When something is baked with love, you can tell from the first bite. There is time, care, and creativity crafted in every sweet treat. That’s the foundation that Mountain Hen Bakery prides itself on.
The Academic Journey
All good journeys begin with the study of a craft. Melissa – current owner and operator of Mountain Hen Bakery – earned her undergraduate degree from Johnson & Wales University, where she studied pastry and baking arts under European chefs.
She spent her career as a pastry chef in notable fine dining establishments throughout America, including The Kiawah Island Club, The Four Seasons in Philadelphia, and The Woodland’s, Relais & Chateaux. Melissa is a Professor of Baking & Pastry Arts at The Culinary Institute of America.
With all of this training, she was finally ready to open her own place.
A 10-Acre Farm Filled with Love
On site her pristine little farm, she has beautiful free-range hens that support her pastries with their organic eggs.
The Good Stuff
