The Days Grimm Podcast
Ep.280 From Texas Ranch to Indiana Bakery: The Shoowee Bakery Story
Send us Fan Mail Want to know what it takes to start a home bakery from scratch? In this episode of The Days Grimm, we sit down with Daphne, the creative force behind Shoowee Bakery, to talk about turning a passion for unique flavor combinations into a growing local business. Daphne shares her wild journey from growing up on a Texas cattle ranch to launching her own bakery in Indiana. We dive into the realities of balancing a full-time job while running a part-time bakery, the struggles of battling humid weather during outdoor pop-up events, and the secret family recipes that started it all. Plus, the conversation takes a few chaotic turns as we explore Texas dancing culture, wild hog hunting, meeting a pet skunk, and eating exotic meats. Whether you are a food lover or an aspiring entrepreneur trying to navigate cottage food laws, this episode is packed with laughs, business realities, and mouth-watering pastry talk. Starting a side hustle or small business in a new city can feel incredibly isolating. Daphne’s candid story proves that with a little trial and error, resilience against self-doubt, and the courage to set up a pop-up tent in a parking lot, you can build a dedicated community around what you love. Viewers will walk away with a realistic look at side-hustle culture, the importance of networking with other local vendors, and an intense craving for authentic Texas kolaches. Make sure to subscribe to The Days Grimm for more wild interviews and small business stories. Leave a comment letting us know your favorite baked good or weirdest food combination. Don't forget to follow Daphne and support her business by searching for Shoowee Bakery on TikTok and Facebook. TIMELINE: 00:00 - Intro & Studio Banter 03:04 - Who is Daphne? (Shoowee Bakery Intro) 05:31 - Death of the Week: Thomas Midgley Jr. 10:28 - Growing Up on a Texas Cattle Ranch & Wild Hogs 15:33 - Stealing Great-Grandma's Secret Cookie Recipe 19:00 - Working 3 Jobs & Moving to Austin 24:19 - Learning to Bake & Stress Relief 28:55 - Moving Across the Country & Utah "Dirty Sodas" 35:33 - The Meaning Behind "Shoowee Bakery" & First Pop-Ups 42:42 - Meeting a Pet Skunk at a Bakery Event 54:14 - Texas Kolaches & Cooking Exotic Foods 1:03:25 - Taste Testing Shoowee Bakery's Unique Rice Krispie Treats 1:11:23 - The Realities, Costs, and Gambles of Running Pop-Up Events 1:16:24 - Overcoming Self-Doubt & Finding a Community of Women Makers [The Days Grimm Podcast Links] - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm - Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm - GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by] Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)
