Food Blog

Some of the biggest challenges for a food startup include deciding where and how to showcase their menu, determining where to prepare food (the necessity of a licensed professional kitchen), and managing finances. In this blog, I intend to share insights from my culinary journey.

Embracing Our Roots: Introducing the Heritage and Harvest Supper Experience

Jul 2, 2025 | My Culinary Journey, Update

As Baobab Southern Kitchen approaches the end of our three-month Baobab 365 experiment and our one-year anniversary, we're thrilled to announce an...

Baobab Southern Kitchen offers takeout and delivery

Apr 19, 2025 | My Culinary Journey, Update

Heighten Your Dining Experience with Baobab 365 We are excited to announce the launch of Baobab 365, our new concept designed to transform how you...

Soul Food Reimagined: Healthy Twists on Classic Flavors

Feb 14, 2025 | My Culinary Journey

Southern cuisine and soul food differ primarily in their cultural origins and historical contexts, though they share many similarities. Southern...

Pop-Up Soft Opening

Jul 26, 2024 | My Culinary Journey, Update

About a month ago, we discovered a fully equipped professional kitchen at Indy Commons in Independence, Oregon. This kitchen, Indy Kitchen, also...

My Current Challenges

Jun 16, 2024 | Update

We are currently facing a significant challenge in finding a suitable local commercial kitchen facility. This space is crucial for efficiently...

My Story

Jun 16, 2024 | My Culinary Journey

I have a diverse background that has led me to a unique and exciting career path. After earning a Ph.D. in Reproductive Physiology from Texas...

Update 06/28/24

Jun 6, 2024 | Update

Great news! We have secured a commercial kitchen in Independence, Oregon. The facility provides a licensed space for preparing food to sell to...