From the very beginning, my journey from home baker to opening my own bakery has been a labor of love that continues to this day. It started from my desire to adapt and perfect my favorite recipes as delicious gluten-free bake goods for my spouse and children who have celiac disease.

During these years I happily invested time in research, sourcing products, trial and error to find what worked and didn’t work. (Honestly, there were many attempts that never made it to the table!) 

Soon I was successful more often than not, and my reward was simply the smiles and rave reviews from my family and friends. Over time, I developed my own gluten-free flour mix techniques and the recipes I use today. 

Then one day a seed was planted after my husband Josh and I took part in a charity event where our macaroons received rave reviews from strangers. (The people who literally don’t have to brag on my baking!) That seed took root and flourished as I dreamed about starting a bakery one day. 

With the love, support and labor of family and friends, we remodeled a 100-year-old house and installed a commercial kitchen that is now home to Amanda Bakes. Evoking memories of times past and lives well lived. From this beautiful space I am able to offer the home baked treats my family enjoys with my ever-growing circle of clients and friends!