Goldenrod Pastries, an allergen-friendly bakery in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a beacon for gluten-free and vegan treats – and making it as a female-owned business.
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Inclusivity is the key ingredient at Goldenrod Pastries in Lincoln, Nebraska, where options include gluten-free, nut-free and vegan treats. In her new book,
Perfectly Golden, owner Angela Garbacz (who discovered her own lactose intolerance late in life) writes, “I couldn’t be the person who said no to making a birthday cake, especially for someone who hadn’t been able to have one for years due to dietary restrictions.”
Garbacz grew up cooking with her mother and grandmothers. “Food is such a good medium, whether you’re making it or eating it, for really big conversations,” she says. She studied in Poland during college to explore her heritage and visit family. And that’s where she encountered the sweet rolls that would inspire this cake, so laden with poppy seeds they tasted nutty, but without the lemon you’d expect in the U.S.
Seven Lincoln teenagers will get the opportunity to learn from the people behind local businesses, including Wax Buffalo and Goldenrod Pastries, through a holiday season giveaway.
Art Bus LNK is partnering with local business owners and artists for a Seven Days of Giveaways event to pair teens with mentors in areas including baking, candle making, sewing and songwriting. Nominations of 13- to 19-year-olds were accepted through Dec. 6 and the winners will be announced Sunday through Thursday.
The prizes include mentor sessions with local artist Christian Scott, Wax Buffalo candle maker Alicia Reisinger, Chloe DeCoito of jewelry store Eunice the Label, Angela Garbacz of Goldenrod Pastries, Emily Pillard of clothing store Emâs Trends, photographer Ben Ramos and local musician Jack Rodenburg, paired with a recording session at the Grid Studio.