Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck (Mark Dyck: Baker and lover of bakeries)
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| 15 Mar 2018 | Rise Up! # 2: Tracey Muzzolini | 00:50:18 | |
Mark's friend and bread baking hero Tracey Muzzolini is the first ever guest on Rise Up! Not only is her bakery (Christie's Mayfair Bakery in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) the epitome of a vibrant, family owned bakery, but Tracey is an internationally renowned bread baker in her own right. But as Mark learns, when she was young, the last thing Tracey wanted to be was a baker. What changed to set her on this incredible journey? Don't forget to subscribe to the show! | |||
| 01 May 2019 | Rise Up! #55: Josey Baker | 01:12:23 | |
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 | |||
| 07 Apr 2021 | Rise Up! #128 - Adam Christie | 00:51:03 | |
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 from his local baker to learn about how he built his bakery, what their first five months in business have been like and what's in store for the bakery and the bakers. Helpful Links @workingculturebreadon 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 | |||
| 07 Oct 2020 | Rise Up! #110 - Martin Barnett | 01:14:13 | |
Martin Barnett has been a baker, bakery owner and teacher for over 40 years. After retiring as the head of the baking program at Vancouver Island University, he built the bakery and teaching centre Seraphina's Oven beside his home in Ladysmith, BC and is still teaching professionals and amateurs alike. In this episode, Mark catches up with his friend and learns about his early days as a bread runner in a hippie co-op, shifting from baking to teaching and the adventures his students had in the VIU program. We get a good look at a baking life well lived.
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 | |||
| 22 Apr 2020 | Rise Up! #95: Christoffer Hruskova | 00:44:45 | |
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 | |||
| 15 Jun 2022 | Rise Up! #172 - Don't Farm on Rented Land | 00:36:04 | |
In this episode, Mark riffs on the challenges faced with building your bakery, or running your marketing, on platforms that you don't own. Plus, listener questions and more! Helpful Links Atomic Habits and The Power of Habit on Goodreads Ask a question or listen to past episodes on 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 | |||
| 04 Apr 2018 | Rise Up! #3: Patti Hollenberg | 00:55:42 | |
Mark's friend Patti Hollenberg is this week's guest on Rise Up! Patti was the first full time bread baker Mark hired at his bakery, but her true gifts lie in fancy and delicious pastries.
Patti's bakery, Chess Piece Patisserie in Fredricton, New Brunswick is bringing taste and charm to the main street in town and keeping Patti really, really busy.
It was a long and winding journey from Miramichi, NB to Chess Piece Patisserie, as Mark discovers.
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| 29 Nov 2023 | Rise Up! #198 - Lisa DiVirgilio Arnold | 00:52:46 | |
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
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| 26 Sep 2018 | Rise Up! #27: Don Guerra | 00:50:36 | |
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 | |||
| 16 Sep 2020 | Rise Up! #107: The FilmCast: Ferment Sourdough and Bakers Dozen Stories | 01:07:04 | |
Today is a special five person podcast! Coinciding with the world premiere of Bakers Dozen Stories, a series of short documentary films about bakers and their craft, we are joined by the filmmakers and the bakers featured in the first film, FERMENT. Andre and Rafa teamed up to make Ferment Boulder, a micro bakery with a ton of heart and some seriously fast delivery bikes. Brian is a filmmaker and gifted storyteller with a passion for bread. And Ian is a photographer who is used to filming on cliff faces, but can also get up close and personal with a ball of dough. Together, they have created a feast for all the senses - a film with heart and humour, and the imagery of Chef's Table and the Tour de France.
