Zachary and Hilma Annala In 1909, my husband Herbie’s great-grandparents, Zachary and Hilma Annala, left the prairies of North Dakota for the fertile soils of Oregon’s Hood River Valley. They purchased the Chandler property on Country Club Road and planted apples, strawberries, and pears. That move marked the beginning of a family tradition now more than a century old: farming the valley’s orchards with grit, care, and a long view for the next generation. Their journey began even earlier,...

If you’re dreaming of turning your baking passion into a business, or you’re already managing custom orders, pop-ups, and content creation, these are the five ingredients every successful bakery owner needs to thrive.

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