A Cottage Food Bakery

With the milling of this tiny grain, the process of creating so many delightful baked goods begins.  What's your favorite? What treats can you see, smell, taste that brings to mind happy memories,  a smile or that warm cozy feeling. It's like comfort for your taste.

At Homemade & Hand Baked by Patsy my purpose to not only bake delicious breads or create a custom cake for that special occasion; I strive to help create happy memories! 

My name is  Patsy and I love to bake! When I was seventeen years old I began my journey at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI; majoring in Culinary Arts. During summer break I landed a job not to far from my home at a Walt Disney World park which was ounce known as  MGM Studios,  I worked at the them restaurant "Prime Time Cafe", making many different desserts. That was a great summer, but it also was also life changing when I developed carpal tunnel syndrome. That injury ended my time at school and my career ended before it could really begin. 

However, during my time at JWU I had two favorite classes. They were meat cutting and baking. Although I wasn't a baking student I  enjoyed learning about this fascinating science behind baking. 

In the many years following school no matter what job I did cooking and baking were a constant hobby. It wasn't until many years later and after carpal tunnel surgery and a long recovery that I had the opportunity to attend Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. I took this opportunity to major in Professional Baking & Pastry Arts.  How exciting that time was.  

I graduated with honors after completing my externship and started Handmade & Home Baked by Patsy, A Cottage Food Bakery in 2019. By this time in my life I was married and stayed at home to care my disabled brother-in-law (he passed away in 2024, You will be missed Charles T). Owning a business was  a new adventure with so many highs, lows plus a few tears. I continue to learn everyday and improve my craft.  I hope that you will join me in striving to  continually create many cozy happy memories.