Audra Leigh

There is a lot to share this week... new products, a solidified schedule, some gratitude that is long overdue, and a few things that need to be said plainly. Let's get into it. What's New in the Kitchen Lemon Tonic This one has been on my counter for years before it ever made it to the menu. Every morning, my family takes a shot of this tonic. A full lemon, a large chunk of fresh ginger and turmeric, olive oil, and local honey. That's it. We have not been sick in years. I am not making...

Six weeks into this and the picture is becoming clearer. Repeat customers, a 40-loaf day, a stolen QR sign, and a decision to move to Fridays only. Here is where we are.

The grand opening of Havenleigh Kitchen & Stillroom wasn't perfect, but it was real. From airborne tents and refrigerator fiascos to the magic of meeting neighbors and selling handmade stillroom goods, this week was a "wins and blunders" lesson in building a business with intention. Read about the honest reality of starting a small-batch cottage bakery in Tucson and why, despite the chaos, the foundation is holding strong.