Helpful Links Ferment Boulder website The Bakers Dozen Stories on Vimeo Ferment, Brian and Ian 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 | |||
| 20 Nov 2019 | Rise Up! #79 - Dawn Woodward | 00:56:39 | |
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 | |||
| 05 Mar 2025 | Rise Up! #221 - Laura Fessenden | 01:01:44 | |
Laura Fessenden dreamed of being a record executive, but food nosed ahead of music at Moxie Bread Co. in Boulder, Colorado. Starting as a barista, Laura took on more and more responsibility until her mentor and bakery founder Andy Clark died in 2022. Now the overall Director of Operations, Laura and her team are continuing Andy's legacy while building a business that works for everyone, well into the future. There is also mention of Mark's new project, the Bakery Leadership Circle and two new, excellent baking books: Flour is Flavour by Dawn Woodward and Early Riser by Arlo Brandl 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
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| 16 Oct 2019 | Rise Up #74: The RealityCast | 01:31:24 | |
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 | |||
| 03 Oct 2018 | Rise Up! #28: Michael Sellers | 01:48:27 | |
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 | |||
| 23 Aug 2023 | Rise Up! #195 - Martha Barber | 00:52:23 | |
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
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| 01 Jun 2022 | Rise Up! #171 - Bakery Systems | 00:25:07 | |
There are a hundred moving parts at the bakery, even for solo bakers. Ingredients coming in, food going out, and all the processes in between. Without well defined, repeatable, teachable systems, a day at the bakery can feel like chaos. Get your team on the same page, however, and you can make more product, and feed more people than you ever imagined. In this episode, Mark shares stories of systems gone awry at bakeries and coffee shops he's visited, and his own bakery as well. He makes the case for getting the boss and the team moving in the same direction to develop systems so your bakery runs more smoothly and with less tension. And he offers some ideas for getting started in making your bakery system savvy. 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 | |||
| 27 Jan 2021 | Rise Up! #118 - Charlie Emers | 01:09:06 | |
Charlie Emers was a market gardener, but the outbuilding he had designed for vegetable storage was calling to him to be a bakery. So he borrowed a mixer, bought an old oven and got to baking. That was over 20 years ago and Patchwork Farm and Bakery is still going strong. In this episode, Mark and Charlie finally chat after swapping emails for over a decade. They talk about the early days, how his everyday matzoh changed his business and how baking fits his personality and lifestyle so well. Helpful Links @patchworkfarmand 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 | |||
| 09 Oct 2019 | Rise Up! #73: The Fantasy BakeryCast | 00:48:27 | |
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 | |||
| 10 Oct 2018 | Rise Up! #29: Ontario Trip Report / Arlo Brandl | 00:40:28 | |
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 | |||
| 06 Oct 2021 | Rise Up! #150 - Stephanie Swane | 01:09:20 | |
Stephane Swane is the publisher and editorial director at Modernist Cuisine, which recently launched a deep dive into pizza with Modernist Pizza. In this episode, Mark and Stephanie discuss her Dakota roots, the work involved to compile such a massive compendium of history, culture and science about our favourite baked meal, the design decisions that went into the book and some of the myths that were dispelled during their research. 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 | |||
| 06 Mar 2019 | Rise Up #47: Lieschen Moller | 01:20:49 | |
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 | |||
| 15 Aug 2018 | Rise Up #21: Amy Halloran | 01:13:05 | |
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 | |||
| 22 Jun 2022 | Rise Up! #173 - Joan Kanner | 00:57:42 | |
Sometimes you just see a need and feel compelled to fill it. After working together in the corporate world and being underwhelmed by the quality of their box lunches, Joan Kanner and Michelle Bond decided to bring the great bagels of their native New Jersey to Baltimore. Starting with pop-ups and market bakes in 2015, by 2020 they opened Bottoms Up Bagels on Greenmount Avenue. Now they are taking their bagel show on the road, after two very successful pop-up roadshows in Bozeman, Montana and Cohoes, NY. Dialing in from the hoodoos of Utah, Joan and I discuss how great bagels aren't just for New York and Montreal, how Bottoms Up Bagels is willing to take on every form of distribution and what it takes to make a splash with their Bagel Roadshows across the USA. 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 | |||
| 29 May 2024 | Rise Up! #201 - Jessica Rivers | 01:02:58 | |
Jessica Rivers is co-owner and connection engine of the amazing bakery Working Culture Bread in Victoria BC. In the three years since Mark talked to her husband Adam in Episode #128, the bakery has grown and their family has too. Through it all, Jess and the Working Culture team have built even stronger ties within the community, through fundraising, advocacy and lots of listening. In this episode, Jess and Mark talk about how starting a family helped her baking team grow closer, her faith in food providers to come together to help people and her new project, Club Bop, which helps local small businesses of all stripes support each other. There is also talk about Mark's new project, the Bakery Leadership Circle, which has a new session starting in July. Helpful Links @workingculturebread 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
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| 23 Jun 2021 | Rise Up! #138 - Thom Leonard | 01:16:57 | |
Over his long and illustrious baking career, Thom Leonard has helped hundreds of bakers understand the mysteries of grain and flour. He's owned bakeries in Kansas and Georgia, has been a leader and teacher via the Bread Bakers Guild of America and helped Heartland Mill create flour suited for artisan bakers across the country. In this episode, Mark sits down with Thom to get a fuller story of the life and career of one of his true baking heroes. 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 | |||
| 27 Nov 2019 | Rise Up! #80 - Amy Scherber | 00:56:27 | |
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 | |||
| 26 Jun 2019 | Rise Up! #63: Lisa Somerville | 01:17:30 | |
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 | |||
| 24 Jul 2019 | Rise Up! #66 - Emily Cayer | 00:59:11 | |
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 | |||
| 31 Mar 2021 | Rise Up! #127 - Brant Stewart | 01:07:00 | |
Brant Stewart came to Beirut as a photographer who wanted to tell the stories of the refugees fleeing the war in Syria. Before long, he was fundraising and starting food related projects in and around Beirut, including Mavia bakery. In this episode, Mark learns of Brant's constant drive to help his community in Lebanon thrive, even as he faces political revolution and deals with the explosion that damaged his home and bakery. And he learns of the myriad of projects Brant has underway and planned to begin.
