Piper Davis: The Story of Artisan Bread

01/17/23 • 28 min

Piper Davis is a celebrated baker and partner at Grand Central Bakery, a regional chain of 10 cafes and artisan bakeries in the Pacific Northwest. An avid baker, cook and good food provisioner, she is the co-author of “The Grand Central Baking Book” and is Board Chair of the national nonprofit Chefs Collaborative. Tune in to learn more about:

Piper’s childhood and her love of baking inspired by her mom - Grand Central Bakery founder, Gwyneth Bassetti;
The artisan bread revolution;
The power of deliciousness;
About Grand Central Bakery and their mission to produce delicious food and treat their employees well;
The tomato story and the challenges of purchasing local ingredients, from wheat to vegetables.

Piper’s childhood and her love of baking inspired by her mom - Grand Central Bakery founder, Gwyneth Bassetti;
The artisan bread revolution;
The power of deliciousness;
About Grand Central Bakery and their mission to produce delicious food and treat their employees well;
The tomato story and the challenges of purchasing local ingredients, from wheat to vegetables.

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