Food is everything. It is where you are from. It is your memories. It is simple moments, big events, trial and error, tradition and newness. It is science and beauty. Food is culture and life. It is seasonal, geographical, and home. 

As an Pastry Chef, with zero food restrictions, who was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and needed to make substantial lifestyle changes, I had no idea how to make food that my body now required. Coming from a culture and profession steeped in food I could no longer enjoy - I set out on a mission to not lose my palate, and also create new memories around food that would be just as darn good. I loved cooking savory dishes, but what was missing everywhere was treats! - Bread, Pastry, Treats everyone could eat, enjoy, and feel good an hour later. I wanted to be able to eat good cake. I wanted everyone to be able to eat the same amazing cake!

Fast forward from 2013 - I have experimented and learned an entirely new science of allergy-friendly food, pastry, and of course, cakes. I have had the honor to consult with chefs and establishments for creating Gluten Free/Vegan Menu options, written recipes, and started this joyous lil side hustle called Cake Pharmacy with dear friends. And doing it on our own terms has been so rewarding. Whenever possible we source locally, sustainably, and ethically. Supporting organic farmers here, around the world, other small business owners, and our planet. From partnering with local flower farms for all the beauty on the outside, and Georgia Farms for the beauty on the inside.

It has been such a joy being a small part of your events, family dinners, and memorable celebrations. From selling goodies in coffee shops weekly, hustling pop-ups, and catering some allergy-friendly parties, getting to know our cake and community-loving internet-friends has been delightful. Having a bakery where we can’t all come together in person is hard sometimes. But what an honor to come together for fundraising bake sales benefiting organizations close to our heart like Georgia Equality and The Trevor Project. We are deeply grateful that with each of your orders, we are able to contribute a portion of our sales each month to organizations like Islamic Relief or Palestinian Children's Relief Fund. 

If you are still reading, thank you! And thank you for supporting our small, woman-owned business. Shout out to European Butter and T45 wheat flour for being our inspiration. And to those of you who can eat anything but want everyone to be included, to those of you daily experience limited or sub-par choices and allergen free foods - I hope you feel overwhelmed by our menu and find something that tastes a little bit like home.

Dreaming together of inclusive treats, equity, justice, and equality for every person - from every river to every sea!

Erinleigh + CP Team