Fields of Flavor Artisan Bread Studio

09/05/2026

08/29/2026

🎉 The oven will officially be back in business! 🎉

After being a little too quiet around here lately, my oven is getting fixed on Tuesday — and I cannot wait to get back to baking! 💜🍞

Next Saturday, you can find Fields of Flavor in the Wisconsin Dells!

📍 JustAgame Fieldhouse – Wisconsin Dells
📅 Saturday, September 5
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

With 60+ vendors to shop, there will be plenty to see — and I’ll be there with fresh artisan sourdough breads and lots of baked goodies ready for you!

It’s been strange having such a quiet kitchen, so I’m more than ready to fire that oven back up. 🥰

Hope to see you in the Dells! 💜

08/19/2026

Hi everyone,

Just a quick update from Fields of Flavor.

Unfortunately, my oven is currently down, and the replacement part has been ordered but isn’t expected to arrive until sometime next week.

Because of that, I unfortunately need to cancel all online orders scheduled for pickup on Saturday, August 29th. I’m so sorry for the inconvenience and truly appreciate your understanding.

I’m hopeful that I’ll be back up and baking in time for my upcoming event on September 5th, but until the repair is complete, I don’t want to make any promises quite yet. Watch for an announcement with all the details on where you can find me next!

I’ll also be sharing my upcoming September ordering dates soon.

Thank you, as always, for your patience, understanding, and continued support of Fields of Flavor. 💜

08/15/2026

💜 Moments with Phyllis | Week 3: Just Jump Around 💜

Some of my favorite moments with Phyllis are the ones that were never planned.

During COVID, when so much of the world felt uncertain and we were all looking for little ways to have some fun, “Jump Around” was scheduled to play, so Phyllis and I headed outside. I cranked up the radio in my car, and when the music started, we did exactly what the song told us to do.

And so… we jumped. 💜

We danced, we laughed, and for those few minutes, nothing else mattered.

This was before Alzheimer’s became part of our story. We weren’t trying to make a memory that day. We weren’t thinking about what the years ahead might bring. We were simply having fun together.

Looking back now, I think that’s what makes this little moment mean so much to me. Something that seemed so ordinary at the time has become a memory I treasure.

It reminds me that some of the best moments in life aren’t planned. Sometimes the music comes on, someone you love is standing beside you, and you just have to jump around. 💜

When you get the chance to dance with someone you love, you dance. 💜

Thank you for spending another moment with Phyllis and me.

08/08/2026

Moments with Phyllis | Week 2: Meet Phyllis 💜

Before Alzheimer’s, before the changes, before the things that have slowly become harder — there was, and still is, Phyllis.

She grew up on a farm, where she learned early what it meant to work hard. She loved helping her dad, but she also loved being in the kitchen with her mom, helping prepare meals for the men who came to work to***co. Even back then, there was something about feeding people and making sure everyone was taken care of that brought her joy.

And that stayed with her.

As an adult, if family gathered at Phyllis’s house, you could pretty much count on going home with leftovers. And on Badger game days, their house became part of the tradition. People would park there before heading to the game, Al would make his famous Bloody Marys, and Phyllis would make sure there were plenty of snacks and that everyone was well-fed and well-hydrated before they headed off. It was quite the tradition — and so very Phyllis and Al.

Phyllis has always had a beautiful smile and a kindness about her that makes people feel welcome. She was a bit of a social butterfly, too. You might find her taking a walk around the neighborhood or sitting on her porch swing or front steps, watching the world go by. Living near the zoo, there were always people passing by — families with children heading to the zoo or crowds making their way to a Badger football game — and Phyllis would talk to anybody and everybody. She always had a smile, a hello, or a conversation to share. She simply loved people.

She enjoyed puttering around the house, going for drives with Al, spending time at the cabin, and, of course, cheering on the Badgers and Packers.

But more than anything, family has always meant everything to Phyllis.

And one of the things that makes my heart so happy is seeing how much of that Phyllis is still there today. Even in memory care, she still has that beautiful smile and gentle touch — along with a little spunkiness now and then. She still says hello to everyone, stops to make sure the people around her are okay, and enjoys sitting and watching people and socializing. She is so well loved by the people around her, and I think a big part of that is because Phyllis still cares about the people around her.

Alzheimer’s has changed many things, but it hasn’t taken away the heart of who she is. The woman who spent her life feeding people, welcoming people, talking to people, and making sure everyone was okay is still doing that in her own way today.

That’s why I want to introduce you to the woman behind our walk — not just the disease.
We walk for Phyllis, and for every family whose story has been touched by Alzheimer’s. 💜

If you’d like to support Phyllis’s Footsteps for Hope, you can donate, join our team, or simply share our story. Every bit of support means more than you know.

