Cottage businesses can make substsantial contributions to our lifestyles and communities and are excellent opportunities to start a business. It’s a tough path to take but I hope you take it and change the world.
Category: Stories
Grandma’s Portuguese Sweet Bread
guest writer Mrs. Angry Eater In late 2021 The Sisquoc Baking Company wanted to add a Portuguese Sweet Bread to it’s holiday menu. Customers had been requesting sweet treats for…
The Purpose of Bread
People are drawn to a warm loaf of freshly baked bread like magnets.
Stretching Your Legs in the Santa Maria Valley
Often times after spending hours in the kitchen the last thing you want to do is actually cook, so it’s nice to relax and and get out with some people you like spending time with.
Index Cards From The Past
I recorded many of the Payard recipes and food combinations on index cards for a quick reference. Those cards have been with me for over twenty years now.
Quarantine Hobbies
Spring is here and work is not, so there is plenty of down time lately. Which means plenty of time to read about cooking, baking and gardening. This year there will actually be time to put some of that reading into action.
Love Your Local Farmer
Local farms and Community Supported Agriculture programs (or CSAs) are a great resource for procuring fresh seasonal produce.
In My Family’s Kitchen
The way my mother lived her life gave me perspective. She worked hard and loved her family and friends more than anything
Summer In Spain Part 3: The Festival of San Fermin
We hit the streets of the famed Basque city ready for anything. The town was busy with locals and tourists from all over the globe looking to stake their claim on Pamplona fame.
The Struggle Was Real in the Angry Kitchen This Weekend
This weekend we celebrated my mom’s birthday, per tradition it was my job to provide dessert and Alan had volunteered to handle the rest of the meal.