Bios
amanda
...is an artisan baker who relies on natural, wild yeast fermentation, hand preparations, and shaping. The breads produced become unique, rustically beautiful loaves that cannot be duplicated using industrial methods. Amanda is committed to her craftsmanship and loves to study and practice different techniques from some of her heroes of the hearth. Her passion for using nature's original wheat led her to a culinary getaway hosted by Jovial Foods in Tuscany. In 2014, Amanda began selling her loaves to a local CSA, and Ingrained Bakery was born. If 10,000 hours invested identifies an expert, then Amanda kneads expert skill and artistry into each and every loaf.
blaine
...is our transitioning entrepreneur. If he's not found on the North Slope of Alaska, he's honing his small business start-up skills here at home in Tennessee. Blaine is Ingrained's main delivery man, so he spends a fair amount of time coaxing and pampering Crusty, our treasured delivery van. He's one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet, and if he's ever late for a delivery, it's probably due to a conversation that went long. His favorite topics include the Nashville Predators, his latest read, his faith, and family.
hannah
...wants to live inside a Dickens' novel and come out every now and then to bake. Her passions include good literature and creative expression. We think her cinnamon rolls describe her best — warm, aromatic, and perfectly spiced. If you haven't tried her raw honey and cream cheese frosting yet, your life might be as dull as a day without a good read.
zechariah
...is our fire-starter, stoker, and all things wood-fired guy. Zech is always wherever he's needed, but usually found fanning the flames. He may or may not have a spy thriller open in front of him.
our 3 cs - christian / Chloe / Calvin
These kids are cute, cute, and more cute! They're budding little chefs, taste-testing champs, and our chief comic inspiration. They bring crazy fun to the family party. They've all caught the family cooking and baking bug — maybe especially Calvin, whose passionate abandon in the kitchen has earned him the title "our little American Jamie Oliver."
london
...is our darling family Labradoodle still vying for position as company mascot against Crusty. London, named after the family's European dream vacay destination, is an avid lover of einkorn flour. She is scrap collector (zero-waste), floor cleaner, and gobbles up the doggie treats the three Cs make.
mom + Dad
Their love and commitment gave birth to this little family band in 1984. Along the way they nurtured, instructed, loved, and planted the seeds that grew into the gifts, skills, and dreams that created Ingrained. Over the last year, they enthusiastically poured their resources, thoughts, and efforts into the launch of Ingrained. On February 11, 2017, Daddy went peacefully home to his eternal reward. The family he so tenderly cherished are committed to making his dream of leaving the 9 to 5 grind and running his own business a reality. They live every day in the light of his legacy with the hope of making him proud.