Honey Cakes

Things Are Buzzing Around Here! by Ginger Graham We’re making fast progress with construction and renovation on Ginger and Baker’s buildings, plus we’re hiring great staff and making lots of...

Chocolate Chess Tarts

Spring has sprung! It seems like everything turned green overnight here in Colorado, and while we’ll still probably see a dusting or two of spring snow, the trees are flowering,...

Italian Easter Pie

Traditions, new and old It’s springtime in beautiful Colorado and many of us will be celebrating Easter this weekend. For some, Easter tradition dictates serving a big beautiful ham, scalloped...

Restoration & Construction – Topless in Fort Collins

No, we’re not talking about the recent judgement issuing an injunction against Fort Collins’ ordinance banning women from going topless, we’re just worried about our building! With late winter weather...

Restoration & Construction – Catwalk

The catwalk was once a busy part of the mill. Located on the uppermost rafters of the mill (what might be loosely called the third floor) workers would traverse the...

Honey Pie With Sea Salt & Whiskey

Happy honeybees and sweet honey pi(e) by Chef Deb Traylor Since Pi Day (3.14) was this week, I thought it might be the perfect time to share this sweet little...

Lemon Cream Scones

It’s the simple things… by Chef Deb Traylor Since I’m a chef, people tend to ask me a lot of questions about food and, lately, about Ginger and Baker. Some...

Restoration & Construction – Historic Windows and Doors

Windows, Sashes and Doors, Oh My! by Ginger Graham In 2013, the State Historical Fund and History Colorado received a grant to evaluate the condition and historic features of our...

Blood Orange Meringue Pie

Food is love… by Chef Deb Traylor It’s rather difficult to write about food, family, and recipes each week and not put a little bit of myself in each sentence....

Restoration & Construction – Holy Molasses!

Sticky Business by Ginger Graham While the external work on the new construction is highly visible, there is also a lot of work going on inside the old grain mill...

Caramelized Onion Dip and Green Chile Pork Pies

Football food for the win Here at Ginger and Baker, we take our football food pretty dang seriously. Whether tailgating, heading to a potluck or putting on a spread at home,...

Restoration & Construction, Part II

It’s fun to see our name in front of all of this work. In a few months, the real Ginger and Baker sign will be on the front of the...

Restoration & Construction – Starting at the Beginning

Construction and renovation are well underway at the future site of Ginger and Baker and many people have expressed interest in the process of restoring our 100+ year-old building, so...

Sneak Peek at Our Plans!

History, Community, Creativity and Pie When people ask why we’ve undertaken the task of preserving this old building the answer is simple. It just seemed right. Our parents or grandparents...

Artichoke Heart Tarts

Adding a little twist… By Chef Deb Traylor Often when I’m asked to bring an appetizer to an event I like to take a look at a familiar recipe but...

Spiced Nuts & Parmesan Biscotti

A little savory with the sweet By Chef Deb Traylor Right now, most of us are knee deep in holiday decorating, gift shopping and going to all kinds of parties...

Gnocchi alla Romana

Winter Comfort Food by Chef Deb Traylor It’s finally getting cold in Colorado and for those of you who don’t live here, you might be surprised that we actually look...

Bourbon Pecan & Apple Cranberry Pies

Holiday Pies by Chef Deb Traylor The holidays can be a stressful time for many cooks as they dream, plan, shop and strive to create the perfect celebration dinner for...

Zucchini Ginger Chip Muffins

Who Doesn’t Like a Nice Muffin? What’s more perfect than a warm muffin and a cup of coffee on a cool fall morning? Or maybe as a snack with a...

The Northern Colorado Feeders Supply Building

Feeders Supply at night. Photo by George Hendrix Celebrating Our Roots The Northern Colorado Feeders Supply building has been a part of the fabric of Fort Collins since the turn...

Apple Butter Bars

Falling for Apples By Chef Deb Traylor If you live in Colorado or have visited us during this time of year, you know there’s a certain amount of anticipation when...