****Baking Beyond Boundaries: RocksNDirt Bakery's Alternative Healthy Lifestyle****

*Introduction:*
- In today's episode, we have a special guest, Kimberley Pearson, the founder of Rocks and Dirt Bakery. Kimberley's mission is to create nourishing food using seasonal local ingredients that are gluten, dairy, and refined sugar-free, catering to allergen-friendly diets.

*Opening Conversation:*
- Kimberley  shares her inspiration behind Rocks and Dirt Bakery, dedicated to her aunt Nancy, who has celiac disease but remains a positive force.
- The host expresses excitement about Kimberley's unique approach to gluten-free, allergen-friendly baking and delves into her early connection with food.

*Childhood Memories:*
- Kimberley  reminisces about her earliest memories in the kitchen, baking with her family. Everything, from pies to savory dishes, was made from scratch.
- The recipes originated from the British Isles, especially Scotland, where her family has roots. Kimberley talks about making Scottish shortbread from a young age.
- Her dad's love for fishing and bush piloting contributed to a deep connection with West Coast cuisine, including preparing salmon using First Nations' methods.

*Adventures in Foraging:*
- She recounts the experience of flying into remote regions and the precautions taken in grizzly bear territory.
- Kimberley emphasizes the importance of her dad's relationships with First Nations people, reflecting a genuine affection for their cultures.

*International Culinary Journey:*
- Kimberley  discusses her passion for language, leading her to study languages and eventually teach in Estonia, Sweden, and Canada.
- A shift towards culinary pursuits emerged, leading her to apprentice as a chef with dreams of becoming a pastry chef.

*Health Crisis and Return to Culinary Roots:*
- Kimberley  narrates how health issues brought her back to the culinary world, inspiring her to create allergen-friendly recipes and document her journey on the Rocks and Dirt Bakery blog.
- The blog, rooted in the Pacific Northwest, reflects her commitment to seasonality and using local ingredients.

*Building Rocks and Dirt Bakery:*
- Kimberley  describes the origin of the name Rocks and Dirt Bakery, a term coined by her brother-in-law to represent healthier, alternative versions of traditional recipes.
- The logo features an Arbutus tree, symbolizing her love for the Pacific Northwest and seasonally-based cooking.

*Gluten-Free Sourdough Classes:*
- Kimberley  shares her recent venture into teaching gluten-free sourdough classes, offering one-on-one sessions and considering local classes in the Puget Sound area.
- Listeners are encouraged to reach out to Kimberley  through her website, Facebook, or Instagram for more information on classes.

*Closing Thoughts:*
- The episode wraps up with a reminder to explore the Rocks and Dirt

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