The Goldenrod Rule
The saying “come as you are” takes on a whole new meaning at Goldenrod Pastries in Lincoln, Nebraska. Slices of coffee cake studded with peaches and topped with crunchy streusel sit in the pastry case next to confetti cookies sandwiched with velvety buttercream while Fluffernutter buns, pillowy, swirled buns filled with peanut butter and dripping with a glossy vanilla glaze rest on the counter like crowning jewels. These pastries are more than meets the eye. They cater to gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and every diet in between. It’s all part of a revolutionary movement pioneered by Angela Garbacz, the owner and founder of Goldenrod Pastries, to make delicious baked goods available to everyone. It’s inclusive baking, and it’s Angela’s sweet mission in life.
“Inclusive baking” is a term Angela came up with in 2015 when she first opened Goldenrod Pastries. “It means that we will always find a way to bake for you, no matter your dietary restrictions,” Angela says. The idea stems from Angela’s own struggle. Born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, Angela moved across the country to New York City in 2008 to pursue her
