When I was younger I couldn't wait to get out of my hometown. I wanted to fly off to see the world, and I didn't think the city under the Arch had a thing to offer me. Once I was free, I roamed around the country for a while, but eventually I came back, and I looked at St. Louis with new eyes and grew to love her. I live here. I see the sites and visit the new restaurants and go to concerts, but I don't feel like I'm part of the force that is making St. Louis change and evolve for the better. So when I realized I had a gift, something to contribute to the local scene, I had to act on it. I'd made the lives of some close family and friends, if not better, at least sweeter and more enjoyable. It only made sense to take my food to the streets.
Doughy Buns Bakery hasn't launched yet; there's still a lot of work yet to be done to bring this venture to life. I haven't found the perfect location yet or secured the financing I'll need to buy equipment. I don't even have photos of my food! There's been snags along the way, big ones, that have slowed the process down. But this means enough to me to fight for it, and if you feel like I do that the Lou needs a place where people with food allergies can get a sweet fix, you can help make it happen and share in the glory, too. As soon as the business plan is complete I'll be launching fundraising campaigns for my ovens on both IndieGoGo (if you want to show your support with a few dollars in exchange for coupons and internet fame) and Lending Club (if you are looking for a solid investment with a nice rate of return).
Stay tuned because I'll be announcing picnics and other events in the St. Louis area where we can all come together and stuff ourselves with delicious gluten-free treats, and maybe get to know each other a little bit.
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