About Golden Badger Bakeshop
From My Great-Grandmother’s Kitchen
Hello all! I’m Tess, the founder and baker behind Golden Badger Bakeshop.
My love for the kitchen began when I was small — standing on a stool beside my great-grandmother, learning how the smell of something warm from the oven could make a house feel alive. I grew up baking and cooking with her, my grandma, and my mom for family gatherings, 4-H projects, and quiet afternoons that turned into memories that still smell like cinnamon and bread dough.
When an injury nudged me away from my work as a massage therapist, I found myself drawn back to the comforting rhythm of the kitchen — the chopping, stirring, kneading, and brewing that have always felt like home. What began as a way to heal and fill my days grew into Golden Badger Bakeshop.
Not as a hobby — but as a deliberate, from-scratch business built on care, craftsmanship, and intention.
A One-Badger Bakery
Golden Badger Bakeshop is proudly a one-badger operation. Everything is made from scratch, in small batches, and handled personally. I take on a limited number of custom orders and events to ensure each one receives the attention it deserves.
Whether it’s:
A custom celebration
A catered gathering
A late-night service from the Knight Bus
Or a seasonal treat picked up at the shop
Every order is prepared with steady hands and thoughtful care.
The Name & The Magic
The name comes from my Hufflepuff heart — loyalty, warmth, and quiet dedication. I’ve always found comfort and inspiration in the world of Harry Potter, and I like to imagine the bakery as the kind of place you’d find just down the road from Hogwarts — where the smell of bread and Butter Brew drifts through the air, steam curls from teacups, and there’s always something sweet cooling on the counter.
The magic isn’t about theatrics.
It’s about how food makes people feel.
The People Behind the Scenes
While I run the bakery myself most of the time, I’m lucky to have a strong support system. My parents and grandparents often pop in with ideas, to give advice, and to have a little taste test. My husband, Fabian, comes when he can to keep me between the ditches and helps bring the Knight Bus to life.
It may be a one-badger bakery, but it’s built on family roots.
What You Can Expect
At Golden Badger Bakeshop, I hope every meal, treat, and sip feels like a big hug from your favorite fluffy sweater — warm, heartfelt, and maybe just a little bit magical.
Old-fashioned comfort, with a pinch of magic.