KC Sunshine Beginnings

I've always been somewhat of a nerd when it comes to research.  This passion for knowledge has led me down some interesting paths.  In 2008, I was diagnosed with a genetic heart condition called Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy.  My research led me to have open heart surgery at the Cleveland Clinic with their world-renowned surgeon.  After a short recovery, I pursued and completed my doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction.  I then developed and implemented a social and emotional learning program for schools. But, suddenly the Pandemic shuttered schools in 2020, and I found I had a lot more time at home to pursue my love of baking.  I have always had a passion for making desserts. The sweet tooth gene seems to have been passed down, as my mother and grandmother were bakers of all things sweet.  I even recall pulling my little red wagon down the sidewalk as a little girl, peddling mangoes from a neighbor's tree so that I could raise enough cash to buy candy for my friends and me.  Even though my heart surgery was successful, I discovered that a whole-food, plant-based diet alleviated many of my symptoms from this incurable disease. I had been dairy-free for several years. However, I was still using eggs in my baked goods--until my soon-to-be five-year-old granddaughter requested that I make her birthday cake without eggs so that her little sister and mom could enjoy her cake.  This was the defining moment of my baking career:  Only Vegan bakes from now on!  Using my lifelong research experience and passion for baking along with curated vegan, gluten-free, ethical, and all natural ingredients, I have created products that everyone can indulge in and satisfy those sweet tooth cravings without compromising the rich, delicious flavors