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Love Blooms Bakery; The Woman Behind it All

Century Magazine January 16th, 2038

Who is Anna-Lee Kamski?

Mrs. Kamski is best known today as the owner of Detroit staple, Love Blooms Bakery. A passionate business owner with a great love for her craft, and community; as well as a loving wife. She's won the hearts and caught the eyes of many in the Detroit area and beyond; yet not much is known about her. What is her story?

Century Magazine had the opportunity to sit down with the elusive baker to learn more about her life, and how she got started in the industry.

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Born Anna-Lee Joy Brundin in Chicago, IL to mother, Kristie Brundin; Anna is the youngest out of 3 sisters. (Her mom is a well-respected Obstetrician in the Chicago area; her 2 older sisters followed suit into the medical field.) She always tended to march to the beat of her own drum. "I was pretty quiet as a kid, usually in a land of my own. I was often exploring the alleyways near our home or singing to myself." From a young age, she had a love for anything sweet. A love given to her from her grandmother. "I often spent time at her house after school since mom was so busy with work and my sisters were often too busy with school or friends to spend time with me. She was my best friend." The two often spent time together experimenting with recipes and selling their creations at local farmers markets. "Those moments really showed me the beauty of baking and also of connecting with my community. Its a gift that I cherish and cant thank her enough for."

Despite it being what she now lives and breathes, baking wasn't all she focused on nor excelled at it seems. She has a past as a competitive figure skater and a chess champion. "Mom had all us girls learn to skate when we were kids. She also did it as a kid and wanted to share her love of it with us. I competed till I entered middle school when I stopped liking it. I was enjoying chess more and wanted to join an after school club for it." In school, she often found herself counting down the minutes till classes ended. "School wasn't my strong suit for sure." Kamski remarked with a slight laugh. "I was awful at studies! I'm pretty sure I failed Chemistry like 3 times! I have no idea why they made it a graduation requirement but I made it in the end!" A bright smile found its way onto her face before faltering. "Students please focus on your studies, don't be like me."

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Upon graduating high school, Kamski found herself lost on what to do. University? Straight into working? Knowing what she does for work now you'd think it obvious what road she'd go down but it wasn't to her. "Yes, I've always loved baking but I really never thought to make it a career. I guess that came from mom, she only viewed baking as a hobby. I thought I had to do something similar to her and my sisters." She ended up trying to pursue a teaching degree at a local university. It didn't last long. "That lasted for two semesters. Looking back I have no idea how I made it that far in. I wasn't enjoying it at all!" After a particular hard day, Anna decided to take a walk around campus in hopes of something. "I don't really know what I was looking for or why but I was restless. I desperately wanted to drop out but I also didn't, scared of looking like a failure." She found herself in the culinary department. "A pastry class was in session, one of the labs they were in had windows to the hallway so passers-by could look in and watch if they wanted." Her eyes lit up before continuing. "I remember so vividly, the moment when I saw everyone at work and it felt like something just clicked." By the next school semester she had switched majors and really hit the ground running.

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While she was in school, she started baking cakes and making sweets for friends or family for practice. Eventually, she started expanding her clientele and charging for her creations. "This is when Love Blooms Bakery was born!" The brightest smile spread across her face, the excitement she held was palpable. "I ran it out of my home kitchen for a bit. During that time I was truly able to learn the reins of owning a business, balancing the work load, and getting feedback on items I was creating." "I'd say after about 3 years, interest & demand grew to the point of needing an actual storefront" Love Blooms Bakery first opened its doors 10 years ago and has been gradually gaining traction ever since. Now, not a day goes by where there isn't a line out the door before the bakery even opens. "I really owe everything to everyone who supported me. My family, friends, husband; the people who bought sweets from me and who still do especially. Nothing would have come this far if it weren't for them."

Check out Anna's upcoming cookbook - Love Blooms When Baking - set to release February 25th! You can also find her on her YouTube channel, Lovie Bakes; where she posts tutorials, new recipes, and advice on entering the industry.

Love Blooms Bakery is open every Tuesday through Sunday, 9am to 5pm, in Greektown right up the road from Henry Ford Commemorative Park in Detroit, MI. Be sure to snag a slice of their notorious Blueberry Lemon cake when you get the chance!

pictures from pinterest : dividers by; @hyuneskkami & @k1ssyoursister

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