Behind the scenes

A little behind-the-scenes honesty from the bakery today.

One of my most-loved ingredients, Droste cocoa powder, quietly stopped operations back in February. A Belgian company has acquired the brand, but production hasn’t resumed yet — which means my trusty supply is officially almost gone. I’m genuinely sad about it.

Droste has been a cornerstone in many of my chocolate bakes, and finding a replacement isn’t as simple as grabbing whatever’s on the shelf. Right now, I’m deep in research and testing, comparing cocoa powders to find the best possible alternative — one that meets my standards and does justice to the recipes you love.

This is one of those invisible parts of running a bakery: sourcing, testing, retesting, and sometimes letting go of an ingredient you truly love. But it matters. The quality of what I bake is only as good as the ingredients that go into it, and I take that responsibility seriously.

Thank you for trusting me to do the extra work behind the scenes so what ends up on your table is always thoughtful, intentional, and the very best I can make.