He and his family settled in Ohio in the early 1900’s. My grandfather came from a long line of bakers. As such, Joseph incorporated his first bakery in 1917. A short time later my great-grandmother, for whom I'm named, immigrated to Ohio and immediately began employment at Resch's bakery, a thriving bakery still operating today. She and Joseph married and worked alongside each other to create fami
ly recipes that have been passed down for generations. As our family has grown, those treasured recipes have grown with us. It is my pleasure to be able to now share those beloved baked creations with you! Quick Bio…
My name is Emilie, and like my great-grandfather, I come from a long line of great cooks and bakers. Some of my earliest memories are listening to my grandpa Joe talk about working in the bakery as a child. Every holiday or special occasion includes family recipes for which we discuss, collaborate, and share. Whether it’s grandmother's chocolate cake, my aunt's Almond Roca, or our family’s famous Weiss butter cookies, I’ve grown up learning to love the culinary arts. My mother, a great baker to her credit, encouraged this and let me "play" in the kitchen at a young age. Whether it was the forgotten yeast in cinnamon rolls, or destroying the kitchen to forge a new recipe, my mother patiently persevered as I navigated my way around a kitchen. It was no surprise that I entered the culinary world at a young age. I've been doing it ever since and I love every minute! From my humble beginning as a prep cook to working my way up through the culinary brigade, I've done it all. I've been a Chef de Partie, Sous, Executive Chef, Director of Catering, and Director of Nutrition. I attended culinary school, have conducted cooking classes, appeared in exposes for the Cincinnati Enquirer, and competed in cooking competitions. I could talk about food all day, it’s my passion and joy, mostly because I love to feed people. Food is something that brings us all together and it makes us happy. It’s a beautiful way to express love, sympathy, and celebration. The Lord, my family, our community, and baking are the cornerstones of my life. They are beautifully intertwined and have led me to where I am today, baking for you!
