08/30/2026
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the farmer's market yesterday during the Prickly Pear Festival! It was a great turnout and as always, I enjoyed seeing familiar faces and meeting new people.
I was waiting until after the Prickly Pear Festival to announce that I will be taking a big step back from baking, at least as frequently, to focus on my health. The big reason I started Soulrise Bakery is because changing my diet changed my life. But the amount of time I spend baking, at the market, and all the behind the scenes work has left me with less time and energy to do the things I need to do to be healthy.
I'm not going out of business, but I'll be around less. I plan to re-do my website with a simple contact form to place online orders and I plan to be at the Superior farmer's and maker's market about once a month (more often around the holidays).
Honestly, I see this as a great opportunity. A couple of years ago, I thought the disc extrusion in my neck just needed to heal and once I switched to an anti-inflammatory diet, I would be good to go. This year, I am realizing that perimenopause is kicking my butt. So I'm seeing this as an opportunity to learn and to explore other ways to incorporate healthier options into my diet that support overall wellness.
Maybe some of the things I learn will make their way into my recipes in the future. I certainly hope they'll make their way into conversations I have with people because no one should feel alone in their journey to better health.