Thank you for spending a moment with us. 💜

I am participating in Walk to End Alzheimer's. Donate today and help me reach my goal.

08/05/2026

One of the greatest lessons Phyllis has taught me is that dementia changes the brain—but it doesn't erase the person.

This list is worth reading. Whether you're caring for someone today or may someday, I hope it helps you see the person behind the disease.

💜 In honor of Phyllis and every person living with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia—and the families who love them.

I want them to remember these things.

1. Every time you enter the room announce yourself. “Hi- it’s ………...” NEVER ask- Do you know who I am??? That causes anxiety.

2. If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality. 🌸

3. If I think my dead friend is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be much happier for it.❤️

4. If I get dementia, don’t argue with me about what is true for me versus what is true for you.👍🏽❤️👍🏽

5. If I get dementia, and I am not sure who you are, do not take it personally. My timeline is confusing to me.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

6. If I get dementia and can no longer use utensils, do not start feeding me. Instead, switch me to a finger-food diet, and see if I can still feed myself.❤️🥰❤️🥰

7. If I get dementia, and I am sad or anxious, hold my hand and listen. Do not tell me that my feelings are unfounded.

8. If I get dementia, I don’t want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult that I am. ❤️

9. If I get dementia, I still want to enjoy the things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me find a way to exercise, read, and visit with friends. ❤️

10. If I get dementia, ask me to tell you a story from my past.

11. If I get dementia, and I become agitated, take the time to figure out what is bothering me. ❤️

12. If I get dementia, treat me the way that you would want to be treated. ❤️

13. If I get dementia, make sure that there are plenty of snacks for me in the house. Even now if I don’t eat I get angry, and if I have dementia, I may have trouble explaining what I need.❤️

14. If I get dementia, don’t talk about me as if I’m not in the room.👍🏽

15. If I get dementia, don’t feel guilty if you cannot care for me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not your fault, and you’ve done your best. Find someone who can help you, or choose a great new place for me to live.👍🏽

16. If I get dementia, and I live in a dementia care community, please visit me often.❤️

17. If I get dementia, don’t act frustrated if I mix up names, events, or places. Take a deep breath. It’s not my fault.👍🏽

18. If I get dementia, make sure I always have my favorite music playing within earshot.❤️❤️❤️

19. If I get dementia, and I like to pick up items and carry them around, help me return those items to their original place.👍🏽

20. If I get dementia, don’t exclude me from parties and family gatherings.❤️

21. If I get dementia, know that I still like receiving hugs and plenty of laughing ❤️🥰❤️

22. If I get dementia, remember that I am still the person you know and love.”🌼❤️

08/03/2026

💜 Moments with Phyllis | Week 1: Why I'm Walking 💜

Every once in a while, I like to share something a little more personal here—not because it's about baking, but because it's about the heart behind this little business.

Many of you have followed Fields of Flavor from the beginning. You've celebrated the highs, encouraged me through the challenges, and supported this little dream in so many ways. For that, I'm incredibly grateful.

Today, I'd like to share something that's deeply personal to me. My mother-in-law, Phyllis, is living with Alzheimer's, and over the next several weeks I'll be sharing pieces of our journey through a series I'm calling Moments with Phyllis. My hope is to raise awareness, offer encouragement to other caregivers, and support the Walk to End Alzheimer's.

💜 63 days until the Walk to End Alzheimer's. 💜
I want to take a moment to thank everyone who supported our Walk last year. Your encouragement, donations, prayers, and kind words meant more to our family than you'll ever know.

This year, I'm once again walking in honor of Phyllis and for every family whose lives have been touched by Alzheimer's.

Please click the link below to read Phyllis's story and learn why this cause means so much to our family. If it touches your heart, I'd be grateful if you'd consider supporting our Walk to End Alzheimer's team with a donation or by sharing our page. Every act of kindness helps make a difference.

💜 Thank you for spending a moment with us.

I am participating in Walk to End Alzheimer's. Donate today and help me reach my goal.

08/02/2026

If only Facebook had a "scratch & sniff" button! 🍑

My kitchen smells absolutely amazing right now! I picked up a bunch of sweet Georgia peaches, and they're currently in the dehydrator getting ready for some baking experiments.

I dehydrate them first so I can capture all that incredible peach flavor while keeping the moisture in check for baking. That way they're perfect for adding to breads, muffins, scones, and more.

Now I need your help...what should I make? 🍑
I'm already thinking: • Peach Cobbler Scones • Peach Muffins.

What else would you love to see? Drop your ideas in the comments! I just might turn your suggestion into my next Fields of Flavor creation. ❤️