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 | |||
| 19 Apr 2021 | Slow Rise Podcast #1 - Mark Dyck and Mitch Stamm | 00:50:12 | |
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 his podcast off the ground. Mark is a baker, community builder, former bakery owner and long time Guild member who, in 2018, started Rise Up! The Baker Podcast, where he talks with bakers and bakery owners from around the world. Helpful LinksMark Dyck (@madbaker) on Instagram Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Bread Bakers Guild of America website Credits: Produced by Mark Dyck Hosted by Mitch Stamm Music: Hippie Bulle - Stoned Funghi (ID 213) - by Checkie Brown Creative Commons License (by-nc-nd) | |||
| 18 Aug 2021 | Second Rise: Rosie Gray Returns | 01:21:38 | |
"Second Rise" is a collection of Mark's favourite conversations from deep in the Rise Up! archives. This episode was originally broadcast as Episode 109, in September 2020. Rose Gray is back! After completing her cycling/baking adventure in Belgium and Denmark, Rosie returned to her native Scotland to oh, let's see, organize an awesome gathering on local grains, convert a horse trailer into a bakery and start baking six days a week for the people in her village. And start University. And more! In this episode, Mark gets all caught up on her adventures, learns how to pronounce Kincraig and gets schooled on some Scottish geography. And dig into the idea of bakeries leading local economic revivals. Reviving food, reviving communities. Great stuff! 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 | |||
| 13 Jan 2021 | Rise Up! #116: Noah Elbers | 01:25:58 | |
Noah Elbers has a massive impact on the baking community from his farm and bakery in New Hampshire. Whether it's generously helping bakery owners and oven builders, or redesigning his bakery as a training and education centre, Noah is willing to go the extra distance to build a business that lasts. In this episode, Mark gets to know Noah beyond the baking forums and digs into the history of Orchard Hill, its amazing apprentice program and even geeks out a bit about software for the small 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 | |||
| 20 Apr 2022 | Rise Up! #169 - Nickey Miller and Josie Rudderham | 00:53:01 | |
Nickey Miller and Josie Rudderham are co-owners of Cake & Loaf in Hamilton, Ontario and are also co-authors of a brand new cookbook called, you guessed it, Cake & Loaf! In this episode, Nickey and Josie share the story of their bakery, their continued commitment to paying a living wage for their employees, even through the pandemic, and the love and care they have put into their book. The love they have for good food and their community shines through! Helpful Links @cakeandloafbakery 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 | |||
| 19 Jun 2024 | Rise Up! #204 - Ian Herrington | 01:10:50 | |
Ian Herrington turned the turmoil of Covid into the catalyst to make the leap into bakery ownership. Now Leavened, his elegant bakery / cafe in Cleveland is making a name for itself within the neighbourhood and for miles around. In this episode, Mark and Ian talk about the quiet rhythms of a bake team working around the bench, the joy of working with great partners and the thrill of welcoming Ian's regulars into the bakery every morning. There is also talk about Mark's new project, the Bakery Leadership Circle, which has a new session starting in July. 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
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| 08 Apr 2020 | Rise Up! #93: Matthew Duffy | 01:14:43 | |
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
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| 04 Dec 2019 | Rise Up! #81: Janice Mansfield | 01:00:41 | |
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 | |||
| 27 Feb 2019 | Rise Up! #46: Paul MacEwen | 00:57:43 | |
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 | |||
| 12 Apr 2023 | Rise Up! #186 - Sage Dilts and Nathan Hodges | 01:06:49 | |
Moving to an island in the Pacific Northwest is not easy. Moving intentionally, with a view of contributing to the community is even more difficult. But Sage Dilts and Nathan Hodges have done just that with their farm and bakery on Lopez Island, Washington. In this episode, Mark learns how Sage and Nathan met in grad school in the Bay Area, where Sage also developed her baking chops, how they found their way to Lopez Island and how the locals embraced their quest to make the best bread from the localist grains. And how Barn Owl Bakery is feeding their village. Alan Scott also makes recurring appearances in the journey, as a mentor and guide. 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 Production Assistant: Leah Hayward
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| 15 Nov 2023 | Rise Up! #197 - Amy Corliss | 01:16:31 | |
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
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| 24 Jul 2024 | Rise Up! #208 - Holly Showalter | 01:16:45 | |
Holly Showalter was a pastry chef in Virginia when the big skies of Montana came calling to her. After several years working different jobs and settling into the local community, Holly opened Wild Oats Baking. Now she's feeding the people and the people are fully embracing her and her food. In this episode, Mark and Holly talk a little about tiny houses, more about hiring from within a small town, and a lot about how serving the local community means bringing all your skills to bear on the things they want to eat. 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
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| 14 Aug 2019 | Rise Up! #69: Jennifer Haglund and Mark Bogard | 01:00:34 | |
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.
