About the Baker

This is Kate. The business woman, recipe developer, and baker behind the scenes of the newly established Kate's Bakery. Born and raised in Oregon, she was excited for a new way to invest in her local community by sharing her passion for baking. From a young age, Kate recalls her joy in the kitchen. As a child, she began collecting her own baking pans and running her own kitchen experiments, which mostly entailed making a giant mess and only somewhat edible products. As she grew, her understanding of ingredients and methods evolved, fueling her passion.

For a time, baking took the back burner as she pursued an education and then a full-time career in nursing. She met her now husband, Joseph along that journey. While working as a full time nurse she recognized there was something missing. Baking. She picked up the whisk again and invested in her first Kitchenaid mixer. Baking became a lifeline and source of joy in a time when she needed it most. 

Her free time began to fill with hours spent researching and using her science background to go full nerd into understanding baking down to the molecular level. She restarted her kitchen experiments and began creating her own product, finding joy in taking the time to invest in the recipe and track down the best local and quality ingredients to make her products stand out. After taking some time to travel and absorb the beautiful cultures around her, she found the courage to start her own cottage food baking business. 

Kate’s Bakery made an appearance at the Saturday farmers market in Hillsboro, OR in the summer of 2025, where she got to meet and connect with so many wonderful community members. She looks forward to continuing to provide you with the baked goods that have become your favorite go-to treats, and to inspire you to try her newest offerings. She sincerely hopes that her treats bring a spark of joy to your days, just as baking them does for her!