Joy Wilson, also known as Joy the Baker, is a self-taught baker, cookbook author, and blogger who has been delighting readers and home bakers with her warm, relatable voice and mouth-watering recipes for over a decade. Originally from Los Angeles, Joy spent ten years soaking up the vibrant flavors of New Orleans before recently relocating to the charming small town of Bellville, Texas. In her new home, Joy continues to embrace her love for baking, now with a Texas twist, while settling into life in her historic house and prepping the space for future baking classes. With a knack for turning everyday ingredients into something special and a passion for bringing people together around the table, Joy's work is as much about creating joy in the kitchen as it is about sharing stories and experiences. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, Joy's approachable holiday recipes and delightful personality make her the perfect companion in the kitchen.

www.joythebaker.com

Instagram: @joythebaker

In this episode, we explore:

• Growing up in a family that embraced slow food and 'baking from scratch'
• Working in restaurants and bakeries, learning the business of baking
• Launching her blog, Joy the Baker, in 2008
• Nurturing a community of baking enthusiasts and fellow bloggers
• Writing a cookbook (three, actually!), and what that process is like
• Getting married on Thanksgiving and making the wedding cake (along with all the festive fixings)
• Expanding the Joy the Baker team
• Restoring her Victorian house and prepping to host baking classes
• And much more!