Me, My Shop and I– Baker & Daughters
Owners–
Matt and Beck Marshall
28 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby, NSW
@bakeranddaughters
Bread and pies. Coffee and smiles. This is exactly what you get when you walk into the welcoming space of the brand new Baker & Daughters – as well as the most delicious baked and handmade takeaway treats you can imagine!
Can you describe the concept behind Baker & Daughters?
Baker & Daughters is a happy place to be. Our intention is to serve good honest wholesome food. The best bread you will find in the Shire, the happiest faces. A place to meet – to chat – to inspire.
What deliciousness will we discover in your shop?
You will find daily racks of very very very good bread. Excellent pies and rolls, a growing menu of fresh sandwiches made daily on fresh l’ancienne rolls. We serve up Blackboard Roasters coffee – we love working with companies that have such honest ethics and integrity. Our blueberry spelt scones have been legends since the day they were invented at The Organic Republic Bondi Beach. We are endlessly coming up with ideas and trying out new things – the balance is in getting it just right. We like listening and responding.
Why did you choose Mullumbimby for your shop location?
We live in Mullum so it is the perfect location. No more 3am starts in Byron Bay! We love our little town and growing a business in a growing community felt just right.
What do you love about working in your community?
Community is how we open the doors everyday. So we feel really grateful to be part of such an strong, vibrant and nurturing one. We love the diversity of our customers and their interest in good quality food and produce.
Where do you find your inspiration?
Lots of places. Matt (hubby/baker/dad/all round captain) is a massive inspiration. He is humble and calm yet extremely talented and knowledgeable when it comes to all things baking and bread. He is very inspiring to work alongside. Lately we have been looking around the USA. We are kind of in love with the deli sandwich concept – it is a fine line between what’s cool at Tartine Bakery in San Francisco and how that translates to Mullumbimby. But we are giving it go.
What’s on the menu?
At the moment we are serving up some pretty ace bagels. Pies are the new crush – we are expanding our range over the next few weeks. You can also find bread, pastries and daily sandwiches. Chris (think Milk and Honey circa 2014) has been making a lunchtime pizza debut. We are also working on our winter menu. Lots of roasted yum.
Originally published in Paradiso Issue 9
