Raize the Bar

02/02/2026

After the snowstorm last Sunday, we walked outside to begin digging out only to … Kim Anderson needs your support for Help Rebuild Bold Love Farm's Greenhouse

01/16/2026

Could any of the local cottage bakers use 2 removable tent sides, as I am not in need of them anymore! DM me if interested! (FYI, they are red)

01/07/2026

UPDATE: Rolling rack has been sold! Thanks for all the interest‼️

Hello baking friends❣️I have this half size rolling baking rack that I am no longer in need of and would like to free up the space it is in! It is in very good condition! Willing to sell it to one of you for $25. Would also be willing to include a few sheet pans for a bit more $$$. Would love to see it go to one of my cottage baking peers or one of our many local bakers who could use it to be more efficient in their production‼️If interested please DM me 😊

01/01/2026

As 2026 begins and I reflect on not only this past year, but the past three and a half years as owner of my cottage baking business, Raize the Bar, I have come to a bittersweet decision moving forward. Although I have enjoyed making your days a bite sweeter throughout these past few years and have been so very grateful for all of the support and brownie/blondie love ❤️ from my loyal customers, I have made the tough decision to shut down my business as of January 1st to pursue some other interests/endeavors and concentrate more on caring for my mom. It has been such a pleasure getting to know each and every one of you at the farmers markets I participated in, the yearly events I attended and all of the community food truck nights I was a part of! I especially want to thank all of the wonderful vendors I have befriended throughout this journey, as they are such a special community of hard working people❣️

Please know that this was not an easy decision, as I put my heart, soul and love of baking into each bite of my artisan bar goodies and hope that in some way these tasty treats added some sweetness to your lives 🥰 Frederick may be a city that is growing, but to me it has a small town feel and I am hoping that although you might not see me in my usual business capacity, our paths will cross again in the future‼️May your new year be filled with lots of love 💕, peace ☮️ and hope for a brighter year than last❣️

12/14/2025

𝑭𝙄𝑵𝘼𝑳 𝑹𝙀𝑴𝙄𝑵𝘿𝑬𝙍...to place your order for some of our holiday treats by this Wednesday 12/17 for pick up from 12/22 thru 12/24‼️

🎄Place your order by 𝗗𝗠 or by e-mailing us at 𝗿𝘇𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗿@𝗴𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺! Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions 😊

12/09/2025

⭐️ 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝘂𝗲 𝗕𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮/𝟭𝟳‼️

❇️ See attached menu for pricing and flavor varieties
✅ Orders must be placed by 𝟭𝟮/𝟭𝟳 for pick-up between 𝟭𝟮/𝟮𝟮 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝘂 𝟭𝟮/𝟮𝟰!
✳️ Place your order by 𝗗𝗠 or by e-mailing us at 𝗿𝘇𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗿@𝗴𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺! Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions 😊

12/08/2025

A fan favorite in honor of National Brownie Day...Dirty Brownie 😋

12/03/2025

✨ 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘂 ✨

The holiday season has snuck up upon us and it's time to think about adding some sweet treats to your holiday tables🎄😋‼️

We have added a fun, decadent and delicious new item to the menu line-up that will make a great addition to your holiday gatherings‼️Our 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝗔𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗶𝗲 is a 9" round brownie in either our signature brownie flavor or a peppermint stick flavor that has been cut into 8 wedges and each festively decorated for the holidays! Easy to serve and sure to be a hit on any holiday table...also makes a great host gift 🎁

You can also order a half or full tray of our 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 "𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝘀" in a few combination of flavors, which is a nice way to get your brownie/blondie holiday fix‼️

❇️ See attached menu for pricing and flavor varieties
✅ Orders must be placed by 𝟭𝟮/𝟭𝟳 for pick-up between 𝟭𝟮/𝟮𝟮 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝘂 𝟭𝟮/𝟮𝟰!
✳️ Place your order by 𝗗𝗠 or by e-mailing us at 𝗿𝘇𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗿@𝗴𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺! Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions 😊

Looking forward to making your holidays a bite sweeter❣️😋

11/27/2025

𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞𝗙𝗨𝗟...for all of the support from my loyal customers this season❣️

𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗙𝗨𝗟...for all the vendor friends I have made since starting my business❣️

𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗗...to have sweetened the lives of so many this year❣️

May you have a lovely Thanksgiving surrounded by those you hold dear 😊

⭐️🎄𝗕𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘂‼️‼️

11/14/2025

My other passion, besides baking 🍷🍷🍷

Meet Rhonda, one of our tasting room educators since day 1! Rhonda says “As a New York transplant, I have called Frederick my home for 21 years and have always loved the feeling of community here, along with the amazing downtown vibe. I love going on morning walks with friends through the city and then having breakfast at one of our cozy café/coffee shops!

My passion for the hospitality industry led me to attend Johnson and Wales University where I graduated with a degree in Culinary Arts and Foodservice Management, which then led me to a career in food service management and eventually led me to becoming a culinary arts and hospitality educator for two decades! When I left teaching six years ago, I followed my enthusiasm and passion for wine into the wine industry as a tasting room educator/server. So fortunate to have been on the opening team for Simple Theory, as I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of Melissa and Parker’s vision this past year and look forward to seeing how it continues to unfold!

Big, bold, juicy, jammy reds are my go-to wines, so the 2022 Petit Verdot checks all those boxes and has become my favorite!!”

Come say hello next time you’re by the lounge!

11/05/2025

Back at one of my favorite holiday 🎄markets this Saturday 11/8 from 12:00-5:00 pm for my 3rd season‼️Join us and all the other fabulous vendors at Black Ankle Vineyards for their 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗮𝗿 and get a head start on your holiday shopping 🛍️ Will be rolling out some of our holiday flavors 😋

11/02/2025

🍁 The event season is winding down and here are the last three events where you can find us "𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿" for the season 🍁

⭐️ We will be offering some special holiday🎄 goodies for pre-order coming up over the next few weeks, so keep your eye out for the posts outlining those yummy offerings‼️

Hope to make your day a bite sweeter at one of the upcoming events or during the holidays❣️😋