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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 | |||
| 10 Aug 2022 | Second Rise: Randy George of Red Hen Baking Company | 01:07:58 | |
Randy George was one of my mentors when we had Orange Boot Bakery, although we never spoke 1:1 until this talk in September 2018. (Rise Up! #24) When I was planning the podcast, Randy was one of the people at the top of my list of folks to talk to, because he was really focussed on putting his employees front and centre in the bakery. He was the guy you turned to when attracting and retaining employees came up. And his bakery is a wholesale operation, which I knew nothing about but was curious to learn about. So I was thrilled when we finally got to spend some time together. There's lots in this talk that you're going to love.
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 | |||
| 01 Aug 2018 | Rise Up #19: Volker Baumann | 00:51:31 | |
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 | |||
| 13 Jul 2022 | Second Rise: Charlie Emers of Patchwork Farm and Bakery | 01:02:55 | |
Charlie Emers is an old friend of mine, although only via email, until we got together for a conversation back in early 2021. (Rise Up! #118) Since he was on the show, we've struck up a fun correspondence, with Charlie writing me long emails from his front porch. I imagine him hitting send and then either heading to the bake shop or sneaking out the back of the farm for a hike or a ski. It's a friendship I cherish. Baker, Philosopher and Matzoh maker, Charlie Emers of Patchwork Farm and Bakery in rural Vermont. Helpful Links @patchworkfarmand 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 | |||
| 15 Jan 2020 | Rise Up! #85: What Should We Track In The Bakery? What Should We Automate? | 00:33:59 | |
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 | |||
| 03 Apr 2019 | Rise Up! #51: Marc-Andre Cyr | 01:05:06 | |
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 | |||
| 14 Sep 2022 | Rise Up! #175 - Nels Leader | 00:51:46 | |
Nels Leader is the second-generation CEO of the iconic Bread Alone Bakery in Boiceville, New York and is continuing to move their vision to Feed The World forward. In this episode, Mark and Nels talk about how you're never "done", even as the business expands, how Bread Alone shifted to being a carbon-neutral bakery and what the future holds for the bakery and the bakers at Bread Alone. Helpful Links @breadalonebakery 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 | |||
| 26 Jan 2022 | Rise Up! #161 - Shiri Reuveni-Ullrich | 00:45:54 | |
As a speech therapist, Shiri Reuveni-Ullrich worked with youth and young adults who often found it difficult to connect with others. When she discovered that baking could be the thing that brought them closer together and brought them great joy, she shifted gears and started Rising Above Bakery. Now their cottage bakery is looking for a larger, more permanent home. In this episode, Mark and Shiri discuss the ways baking can be therapeutic as well as nourishing, making the leap from therapist to bakery founder and how she plans to expand into a brick and mortar bakery. Helpful Links @risingabovebakery 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 | |||
| 13 Jun 2018 | Rise Up! #13: Troy DeRego | 01:34:44 | |
Troy DeRego knew that opening a retail bakery in a small Mississippi college town would be a challenge. But his quest to provide nourishment for his community was worth struggling for. In this episode, Mark and Troy talk about how Troy looked at the unique challenges of a small town artisan bread bakery and, one by one, found a solution that just might work. And guaranteed, it's a solution that tastes amazing. Some links:@deregos.crackers 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 | |||
| 18 Dec 2019 | Rise Up! #83: Alexis Hughes-Williams | 00:43:13 | |
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 | |||
| 27 Mar 2019 | Rise Up! #50: Sheena Howdle | 01:24:47 | |
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 | |||
| 27 Jun 2018 | Rise Up #15: Road Trip with Cindy Dyck | 01:20:02 | |
In the middle of a road trip to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Mark springs the microphone on his wife and baking partner Cindy. While admiring the green crops and dodging white tailed deer, Cindy shares her favourite stories about owning Orange Boot Bakery. Listen in to hear how it's always possible to pack a little more into the day's production, the joy of working with a team of energetic bakers, and what it means to truly connect with your customers.
