Welcome to The Bakehouse
Step inside the warm, bustling kitchen of Mimi’s Country Porch — the heart of our cooking, baking, storytelling, and “how-to” adventures.
This is where aromas dance through the air, laughter fills the room, and families learn how wonderfully simple and joyful it can be to make wholesome food together.
The Bakehouse is more than a kitchen.
It’s a gathering place.
A classroom.
A creative studio.
A place where memories — and muffins — are made.
What Happens in The Bakehouse?
The Bakehouse is the setting for many of our shows, lessons, and podcast episodes.
Here, Mimi and Friends teach families how to:
- bake breads, muffins, and homemade tortillas
- make jams, jellies, and preserves
- create nutritious snacks
- cook with fresh ingredients
- explore sustainable insect-based recipes
- prepare pet treats using natural, wholesome foods
- practice kitchen safety and organization
- enjoy the art of cooking together
“The Bakehouse is not only the setting for most of our shows, but is a full-fledged kitchen that produces delicious and nutritious baked goods, jellies, and jams for sale…”
Recipes, Demonstrations & Shared Traditions
From the Podcast On the Porch with Mimi & Friends to our upcoming Porchlight Cookbook, the Bakehouse is where we share:
- step-by-step cooking demonstrations
- family-friendly recipes
- nutritional tips
- cultural food traditions
- seasonal favorites
- and creative ways to cook with cricket and mealworm flours
You’ll learn how to make:
- homemade ice cream
- basic breads
- pickles and preserves
- cheese, butter, and yogurt
- jams and jellies
- healthy snacks for kids
- nutritious pet treats
- and more
Every recipe is designed to be simple, wholesome, and fun — perfect for families, classrooms, and homeschoolers.
Cooking with Crickets (Yes, Really!)
Mimi’s Country Porch is home to the Cricket Ranch Hotel — where we prepare sustainable, protein-rich insect flours used in many of our recipes.
“Cooking and baking with Crickets! Yes! … You will be ‘hopping’ glad you did!”
Families learn:
- why insects are a sustainable superfood
- how to incorporate cricket flour into everyday recipes
- how to farm insects at home (on a budget!)
- how insect protein benefits both people and pets
It’s nutritious, eco-friendly, and surprisingly delicious.
The Bakehouse & The Podcast
Many episodes of On the Porch with Mimi & Friends are filmed right here in the Bakehouse.
This is where Mimi welcomes guests, teaches “how-to” lessons, and blends cooking with history, science, character-building, and fun.
You’ll see:
- Leopard Girl’s silliness
- Boone’s wisdom
- Ambassador Zzimon and Miss Milly’s nutritional insights
- Wilbur’s healthy-living tips
- and plenty of laughter
The Bakehouse is where learning becomes an adventure.
Baked Goods & Goodness for Sale
The Bakehouse also produces:
- breads
- muffins
- jams
- jellies
- seasonal treats
- and Bonyappetit pet snacks
All made with love, care, and wholesome ingredients.
Local families in Texas can purchase these items now — and we’re expanding soon.
Let’s Say Grace and Eat!
Whether you’re here to learn, to cook, to bake, or simply to enjoy the warmth of the kitchen, the Bakehouse welcomes you with open arms.
“I can smell the aromas now! Yummy! Let’s say grace and eat! Bonyappetit, y’all!”