My story

How I started

I started cooking with my late dad as a little girl. He included me in everything while making dinner. I remember learning to cook spaghetti with him, making homemade French fries together, pigs in a blanket, cheesy eggs- all things that I would now consider easy meals. But it sparked a joy and love for cooking in me. Apparently, I was very eager to explore the culinary world. As a five year old, I started a small fire by microwaving a bag of Doritos. Bon Appetit, baby.

I still remember the first cookbook I got. I spotted the Better Homes and Gardens Junior Cookbook walking through Sams and BEGGED him for it. There were very basic recipes In it that I would “zhuzh up,” sometimes making completely inedible meals. One specific example comes to mind when I decided to wing a cake for my parents when they went out for the day. I have no recollection if my brother and I were being monitored or not-it was the 90s-take it up with the man in heaven. But I pulled out every possible baking ingredient we had: eggs, sprinkles, food coloring, flour, syrup, maybe sugar, possibly mayonnaise- no leaveners lol and baked a horrid looking green monsterish cake. I proudly presented it to my parents (like “yeah-I’m that girl”) and my version remembers my dad praising me for such a great cake. Prayers for his palate please.

I've since grown a deep appreciation for all things food and cooking. When I travel, my experience is centered around the food- finding the holes in the wall and must-eat spots. I’ve spent an obnoxious amount of time watching countless YouTube videos of independent bakers and cooks. My childhood comfort show was Barefoot Contessa. lol. I’ve developed a healthy addiction to cookbooks, failed at many meals and bakes, but also succeeded in things I never thought I would be able to accomplish. I’ve gone from making completely flat and hard dinner breads to challahs, sourdoughs, babkas, croissants, macarons and dinner breads that my kids inhale with butter and beg for more. I feel that cooking and baking is so deeply personal and it is truly a deep part of who I am. It is one of the places I find the most meaning. I love cooking meals for friends with newborn babies and understanding the ingredients that people like and don’t like. I enjoy learning the cultural history of meals and the importance of the way things are made.

I developed thebaconspace as a stay at home mom looking for a creative outlet in 2020. After lots of practice, encouragement from friend’s and loved ones and a deep desire to surprise my kid’s each year with a special birthday cake every year, I started selling cakes and treats. I’ve since designed many wedding cakes, custom cakes and treats for corporate events and private clients. I sincerely love what I do and don’t think I will ever forget an order.

Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me.

With love,

Gio