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 | |||
| 01 Mar 2023 | Rise Up! #183 - Daniel Saez | 01:12:39 | |
All it took was a well made hollandaise sauce for Daniel Saez to switch from life as a lawyer to a life in food. Starting as a culinary chef in his native Venezuela, Daniel eventually made his way to Canada and shifted from culinary to pastry and finally to bread. Now his bakery, Noctua Bread Project in the Junction in Toronto is focused on serving the best possible baked goods to the people in his vibrant, eclectic neighbourhood. In this episode, Daniel shares his story of deciding to leap into food, moving to Canada and overcoming the stresses of opening his own bakery. We also dig into the importance of sticking to one's vision and principles, and using them to guide difficult decisions. 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
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| 20 Dec 2023 | Rise Up! #200 - A Conversation with Daisy Chow and Nate Houge | 01:51:35 | |
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
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| 27 May 2020 | Rise Up! #97: Jim Challenger | 00:56:56 | |
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
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| 07 Jul 2022 | Second Rise: Nate Houge of Brake Bread in St. Paul, Minnesota | 01:03:54 | |
While Mark and Cindy head out on a summer adventure, we're taking a second look at some of Mark's favourite conversations from the podcast archives. In this episode, we travel back to a conversation with Nate Houge of Brake Bread in St. Paul, Minnesota. It's a peek into the start of a budding friendship that thrives to this day. (This conversation originally aired as Episode 5 in April 2018) 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 | |||
| 18 Jan 2023 | Rise Up! #181 - David Aplin and Camelia Proulx | 01:28:50 | |
David Aplin was a rock guitarist who apprenticed as a baker at Loblaws. Camelia Proulx was building a career in the food industry front-of-house. Together, they spent the past 12 years rocking the baking world in Scarborough, Ontario at their bakery Cliffside Hearth. In this episode, Mark, David and Camelia sit down to talk bread, wood fired ovens and getting the maximum production from a very small baking space. And Mark discovers just how closely his baking journey has aligned with David's, year after year. And also, some annoucements around baking gatherings with Mark over the next few weeks! Helpful Links @cliffside_hearth_bread_company 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 | |||
| 20 Nov 2024 | Rise Up! #215 - Chris DiPiazza | 01:12:30 | |
When Chris DiPiazza needed a break from his IT business, he took a cooking class with a bread baker. That class opened up a portal that changed his life and career. From small beginnings, Chris slowly built up his wholesale business until opening Mighty Bread Co. in a small corner of a larger building in 2017. These days, his bakery is the main player in the building, as Chris and his team go from success to success. In this episode, Mark and Chris talk about how Chris' role has changed over the years, how they keep the team's creativity high and cohesion tight, and how he is revelling in connection with his neighbourhood and the robust food community in Philadelphia. There is also talk about Mark's new project, the Bakery Leadership Circle, which has a new session starting in the Spring 2025. 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
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| 16 Sep 2021 | Repost: John Reid from 2019 | 01:03:09 | |
From August 2019, Mark's conversation with John Reid, baker and owner of Red Beard Historic Bakery in Australia and one of the organizers of the 2019 Grainz Gathering. John died on September 16, 2021 at age 58. Memorial information can be found here. | |||
| 19 May 2021 | Rise Up! #134 - Adrian Hale | 01:13:45 | |
From a childhood enjoying Montreal Bagels to spending time travelling across America, Adrian Hale has created a strong network of bakers, millers and farmers. And while she shares her love of local grains with home bakers, she is also sharing a story of community and connection. In this loose and winding chat, Mark follows Adrian's journey across the North American whole grain scene, from Portland to Florida and back again. But they keep coming back around the table, with good food and people you love. Helpful Links @1000bitesofbread 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 | |||
| 25 May 2022 | Rise Up! #170 - Laura (elbe) Brannan | 01:23:25 | |
Laura Brannan, aka elbe, has been baking her cannabutter based cookies and cakes since the days when they were allowed as medicine only (and even then it was deeply in the 'grey zone.) Now, Elbe's Edibles are available through cannabis stores throughout Oregon. In this episode, Mark and elbe discuss the significant roadblocks to opening a cannabis business even though it's now a legal ingredient, the advantages of baking with cannabutter and elbe's struggles and successes building a food based business over the past 12 years. 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 | |||
| 09 Sep 2020 | Rise Up! #106 - Mike Vaona | 01:20:12 | |
Mike Vaona has combined his vocation and his avocation. By day, he brings his hardware engineering skills to the team at Ooni ovens, making incredibly small and highly effective pizza ovens. By night, he is either baking his own bread or advising his squadron of Instagram followers. In this episode, Mark and Mike discuss Mike's shift from Internet startups to pizza ovens, how the baking community on Instagram is thriving and how he is bringing back his great grandmother's way of cooking and eating. They also butcher most Italian words and some English too. :)
Helpful Links @rosehillsourdough 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 | |||
| 18 Dec 2024 | Rise Up! #217 - Nic and Lisa Romano | 01:07:23 | |
Lisa and Nic Romano had careers in food and hospitality, and got into market baking so Nic could stay home with his young family. But when business took off and they had a chance for a Big Leap, they both dove in, taking over The Breadery in 2023. Now they are delivering wholesale bread around the state, running a full retail bakery (complete with olive oil tasting!) and are still attending four markets. In this episode, Mark learns more about the effort involved in taking over an existing bakery, merging two passionate customer bases together, and keeping the family intact and engaged in a massive bakery project. There is also the Bakery Leadership Circle, which is accepting applications for the Spring 2025 session! 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
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| 21 Jul 2021 | Rise Up! #142 - Brooke Hanes | 00:55:29 | |
Brooke Hanes is a self-taught bread baker making the good stuff for the people in her small town in rural Pennsylvania. She recently opened a retail shop and slowly growing her bakery, while keeping things manageable for a solo operation. In this episode, Mark and Brooke talk about her early travels in Colombia, returning to Pennsylvania, the regeneration of Brookville, finding other bakers and the joys and challenges of staying solo.
