Most of the time baker, with a passion for writing, music, and social justice. I started my working life as a musician and writer. Then I changed my mind, went to graduate school and became a government analyst. Then I changed my mind again. I started to blog, which spawned my first business, Hilary Bee’s Homemade Goods. I thought it would be a small enterprise to test my baking skills. But it quickly became more.
Thistle Confections is more than a business to me. I believe in supporting local farmers and producers over big corporations. I’m proud to use Ohio’s bounty, and I work hard to cultivate lasting relationships with local growers. My recipes and products feature the best that Ohio has to offer. Produce is a labor of love, and I strive to honor that love through my baking.
What about the music? I still play viola and piano- and I love to play weddings and small concerts. My husband, Mr. Radar is always there to cheer me on. He’s my chief taste-tester and a real life mad scientist. In our spare time, we enjoy gardening, home improvement projects, and long hikes with our wonderdog, Buddy.
All photographs courtesy of Nicole Hodac, the official photographer of Thistle Confections.
Hilary,
Aunt Ginny told me about your website. It is great and you have done a lot of hard work. Congratulations and best of luck.
Aunt Carol
Haven’t checked your blog in awhile, Hilary, but love the new layout (and you look amazing, of course)! My vegetarian baker-extraordinaire roomie Mary has fallen in love with the recipes you feature, since I couldn’t help showing you off
Be well!
HQ
I second HaQuyen and can’t wait to give some of your recipes a try!
Cheers,
Andrea