Nourished Bakery
Our Gluten Free Bakery Story
Back when Kristina and Ryan first started dating, they quickly realized that both of them had a dream of owning a small bakery someday. Not long afterwards, Kristina developed an intolerance to gluten. She found her options increasing limited in the restaurants that they frequented together. She also struggled with the reality that she could not eat the communion bread at church she worked at.
The two of them began to dream about what it would look like to make all the items in their little dream bakery gluten free. After they moved up to Cedar Rapids from Texas they decided to simply try a simple experiment. “Let’s try and sell some of our baked goods at a small farmers market once a month and see what happens.” By the end of the season, they were selling out every single time. People who were gluten free and were not gluten free started showing to the market just for the little pop up bakery!
Kristina and Ryan welcomed their first child ( Audrey ) in August 2022, so Kristina decided to apply for a small grant to hire a second baker to head up our operation and the application was accepted! Kristina immediately reached out to Betsy, another new mom, to see if she would come on board part-time so the two of them could tackle the baking together. Betsy agreed and now they tag team making our amazing, gluten free baked goods together!
Meet Betsy Our Lead Baker
“I love how food brings people together. Some of my favorite memories have been made around a family table, under a picnic tree, at a coffee shop, or bakery. Food provides us the time and space to nourish ourselves and relationships with whom we share it with. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the Nourished team in providing gluten free baked goods to our community. I am personally not affected by gluten intolerances, but believe everyone should have access to food they love and enjoy. Baking has been part of my life since my first East Bake Oven at the age of six years old, and I am eager to get to share what Nourished has to offer.”
Monthly Treat Boxes, Take N Bakes, and Pop-up Events
To stay up to date about our monthly treat boxes, take n bakes, and pop-up events, please sign up for our newsletter and follow our Instagram page – @nourished_crbakery
How to Order
Treat Boxes
Step 1 – start by sending an email to betsy@nourishedcr.org and include the following information:
- Title your email – “Monthly Treat Box”
- First and Last Name
- Phone Number
- Name which treat box month or months you are signing up for
- Tell us how many treat boxes you are ordering
Step 2 – Wait 2 to 3 buisness days for a confirmation from Betsy. Betsy will confirm that you are on her list and name the pick up time and location.
Special Orders
Step 1 – start by sending an email to betsy@nourishedcr.org and include the following information:
- Title your email – “Special Order”
- First and Last Name
- Phone Number
- Desired date and time of pickup ( at least two weeks out from desired date )
- Pick from our list of treats ( below )
- Choose your flavors
- Quantity ( a minimum of a dozen )
Step 2 – Wait 2 to 3 buisness days for a confirmation from Betsy. Betsy will confirm that she is able to meet your request and give you an invoice for your order.
Menu
Sweet Scones –
Maple Nut, Lemon Blueberry
Savory Scones –
Ham and Cheese, just Cheese
Poptarts –
Blueberry Lemon, Strawberry
Bars –
Carmel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Cookies –
Sugar Cookies
Biscotti –
Almond Amaretto, Cranberry Rosemary, Cranberry Orange
Volunteer with the Bakery
Would you like to help our Gluten Free bakery succeed? Betsy and Kristina could always use help in the kitchen!
Here are some ways you can help out:
1. Take photos and video while Betsy and Kristina are baking so we can post them on social media.
2. Be part of our set up and clean up crew so things do not take as long.
3. Help us put the finishing touches on baked goods by frosting and decorating them.
4. Pack up boxes of finished baked goods.
Reach out to Betsy or Kristina to get on our volunteer list!