Brown Sugar Bakery’s Sweet Success: Stephanie Hart on Tradition, Community, and New Ventures

From cherished childhood memories to leading an iconic Chicago bakery, Stephanie Hart of Brown Sugar Bakery shares her journey of preserving traditions, fostering community, and expanding her sweet empire with creativity and resilience (Photo Credit: @brownsugarbakeries/Instagram).& My fondest memories of growing up on the South Side of Chicago are connected to the kitchen, where I’d watch my Grandma Rosetta and my Great Aunt Jean bake sweet potato pies, cakes, banana pudding and cheesecakes to put in the refrigerator. They would often let me help, as I would stay close by, ready to assist or be their taste tester for the moment. Recently, during a tour of Brown Sugar Bakery, seeing Miss Stephanie Hart’s stunning cakes and desserts brought those memories back to me with the joy of being a little girl in my grandma’s and my great aunt’s kitchen, surrounded by love and waiting to savor the delicious results at family dinners. Brown Sugar Bakery has been active each season, including the holiday rush, with Hart leading the way, achieving milestones and launching new ventures. She recently shared her journey and provided updates while discussing the bakery’s growth and ongoing success. New Ventures Brown Sugar Bakery has recently opened two...