Partners

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carolina ground flour

“Distinctly local flavor.” Carolina Ground milling facility, located in Asheville, North Carolina, sources grains grown in the South. Lazy Lady Bakery uses this locally-grown and ground bread flour and pastry flour, and rye flour in some of our select artisan bread loaves resulting in a delicious rich flavor that only comes from using freshly cold stone ground wheat. https://carolinaground.com/

buffalo trail orchard

Five generations of family have farmed Buffalo Trail orchard in Greene County overlooking the Appalachian mountains. In season Lazy Lady Bakery directly sources peaches, plums, berries, and heritage apples from owner Phil Ottinger, to bake into deliciously flavorful pies and pastries.

atelier 133

Home sweet home in downtown Johnson City! Atelier 133, located at 133 N. Commerce Street, is the dream child of Nancy Fischman (Maren Close’s mother). With 15 artist studios, a large gallery space, and a teaching studio, it will be a place where artists can collaborate and connect with community. Lazy Lady Bakery and Cafe will be located inside Atelier 133.

mountain harvest kitchen maren.JPG — mountain harvest kitchen

The Mountain Harvest Kitchen Food Business Incubator, Unicoi TN, is a shared-use certified commercial kitchen dedicated to growing emerging food businesses. Equipped with all the professional bakery equipment we need, and directed by professionals with amazing advice and resources, MHK is where Maren has baked for the last three years while building out a permanent location for Lazy Lady Baking Company.