
Proprietor
Jennifer McConnell
Jennifer is an Apprenticeship trained Pastry chef/baker (George Brown College) and culinary instructor with over 35 years expertise in the industry including amazing experiences at some of Ontario's most charming establishments & inspirational cooking schools (LCBO, Longo's, Presidents choice , Goodness Me!, Market & Co. & Georgian college) , she has also learned the art of the savory kitchen by working along top chefs including gigs at Movenpick (Yorkville), Midland Golf & country club, Loblaws Corporation & Jaynes cottages .
She also shares her love of food by helping other culinary endeavors as a culinary constant & loves spending summers in Muskoka creating unforgettable experiences for a growing list of private chef clients . Forever grateful for the beautiful kitchens & wonderful people she has had the pleasure to encounter along the way.
While not in the kitchen you will find her volunteering & helping those in her community with a focus on assisting those facing food insecurity, the unhoused, marginalized community members & youth a risk often opening up her space to host workshops, events & employment programs.
The retail Bakery division of FreshBaked started 5 years ago as way to keep Jennifer in the kitchen after experiencing a halt to other projects due to the Covid19 lockdown, she loves her culinary space & invites you to stop in anytime & visit her "happy place"