Helpful Links Wild Rose Bread Co. Facebook Page @wildrosebreadcompany 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 | |||
| 06 Feb 2019 | Rise Up! #43: Jeff McCarthy | 01:31:58 | |
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 | |||
| 08 Aug 2018 | Rise Up #20: The Style Episode | 00:19:57 | |
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
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| 08 Dec 2021 | Rise Up! #157 - Joshua Bellamy | 01:22:18 | |
When Joshua Bellamy decided to become a baker, he went for it, moving to Vermont to learn and apprentice. Then he moved back to his hometown of Raleigh, NC and eventually opened Boulted Bread with his partners Fulton and Sam. In this episode, Mark learns about Joshua's teachers and mentors, opening and growing Boulted Bread, the food scene in Raleigh, the new ideas he is pursuing and the challenges in growing and rejuvenating a strong team. 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 | |||
| 26 Jun 2024 | Rise Up! #205 - Sandhya Mahadevan | 01:06:30 | |
When we get tired and frustrated as bakery owners, we often fall into the trap of thinking of our employees as expenses and not assets and partners. Luckily, there are resources like the Good Jobs Strategy to help us reset our thinking and put our employees at the forefront of our business success. In this episode, Mark talks with Sandhya Mahadevan of Good Jobs Institute about their work with large and small businesses evaluating the role of employees and implementing strategies to build long term benefits for the people and the business. They talk specifically about the Good Jobs Strategy and how it can be applied to bakeries of all sizes. There is also talk about Mark's new project, the Bakery Leadership Circle, which has a new session starting in July. Helpful Links The Good Jobs Strategy overview 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
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| 17 Mar 2021 | Rise Up! #125: Jen Zeuner and Anne Keller | 01:02:48 | |
Jen Zeuner and Anne Keller came to Fruita, Colorado for the awesome mountain biking and stayed. Visitors kept asking where to find good food in town and they took the hint and opened Hot Tomato Pizza to feed the people. But they aren't just feeding cyclists; they are building community across all social groups in town. In this episode, Mark, Jen and Anne talk about the rise and rise of Hot Tomato, what it means to serve the whole community and how they are evolving their business to serve the owners too.
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 | |||
| 17 Nov 2021 | Rise Up! #155 - Kyle Greer | 01:03:44 | |
A summer work exchange in France changed the direction of Kyle Greer's life. After experiencing the cycle of farming, milling and baking first hand, he moved back to Quincy, California to build his own farm and bakery, and to build the unique Astrié style mill that he used in France. In this episode, Mark learns about Kyle's transformative trip to France, the difference between the Astrié mill design and traditional stone milling and why the world needs more "pan-archy." 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 | |||
| 21 Feb 2024 | Remembering Sarah Black | 00:50:24 | |
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
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| 17 Apr 2019 | Rise Up! #53: Jeffrey Hamelman | 01:15:13 | |
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 | |||
| 24 Feb 2021 | Rise Up! #122 - Matt Sanger | 01:23:14 | |
Matt Sanger was seeking the balance between head work and hand work and found it in baking. He's built Round River Baking from a basement micro-bakery to a thriving retail bakery while continuing to find the right balance as he grows. In this episode, two friends Mark and Matt catch up on what's happening at the bakery, dealing with ever present change, and then dig into Matt's background and why baking had such a profound effect. Helpful Links @roundriverbaking 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 | |||
| 04 Dec 2024 | Rise Up! #216 - Tim Kastner | 00:51:13 | |
Tim Kastner loves bread and he loves the solitude of bread baking. He also loves working at the Bread Lab, a wholesale bread bakery in St. Paul, Minnesota. In this episode, Tim shares the origins of the Bread Lab, springing up as part of Patisserie46, a fine pastry shop founded by master patissier John Kraus, and how his passion for baking makes the night shift a feature of the job, rather than a burden. There's also talk of Mark's new workshop, the Bakery Leadership Circle, which is opening applications for the Spring 2025 session on December 10! 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
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| 20 Feb 2019 | Rise Up! #45: Helene Godin | 00:51:21 | |
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 | |||
| 11 Apr 2018 | Rise Up! #4: Josie Rudderham | 01:04:36 | |
Josie Rudderham is co-owner of Cake & Loaf bakery in Hamilton, Ontario. In this episode of Rise Up!, Mark and Josie discuss the craziness of holiday baking, how Josie and her partner Nicky got started baking in her home kitchen and how Cake and Loaf has grown to where their entire staff is paid a living wage.
