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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Local Dirt – the weekly podcast that brings you up close and personal with the artisans and producers of your favorite foods!

In this episode, we dive into baking with Rashmi, the owner of M.A.D Bakery. Rashmi’s passion for creating high-quality, seasonal baked goods shines through as she shares her experiences and insights on the importance of understanding dough and ingredients. With a love for eggs, butter, and fresh herbs, her recipes will surely leave you drooling. But that’s not all! Rashmi collaborates with local farmers to bring you nutritious and seasonal products, making her bakery a true gem in the community.

And if that’s not enough to pique your interest, stay tuned until the end for an exciting story about Rashmi’s clashes with the head chef of a Michelin-rated restaurant during the pandemic. Don’t miss out on this mouthwatering and captivating episode of Local Dirt!

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