I heard someone say 'bonkers' the other day in an interview and it made me smile. It's a great word and I'd forgotten all about it. I've had it in my back pocket just waiting for an opportunity to use it. Well, here it is. Outfitting a bakery with equipment is nothing but bonkers. Using this word brings the littlest bit of light to this paramount task. Here's a partial list of the over $100,000 of equipment that I need to open Flour + Co: ovens proofer walk in freezers ... continue reading...
The Journey of Opening a Bakery Part 3: The Friends in My Neighborhood
Watching a little prime time TV last week reminded me of one of my favorite shows growing up: Mr. Rogers. With his cardigan sweater, comfy tennies, and well-groomed hair, Mr. Rogers welcomed me into his home and neighborhood each week. I felt like one of the gang, and especially loved it when we all went on a field trip to a neighboring business (me vicariously from the comfort of my living room). It was always fun to get an inside peek at the business, such as a factory tour, but Mr. Rogers ... continue reading...
The Journey of Opening a Bakery Part 2: An Oakland, Berkeley Bakery Hop
My baked goods acumen is finely tuned, but only after years and thousands of calories devoted to sampling these tasty morsels. Thank goodness R&D is a never ending duty in this business. What can I say, I just can't walk by or hear about a bakery opening and not stop in. I love feeling the buzz, gazing at the eye-popping displays, breathing in the sweet scents, and, of course, trying a handful of their specialties and my standards. My strategy? Plan a walking tour, if possible, with ... continue reading...
The Journey of Opening a Bakery in San Francisco – Part 1
[Originally published on thecitygoround.com, the personal blog of Emily Day] Chapter 5 is juicy, I promise. However, four very long chapters have set the stage for this juiciness. To get you up to speed in a hurry, here's a cliff note synopsis. Chapter 1: childhood - wonderful family, friends, and memories in Kansas City, MO, and Minneapolis, MN me and my older sis Chapter 2: college - pretty amazing on all fronts; academic, social, and life lessons. Gosh, I wish there ... continue reading...
Flour & Co has a new home!
Yippee!! We finally have found the perfect home for our bakery! Well, it will take a while to pretty it up so we can invite you in, but we're expecting an opening in spring 2013. Stay tuned for our journey to opening our doors! ... continue reading...
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