Rising to the Occasion

Rising to the Occasion I bake traditional sourdough and Artisan style loaves, and also gluten free breads and treats that are aligned with my ketogenic, Primal lifestyle.

I source organic and local whenever possible, and I avoid processed junk like the plague!

Maple glazed salmon, creamy Parmesan Brussels sprouts, and sliced heirloom tomatoes, made by my sweet  Delicious!
09/21/2022

Maple glazed salmon, creamy Parmesan Brussels sprouts, and sliced heirloom tomatoes, made by my sweet Delicious!

04/18/2019

I'm sorry I have been out of touch. I had to get an office job last fall to help pay for major bills, and to get myself some health insurance. Since then I have been formally diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Celiac Disease, so gluten free has become mandatory for me. I cannot even be around flour without having a reaction, so kneading dough and mixing up baked goods will no longer be something I can do. I may get back to gluten and dairy free or Vegan baking at some point but right now my focus is on healing my body. Thank you all for your patronage and support over the past 5 years.

05/08/2018

I'm going to be one of the vendors at Pensacola VegFest this weekend! Come on out and see me and try some yummy samples and maybe buy some delicious vegan treats to take home! I will have my Crunchy Seed Crackers, Flax Wraps, Raw Vegan Veggie Wraps, Gluten Free Vegan Fudgy Brownies, Vegan Cinnamon Rolls, GFDF Vegan Pumpkin Flax Muffins, Simple Sourdough Bread, Multigrain Sourdough Bread, and some Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread (gf and vegan), along with a few other treats! I will be there from 11 to 5pm.

Mulberries from our neighbor's tree will make a fine cobbler and more chia jam!
04/21/2018

Mulberries from our neighbor's tree will make a fine cobbler and more chia jam!

Coffee with   toasted coconut almond milk, and a       Pumpkin Spice Walnut Muffin to start my Saturday with a happy bel...
04/07/2018

Coffee with toasted coconut almond milk, and a Pumpkin Spice Walnut Muffin to start my Saturday with a happy belly! The muffins came out light, moist, and delicious!

When it's Breakfast For Dinner Night, and the guys want pancakes, Mama gets a mini frittata filled with pastured eggs, s...
02/02/2018

When it's Breakfast For Dinner Night, and the guys want pancakes, Mama gets a mini frittata filled with pastured eggs, sausage, organic kale, organic mushrooms,organic red bell peppers, and raw cheddar. And bacon on the side. Lots of bacon!

01/27/2018
01/27/2018

"When God closes a door, He opens a window." I recently found out that the main venue that I supply, The Drowsy Poet at Innerlight, is closing as of January 28. I have had a wonderful relationship with Steve Gagne, the franchisee, and his lovely family for almost three years. Steve has a wonderfully creative mind and frequently pushed me to expand my baking skills in ways that I couldn't have imagined. Because of his family, I have worked hard to expand my gluten and dairy free options so that his little girl could enjoy her birthday cake, and his wife could enjoy the hors d'ourves at parties without getting gluten sickness, and that the kids (and eventually customers) didn't have to feel deprived whatever the dietary issue. I am so incredibly grateful for the experience of working with the Gagne and Drowsy Poet families!
Since that door is now closing, hopefully, God will now open a window for me! I am still baking for the Pensacola Co-op, but no other venues at this time. I believe that I need to focus on my gluten free and special diet items, so I will be working to that end. As always, I am available for private orders; just PM me and let me know what you need!

Step three: hide the very last piece from the guys for my Midnight Snack!
11/24/2017

Step three: hide the very last piece from the guys for my Midnight Snack!

Step 2: fill the pie shell with a silky toasted coconut custard!
11/23/2017

Step 2: fill the pie shell with a silky toasted coconut custard!

Step one:  Make a pie crust that is low carb, gluten and dairy free, that is so delicious that no one will know or care!
11/22/2017

Step one: Make a pie crust that is low carb, gluten and dairy free, that is so delicious that no one will know or care!

11/20/2017

I'm in dire need of updating this page. I have a TON of new recipes for gluten and dairy free goodies that I have developed over the last few months, that I can't wait to show off!

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Why I make the breads...

When I was a little girl, I got an Easy Bake Oven for Christmas one year. I quickly used up all the mixes it came with, and began to beg bits of batter, dough, and crust from my mother (who was-and is- an AMAZING cook!) and I would create my own “masterpieces.” Surprisingly, no one got sick from my creations, and even asked for more! I began to spend more time in the kitchen, helping my mom, and even taking over a time or two. My mother taught me that food is meant to be enjoyed, and is a marvelous canvas for creativity.

I moved overseas as an adult, and when we were unable to buy sourdough bread or tortillas in the local shops, I figured out how to make them myself. When my daughter was diagnosed with food allergies, I again had to get creative for her when she was put on elimination diets. We quickly found that homemade sourdough breads didn’t give her bellyaches or rashes. When my youngest child was diagnosed with Autism, we also experimented with special diets to help in his development. We tried the Gluten Free Casein Free diet, and spent a whole lot of money on horrible prepackaged stuff that didn’t really help. Each time, I learned more. I learned how to make a pliable bread that toasts well, without wheat. I learned about the wonders of coconut oil. I learned about the Paleo and Primal food movements, and finally the Ketogenic Diet. I learned to not give up. I work very hard to make sure my baked goods are tasty, tender, nutritious, and fit within the guidelines for many special diets.

I still make conventional goodies. My sourdough breads are dense, chewy, delicious, and slightly tangy. My artisanal breads can feature local honey, nuts, or even bacon to make them absolutely delectable! My scones are flavored with seasonal fruits and juices and are a perfect pick-me-up with coffee. My cookies are crisp, chewy, and melt in your mouth delicious. But, so are my gluten free goodies! Food IS fuel, but it should also be a celebration and a delight. I am working to make that possible.