Links: Cake & Loaf Bakery: http://cakeandloaf.ca The Rise Up Podcast: http://riseuppod.com
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| 05 Feb 2020 | Rise Up! #88: Laura Rogerson | 00:47:15 | |
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 | |||
| 29 Dec 2021 | Second Rise: Blair Marvin and Andrew Heyn | 01:06:13 | |
"Second Rise" is a collection of Mark's favourite conversations from deep in the Rise Up! archives. This conversation with Blair Marvin and Andrew Heyn, was originally broadcast as Episode 65, in July 2019. In this episode, Mark, Blair and Andrew discuss building and running their wood fired bakery, committing to using locally farmed grain in their bread and bringing the same commitment to local in the design and production of their stone mills. 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
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| 26 Oct 2022 | Rise Up! #178 - Kitty and Alex Tait | 00:57:08 | |
When Kitty Tait was 14, she went through a very rough time, and baking bread was key to her recovery. She baked, and baked, and baked some more, until her friends and neighbours were well fed, and she kept on baking. Soon Kitty and her dad Alex were baking by subscription, then at a retail shop and are now running The Orange Bakery in Watlington, UK full time. In this episode, Mark, Kitty and Alex sit down to talk about the remarkable growth of the Orange Bakery, their excellent book Breadsong, how Instagram helped Kitty find her teachers and mentors and their latest project to spread the craft and nutrition of fine bread baking. Helpful Links @the_orangebakery on Instagram Breadsong: How Baking Changed Our Lives - goodreads 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 | |||
| 17 Oct 2018 | Rise Up! #30: Jesse Merrill | 01:31:03 | |
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 | |||
| 08 May 2019 | Rise Up! #56: Tara Jensen | 00:57:40 | |
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 | |||
| 06 Nov 2024 | Rise Up! #214 - Erica Leahy | 01:13:52 | |
Erica Leahy was working in an office job when she realized she had missed her calling. So she gave up her stock options and health plan, left the office and set off for the life of a pastry chef. After unpaid internships, several stints baking for fine restaurants, finding her feet in a commissary kitchen and starting a family, she opened Three Daughters Baking Co. in 2018. In this episode, Mark and Erica talk about the people in her life that have been cheering her on (and pitching in) throughout Erica's baking career, and how she's put down deep roots over the past 16 years in South Orange. There is also talk about Mark's new project, the Bakery Leadership Circle, which has a new session starting in early 2025. Helpful Links @threedaughtersbaking2018 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
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| 24 May 2023 | Rise Up! #189 - Maurizio Leo | 00:56:51 | |
Maurizio Leo has been writing the excellent Perfect Loaf blog for a decade now, teaching thousands and thousands of people to bake amazing sourdough bread. His writing and teaching style, paired with top-notch photography, makes his site one of the most important resources in the baking community and his new book is helping him reach an even larger audience. In this episode, Mark learns what drives Maurizio to continually hone his baking craft, why it's important to share what you learn as you go, and how bread and baking keeps his creativity high, even after 10 years of writing and teaching. 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 Production Assistant: Leah Hayward
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| 17 Jul 2019 | Rise Up#65: Blair Marvin and Andrew Heyn | 01:08:59 | |
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
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| 03 Jul 2024 | Rise Up! #206 - Lyndsey Bell and Jay Valeri | 00:59:58 | |
Once Lyndsey Bell realized that the corporate life was not for her, she and her partner Jay Valeri dove into the world of donuts and coffee. Since they found their sweet spot and opened Bigfoot Donuts seven years ago they have gone from strength to strength. In this episode, Mark, Lyndsey and Jay talk all things donuts and coffee, being able to take advantage of opportunities when they are presented, who exactly is going to drive their donut truck, and more. It's a fun talk with two hard working bakers. 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
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| 23 Oct 2024 | Rise Up! #213 - Gillian Lundgren | 00:55:46 | |
Gillian Lundgren was lured to the Bay Area by her favourite aunt and has never left. Through a long and varied career as a baker in San Francisco, from bakeries to pop ups, she founded Black Jet Baking Co. right down the block from where she got her start. She's putting down deep roots and making sure the people in her neighbourhood are well fed. In this episode, Mark and Gillian talk about both the need for and the short life span of Hustle, how Covid forced her bakery to flip from mostly wholesale to all retail, and how Gillian keeps her creative juices flowing in all aspects of her bakery. There is also talk about Mark's new project, the Bakery Leadership Circle, which will run again in 2025 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
