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The Sauce
For over 25 years, Sauce Magazine has been the go-to guide for St. Louis’ best culinary experiences. Now, The Sauce podcast is back with a new host and a renewed mission: to take listeners behind the scenes with the incredible people shaping the local hospitality industry – from chefs and restaurateurs to brewers, bartenders, bakers and beyond.
Hosted by Sauce Magazine’s executive editor Lauren Healey, who has spent her career honing her writing, editing and photography skills at various media outlets in the Midwest, the show blends insider stories with inspiration on where to eat and drink right now. Since joining Sauce in 2018, Lauren’s passion for St. Louis’ culinary scene has only deepened, fueling her pride in calling the city home and her drive to help you discover your next great meal.
The Sauce
Lia Holter – Made. by Lia
On this week’s episode of The Sauce, host Lauren Healey is joined by Lia Holter — the award-winning baker and owner of Made. by Lia in Old Town Florissant, who just released her first cookbook.
Lia shares how she turned a passion for baking with her mom and grandmother into a full-fledged career — from launching a small Facebook page in 2012 to winning TLC’s Next Great Baker and growing her brand into one of St. Louis’ most beloved bakeries.
In this episode:
- How Lia’s family traditions and pastry-school training shaped her baking philosophy
- The story behind Made. by Lia — from home kitchen to bakery in Old Town Florissant
- What it was like competing (and winning) on Next Great Baker
- How she built her business through pop-ups, community support, and a $25K Kickstarter
- Writing and testing recipes for her new cookbook, released just in time for holiday baking
- Balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood, and finding joy in both
More highlights:
- Where to pick up the Made. by Lia cookbook — madebylia.com, Amazon, Target, and local retailers
- Tasting table favorites: cherry strudel, jumbo chocolate chip cookies, vegan cinnamon sugar donuts, and vegan/gluten-free chocolate espresso donuts
- The secret behind her “not-too-sweet” baking style — and how she keeps her passion alive
https://www.madebylia.com/
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