Behind The Bakery
Hi there! I’m Mackenzie — the hands behind the rolling pin, the heart behind the recipes, and the founder of Bakery & Blooms. I wanted to start our blog with a little peek behind the scenes, and share how this sweet and floral adventure came to life.
A Little About Me
I’m a hardworking, determined, and friendly soul who finds joy in life’s simple pleasures — from digging into the garden and crocheting on a quiet evening, to pulling tractors (yes, really!) and raising chickens. When I’m not baking, I’m working as a part-time esthetician and nail tech, or helping my boyfriend run his business by handling office work. Life is full, busy, and beautiful — and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Where It All Began
I’ve loved baking for as long as I can remember, but the spark really ignited when I was just a kid. One year, my mom made me the most magical birthday cake — a jewelry box cake that was pure perfection. I remember looking at it in total awe, thinking, I want to be able to do that one day. And that dream never really left me.
Fast forward to the spring of 2024 — I had finally perfected my cinnamon roll and bagel recipes. I thought, These are too good not to share. That’s when the idea struck: what if I sold them at the farmers market? And better yet — what if I teamed up with someone who loved flowers just as much as I loved baking?
Enter Ayden — my best friend and the floral genius behind the “Blooms” in Bakery & Blooms. She’ll have her own intro soon (trust me, you’re going to love her), but together we turned a simple idea into something special: homemade baked goods and hand-picked florals, side by side.
What Bakery & Blooms Means to Me
For me, this business isn’t just about pastries and pretty petals — it’s about connection. I love that something as simple as a cinnamon roll or a bouquet can brighten someone’s day. I want people to feel the love and care that goes into every single item. There’s something different about receiving something homemade — not factory-made, but thoughtfully made. It’s a feeling I hope to share with every customer who visits us.
Running Bakery & Blooms has also helped me dream bigger. One day, I hope to have a homestead where I can grow, bake, and create even more — offering everything from the land, with love.
A Few of My Favorite Things
My cinnamon rolls are my pride and joy — they’re not just fun to make, they’re also one of our most-loved items (along with our jalapeño cheddar bagels — a definite fan favorite!). I’m always experimenting and testing new recipes to add to the menu, and I love the creativity that comes with it.
You’ll usually find me in the kitchen with coffee in hand (team coffee forever), music on — anything from country to classic rock to oldies — and a big smile on my face. The mood in my kitchen? Joyful. Always.
Thank you for being here, for supporting this dream, and for sharing in the sweetness and beauty of it all. Whether you’re grabbing a treat for yourself or gifting someone you love, just know there’s a whole lot of heart behind everything we make.
With love (and sugar and blooms),
Mackenzie
