Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

Happy Monk Baking Company

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Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Rise Up! #119: David Morton Feb 03, 2021

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When David Morton moved to the southern tip of South Pender Island, he knew exactly where his oven would sit. It wasn't long before his cob oven was built and he started supplying bread for neighbours up and down the road. Now, when he's not swimming in the ocean or editing his novel, David is delivering his bread all over the island.

In this episode, Mark and David talk about the birth of Happy Monk, their love of wood fired ovens and their concern for the folks just across the Juan de Fuca strait.

Helpful Links

@happymonkbaking on Instagram

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

Patchwork Farm and Bakery

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Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Rise Up! #118 - Charlie Emers Jan 27, 2021

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Charlie Emers was a market gardener, but the outbuilding he had designed for vegetable storage was calling to him to be a bakery. So he borrowed a mixer, bought an old oven and got to baking. That was over 20 years ago and Patchwork Farm and Bakery is still going strong.

In this episode, Mark and Charlie finally chat after swapping emails for over a decade. They talk about the early days, how his everyday matzoh changed his business and how baking fits his personality and lifestyle so well.

Helpful Links

@patchworkfarmand on Instagram

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

@rustica_bakery on Instagram

Credits:

Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Rise Up! #117: Meg Roberts Jan 20, 2021

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Mark first heard of Rustica Wood Fired Bakery when he talked to Emily Cayer on the show way back in 2019. He was enthralled by this tiny bakery way up in northern BC, with its hand made bread and wood fired oven.

In this episode, Mark learns about Meg's start as a baker in Australia, building her oven in Smithers and how her bakery supports her community. It's a testament to how bakeries can nurture a community and provide a living for the baker at the same time.

Helpful Links

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

@ohbreadworks on Instagram

Credits:

Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Rise Up! #116: Noah Elbers Jan 13, 2021

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Noah Elbers has a massive impact on the baking community from his farm and bakery in New Hampshire. Whether it's generously helping bakery owners and oven builders, or redesigning his bakery as a training and education centre, Noah is willing to go the extra distance to build a business that lasts.

In this episode, Mark gets to know Noah beyond the baking forums and digs into the history of Orchard Hill, its amazing apprentice program and even geeks out a bit about software for the small bakery.

Helpful Links

Orchard Hill Breadworks

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

The EMyth Revisited, by Michael Gerber

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Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Rise Up #115: The PlanCast 2021 Jan 06, 2021

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January is often a quiet time at the bakery (at least compared to December!) so it's a great time to step back and reflect on your business and what needs attention.

In this episode, Mark shares how he and Cindy did their January planning at their bakery, and how a new book has helped him fix the gaps in his planning process. Plus his review of the past Covid infected holiday season.

Helpful Links

Fix This Next, by Mike Michalowicz

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

Metro's Christmas Album on YouTube

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Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Rise Up! #114 - HolidayCast 2020 Dec 09, 2020

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Mark shares his best tips for surviving the Christmas rush at the bakery.

Plus, near death experiences, tiny Christmas Orders, podcast plans for 2021 and a musical recommendation that you're going to love. Maybe.

Helpful Links

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

Grain + Honey Bake Shop web site

Credits:

Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Rise Up! #113: Hannah Sadler Nov 18, 2020

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Hannah Sadler is baking the good stuff for the folks in her town of Springfield, TN. She started in her oven until her kitchen was full to bursting, then opened Grain + Honey last year.

Hannah's been there for her community through Covid and is slowly building a strong team to keep feeding the people.

In this episode, Hannah shares how she's been making the business work so far and how the town embraced her shop. And they dig into why joining the Bread Bakers Guild of America might be next for her.

Helpful Links

@grainandhoneybakeshop on Instagram

Bread Bakers Guild of America

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

Promise and Fulfillment Book Site

Credits:

Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Rise Up! #112 - Chris Stafferton Nov 11, 2020

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Chris Stafferton is on a quest to bring delicious, nutritious gluten free bread to the centre of the table. Bread that everyone enjoys, whether they can digest gluten or not.

Chris' book is the result of a decade of research and experimentation, with 60 gluten free formulas across the whole spectrum of bread.

In this episode, Mark learns about the origin of Chris' 'bread architect' moniker, how he got started baking and how his book has been embraced by the wider baking community.

Helpful Links

@breadarchitect on Instagram

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series

@wellbredbakery on Instagram

Credits:

Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck

Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck

Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Rise Up! #111 - Mark Primmer Oct 28, 2020

Show notes

Mark Primmer is a baker and a poet and you can find both at the Well Bred market stand in Duncan BC.

In this episode, Mark the host talks with Mark the baker about his long, winding journey in baking and food before he built Well Bred from the ground up. And how words matter, whether in product naming or forging an authentic connection with customers.

Helpful Links

Well Bred Bakery website

Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series