“Everyone deserves to celebrate.”

  • I was born with a love for food. My entire life has been centered around how we grow, cook & enjoy food. I come from a matriarchal lineage of women who value good quality food that is meant to be shared with others. When I was 20 years old, while I was studying at UVA, I committed to a fully vegan lifestyle after learning about how our choices impact every living thing in this world. This was my choice and so I define this as being a dietary liberation, not a restriction.

  • It matters to me that food is accessible and affordable. 1 in 13 Americans have a food allergy just like me. This is a dietary limitation that none of us chose. Therefore, I don’t believe it’s fair for us to be left out of enjoying celebratory foods.

    I want SNAP recipients to be able to enjoy a croissant. For a student to be able to buy a gluten free cookie. For a single parent to be able to bring cupcakes confidently without worry of allergic reactions to their kid’s birthday party. This is why I am committed to providing quality baked goods to this community.

  • I chose the chanterelle mushroom as my logo and name for many reasons. The main being that it is an ecto-mycorhizzal fungi. Meaning it has a symbiotic relationship with the environment around it. Giving beneficial nutrients to the neighboring plant roots and vice versa harmoniously. I want you to see me as your chanterelle and know that I see you as my oak tree forest.

  • United Way of Greater Charlottesville Prosper Grant Recipient 2025

    Tom Tom Festival Crowd Favorite Winner 2025

    Black Business Expo Pitch Contest Winner 2025

    Albemarle County Fair 1st Place Winner for Chocolate Chip Cookie, 2nd Place Winner for Chocolate Espresso Cake, 2nd Place Winner for Lemon Berry Muffins

    United Way of Greater Charlottesville Business Development Grant Recipient 2026

Tom Tom Festival Crowdfunding Pitch Competition Winner for Crowd Favorite 2025

Photo by Alisa Foytik