06/04/2026
A Quick Update From Me - Please Read!
It has been awhile since we caught up! It has been a busy week preparing for First Fridays. I am so excited to take part in this and hopefully see some of you there.
** Pricing Update **
I have only had this business for 4 months after encouragement from friends and family that I should share my baked goods with others. And I am thankful to each and every one of you that is on this adventure with me! I do this so those with dietary restrictions can enjoy treats again. I am not perfect by any means, but one of the promises I've made since starting Homestead Road Baking Co. is that I would never compromise on ingredients. From imported Italian flour to grass-fed Irish butter and organic eggs, I believe quality matters. I also believe that Italian flour is one of the best choices for those with a gluten sensitivity or those who experience symptoms from gluten. I have not been able to find anyone else doing what I do with Italian flour.
In order to continue baking with ingredients I trust and keeping everything handmade in small batches, I'll be making a small adjustment of $2-3 to my item prices beginning 6/5/26. Imported flour is not cheap, but it is delicious!
** Schedule Change **
I will also be changing over to a weekly drop on Wednesdays instead of an order lead time of 2 days. No, a "drop" is not just the sound a chicken makes when they lay an egg! Haha! A drop is a pre-order sale that is only available for a short time (for example, our drop will be opening at 12 PM tomorrow and orders will close at 12 AM Sunday). I am doing this so I can prioritize time with my family and keep orders streamlined and efficient. Also, it's hard for me to test new recipes when I bake pretty much every day - though I do love my quality time with my oven.
** A New Platform to Make Ordering Easier! **
I am moving my baking business to a different platform called Hotplate, which will greatly enhance the experience for you as a customer. You will actually receive text messages about your order instead of having to dig around your email inbox for your order details. How amazing is that?! Some of you have experienced issues placing orders for different locations (Columbia and Franklin) and I want ordering to be easy and stress-free. With the new platform, you will be able to easily place an order for either location. No more guessing. I will be updating the link in my socials to the new shop. Don't worry, I will make a video soon showing you how to place an order and if you have any questions about the new ordering system, please message me or email me at [email protected]!
The first drop will be for pickup on 6/10. The drop will open at 12 PM tomorrow (6/3) and close on Sunday (6/7) at midnight. If you click "Never miss a drop" it will send you text notifications whenever there is a drop.
Thank you for supporting local, handmade baking. I'm grateful for every order and look forward to continuing to bake for you. And if you are not able to continue with me, I am grateful for your support all the same. Thank you for being part of the Homestead Road family!
https://www.hotplate.com/homesteadroadbakingco
Love, Maddie
Italian Flour Baked Goods & Select Gluten-Free
