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I marvel how often things come full circle. The more I tell my story, the more I’ve realized how everything is connected—and how, in hindsight, everything seems to have been my destiny. Here’s some reflection on how connections are interwoven.
RECENT STORIES ON THE blog
This August, I was interviewed for a bakery feature in the September issue of Craft to Crumb. Editor-in-Chief Joanie Spencer and Editorial Director Mari Rydings from Avant Media came to Cape Cod for an inside look at AMIE Bakery. The Craft to Crumb team has a thoughtful approach to sharing the latest in the baking industry. Their coverage of both commercial and retail sectors unearths the stories behind the people, places, and trends, shedding light on the inner workings of mom-and-pop kitchens and large-scale manufacturing operations.
The two great joys of my life have been travel and food—both of which lead me to open a destination bakery on Cape Cod. My friend Rochelle Kelvin recently opened Gardiner Bakehouse in New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley—a haven for foodies. Since Rochelle opened her doors last October, an in-person visit has been high on my priority list. She is a passionate bread maker and natural entrepreneur. Her Bakehouse is something special to behold, blending two essential ingredients for success: a sense of community and the smell of bread.
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Stories
- Feb 12, 2026 Why IBIE 2025 was the pinnacle of my pastry career Feb 12, 2026
- Sep 25, 2025 Hosting Craft to Crumb Sep 25, 2025
- Aug 18, 2025 Rochelle and the Gardiner Bakehouse, a trip to the Hudson Valley Aug 18, 2025
- Jul 29, 2025 Announcement: Chef Amie Smith hosts new series on YouTube Jul 29, 2025
- Feb 1, 2025 Writing a book: a journey that starts with a few words Feb 1, 2025
- Oct 13, 2024 The Venice Food Workshop with Mimi Thorisson Oct 13, 2024
- Aug 27, 2024 Baking with Friends: Ties that Bind Aug 27, 2024
- Aug 14, 2024 Becoming President of the Retail Bakers of America Aug 14, 2024
- Aug 1, 2024 Mon Amie: Craig Moodie Aug 1, 2024
- Jul 31, 2024 Sfogliatine Glassate with Mimi Thorisson Jul 31, 2024
- Jul 31, 2024 A Victory Lap for Chef Paul Ritchie at AMIE Académie Jul 31, 2024
- Dec 8, 2016 The Incredible, Edible Gateaux Pithivier Dec 8, 2016
- Dec 8, 2016 From Beginners to Bakers Dec 8, 2016
- Dec 8, 2016 Celebrating My Southern Side Dec 8, 2016
- Dec 8, 2016 2015: A Year of Learning, Love, and Lots of Flour Dec 8, 2016
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Entrepreneurship
- Feb 12, 2026 Why IBIE 2025 was the pinnacle of my pastry career Feb 12, 2026
- Sep 25, 2025 Hosting Craft to Crumb Sep 25, 2025
- Aug 18, 2025 Rochelle and the Gardiner Bakehouse, a trip to the Hudson Valley Aug 18, 2025
- Jul 29, 2025 Announcement: Chef Amie Smith hosts new series on YouTube Jul 29, 2025
- Apr 25, 2025 Using Reviews as Coaching Opportunities Apr 25, 2025
- Feb 1, 2025 Writing a book: a journey that starts with a few words Feb 1, 2025
- Aug 14, 2024 Becoming President of the Retail Bakers of America Aug 14, 2024
- Dec 8, 2016 2015: A Year of Learning, Love, and Lots of Flour Dec 8, 2016
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Lessons
- Apr 25, 2025 Using Reviews as Coaching Opportunities Apr 25, 2025
- Oct 13, 2024 The Venice Food Workshop with Mimi Thorisson Oct 13, 2024
- Aug 27, 2024 Baking with Friends: Ties that Bind Aug 27, 2024
- Dec 8, 2016 The Incredible, Edible Gateaux Pithivier Dec 8, 2016
- Dec 8, 2016 2015: A Year of Learning, Love, and Lots of Flour Dec 8, 2016
- Dec 8, 2016 Top 10 Tools to Upgrade Your Home Bakery Dec 8, 2016
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Recipes
- Jul 31, 2024 Sfogliatine Glassate with Mimi Thorisson Jul 31, 2024
- Dec 8, 2016 European Apple Cake Dec 8, 2016

My thirst to learn is never quenched. My insatiable curiosity and passion all things baking—and educating others—has come full circle. Just over a decade ago I attended IBIE not knowing a soul. I didn’t have a bakery.