garage and then with his retail bakery. They also marvel at the connections bakers make with each other all around the globe. It really is a global (baker) village!
Some links:Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 26 Sep 2018 - 50min - 232 - Rise Up! #26: Melina Kelson
Melina Kelson is a baker, teacher and wood fired oven officianado. She is also long serving board member of the Bread Baker’s Guild of America.
In this episode, Mark and Melina discuss her path to becoming a renowned baking instructor, what the Guild board does on a non-WheatStalk year, her bootleg baking project and her new role as Operations Manager at Princi Kitchens in Chicago.
Some links:Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 19 Sep 2018 - 58min - 231 - Rise Up #25: Martin Philip
Martin Philip spent time as a musician and a financier before turning his attention to baking and many, many people are glad that he did. Martin is the Head Baker at King Arthur Flour in Vermont and author of the amazing memoir and bread book Breaking Bread: A Baker's Journey Home in 75 Recipes.
In this episode, Mark and Martin talk about Martin's journey in baking, how he convinced Jeffrey Hamelman to take him on at King Arthur and what it was like to write his book. But mainly they geek out over the wonderous magic of bread baking.
It's like a leisurely afternoon on the porch pondering the meaning of life through gluten, but in podcast form.
Some links:Breaking Bread: A Baker's Journey Home in 75 Recipes (Amazon)
Martin Philip's Website: Breadwright.com
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 12 Sep 2018 - 1h 01min - 230 - Rise Up #24: Randy George
Randy George is a very generous baker and teacher and not just in and around the bakery he founded in Middlesex, Vermont, Red Hen Baking Company. He's also mentored a great many bakers and bakery owners as an active member of the Bread Baker's Guild e-group.
In this episode, Mark and Randy talk about his start in baking, how Red Hen was founded, what it's like running a wholesale bakery and how Randy puts his employees front and centre in his operation.
Some links:Red Hen Baking Company Website
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 05 Sep 2018 - 1h 15min - 229 - Rise Up #23a: The New, Improved Solveig Tofte Episode
(This version gets Solveig's and Mark's voices back in sync. So sorry for the mix up!)
Solveig Tofte is a fun loving, exceptionally friendly baker with an international reputation. Not only does she own and operate the amazing Sun Street Breads in Minneapolis, Minnesota but she also travels the world teaching baking and connecting with other bakers.
In this episode, Mark and Solveig talk about her experience with Team USA at the Coupe de Monde, starting Sun Street Breads and forming the best named group ever - the Intergalactic Bakers Federation.
Some links:Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Thu, 30 Aug 2018 - 1h 16min - 228 - Rise Up #23: Solveig Tofte (fixed!)
Solveig Tofte is a fun loving, exceptionally friendly baker with an international reputation. Not only does she own and operate the amazing Sun Street Breads in Minneapolis, Minnesota but she also travels the world teaching baking and connecting with other bakers.
In this episode, Mark and Solveig talk about her experience with Team USA at the Coupe de Monde, starting Sun Street Breads and forming the best named group ever - the Intergalactic Bakers Federation.
Some links:Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 29 Aug 2018 - 1h 16min - 227 - Rise Up! # 22: Annie Moss
Annie Moss is co-owner of Seastar Bakery in Portland, Oregon and she isn't afraid of working with others to make the place of her dreams. She partnered up with three friends to build not just a bakery, but a cafe and pizza joint, all sharing the same space and same oven. The result is a unique neighbourhood place beloved by her regulars.
In this episode, Mark and Annie talk about Annie's start in baking, how her time at New York's Greenmarket formed some of her ideas about local food and community connection, and the neverending variety of Advanced Toast.
Some links:Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 22 Aug 2018 - 1h 18min - 226 - Rise Up #21: Amy Halloran
Amy Halloran is a writer, teacher and activist who is digging deep into how local food economies can revitalize communities. And she's working hard to improve the situation in her home town of Troy, New York.
Amy is the author of The New Bread Basket, which described the re-emergence of the local grain movement throughout the US - a movement which has continued to grow and build momentum.
In this episode, Mark and Amy talk about how she got into writing and into bread, and the intricate web of connections that make up the international network of local grain communities.
Some links: Amy Halloran's WebsiteThe New Bread Basket by Amy Halloran (Amazon)
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 15 Aug 2018 - 1h 13min - 225 - Rise Up #20: The Style Episode
So what style of baking do you do? What does that even mean?
In this episode, Mark tries to unpack the answer to the question "What style of bread do you bake", the joys of baking during a heat wave and shares feedback on the Volker Baumann episode - from Volker.
Plus, it's listener email time!
Some links:Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 08 Aug 2018 - 19min - 224 - Rise Up #19: Volker Baumann
Volker Baumann has helped hundreds and hundreds of bakers during his long career as a baker, bakery owner and renowned baking instructor.
In this episode, Mark and Volker renew their friendship as Mark learns the bigger story of Volker's life in baking, from apprenticing in Germany to owning a bakery in Calgary, Alberta to his 25 year career as a Baking and Pastry instructor at SAIT. Retirement hasn't slowed Volker down one bit!
Some links:Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Baking and Pastry Arts Program
Volker's Book: Baking, the Art and Science (out of print)
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 01 Aug 2018 - 51min - 223 - Rise Up #18: Jim Williams
Jim Williams and his wife Lynn own Seven Stars Bakery in Providence, Rhode Island and over the past 17 years have grown to three locations and an extremely cool side project too.
In this episode, Mark and Jim talk about how he started as a baker in California, moved to Rhode Island to help Lynn start Seven Stars and the fun and challenges of expanding over the years. They also talk about Jim's renewed interest in single varietal, fresh milled flour and how that spawned Backdoor Bread.
There's also some awesome free plugs for the Grain Gathering and ProsperCity.org
Some links:@sevenstarsbakery on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 25 Jul 2018 - 54min - 222 - Rise Up #17: Dan Rivera
Dan Rivera and his wife Kim travelled far and wide to get their baking education, before moving back to the US and settling in upstate New York. As they slowly rebuild their 80 acre farm, their bakery The Breadery is popping up at markets from Westboro to Lake Placid.
In this episode, Dan shares his travel tales, talks about meeting 'his people' at the Maine Kneading Conference, building his brick oven and baking for six markets each week.
Some links:Triple Green Jade Farm Website
@triplegreenjadefarm on Instagram
Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website
Credits:Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck
Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck
Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin
Wed, 18 Jul 2018 - 1h 20min
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