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| 16 Feb 2022 | Rise Up! #164 - Katie Kopsick | 01:02:04 | |
Katie Kopsick wasn't planning on opening a bakery. But when Covid rose up she lost her brand new job and was itching to do something, so Katie started baking bread for friends and neighbours. Two years and two moves later, the Bolivar Bread team is making the good stuff in historic Harpers Ferry and Katie is going from strength to strength. In this episode, Mark and Katie talk about her early days, swapping dutch ovens in her home oven, obtaining her mythical Rofco oven and bringing her customers with her as she crossed the road from her house in Bolivar to her new bakery in Harpers Ferry. 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 | |||
| 30 Aug 2018 | Rise Up #23a: The New, Improved Solveig Tofte Episode | 01:16:08 | |
(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 | |||
| 16 Jan 2019 | Rise Up #40: The Return of Peter Claybaker | 00:49:25 | |
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 | |||
| 03 Nov 2021 | Rise Up! #154 - Larry Harris | 00:58:19 | |
From the moment Larry Harris learned that Canada was getting their own version of the Bake Off / Baking Show, he wanted to be a contestant. And once he was on the show, he knew he wanted to have his own artisan bakery. In this episode, Mark delves into Larry's Great Canadian Baking Show experience, baking every single Technical Challenge, and then gets the lowdown on Larry's new bakery, the transition to professional baking and how it's still a thrill to get stopped in the street by Baking Show fans. 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 | |||
| 07 Aug 2019 | Rise Up! #68 John Reid | 01:10:21 | |
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 | |||
| 26 Mar 2020 | Bonus Episode: Join Our Live Baker Call March 30! | 00:11:20 | |
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!
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| 30 Jan 2019 | Rise Up! #42: Travis Gerjets | 01:00:40 | |
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 | |||
| 18 Nov 2020 | Rise Up! #113: Hannah Sadler | 01:09:15 | |
Hannah Sadler is baking the good stuff for the folks in her town of Springfield, TN. She started in her oven until her kitchen was full to bursting, then opened Grain + Honey last year. Hannah's been there for her community through Covid and is slowly building a strong team to keep feeding the people. In this episode, Hannah shares how she's been making the business work so far and how the town embraced her shop. And they dig into why joining the Bread Bakers Guild of America might be next for her. Helpful Links Grain + Honey Bake Shop web site @grainandhoneybakeshop on Instagram Bread Bakers Guild of America 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 | |||
| 05 Jun 2019 | Rise Up! #60: Jerod Pfeffer | 01:16:02 | |
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 | |||
| 05 Oct 2022 | Rise Up! #177 - Josh Houston | 00:52:16 | |
When Josh Houston started teaching cooking at his local high school, the incumbent chef put him in charge of the baking program. It didn't take long before Josh was baking so much bread and pastries in order to 'crack the code' of yeast and gluten that he needed to start selling his extras. Stark Raving Bread was born. In this episode, Mark and Josh discuss the birth and growth of Josh's bakery, moving from home to a commercial kitchen and soon back home again, and how he is finding the balance to bake for hundreds of people and still be a great husband and father.
Helpful Links @starkravingbread 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 | |||
| 31 Jul 2019 | Rise Up! #67 Rosie Gray | 01:08:38 | |
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.
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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 | |||
| 07 Nov 2023 | Rise Up! #196 - Natasha and Ed Tatton | 01:07:01 | |
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
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| 15 Dec 2021 | Second Rise: Jesse Merrill | 01:17:10 | |
"Second Rise" is a collection of Mark's favourite conversations from deep in the Rise Up! archives. This conversation with Jesse Merrill, live from his bakery in Guelph, was originally broadcast as Episode 30, in October 2018. In this episode, 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 of his customers even break into the conversation to let us know first hand! 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 | |||
| 10 Jun 2020 | Rise Up! #98: Khaled Mahmassani | 00:55:02 | |
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 | |||