Katie Martin

Chief Editor, Modern Baking

Katie Martin is chief editor of Modern Baking, and has been a full-time staff editor since 1998. When she’s craving sweets, few things can surpass a really good brownie.

Posts by Katie Martin

in The Baking Blog Apr. 30, 2013

Fighting for commonsense cottage laws

Most bakeries operate in states that have some sort of cottage law on the books. In fact, only Kansas, Montana, North Dakota and Rhode Island have no....More
in The Baking Blog Apr. 11, 2013

What do the Pillsbury Doughboy and auto insurance have in common?

Cross promoting with unexpected business can be attention-grabbing, like the Pillsbury Doughboy-Geico commercial....More
in The Baking Blog Mar. 28, 2013

Did cupcakes cross the pond?

Is a cupcake by another name taste as sweet? Cupcakes have expanded beyond the borders of the United States and some countries, such as Ireland, have....More
in The Baking Blog Feb. 27, 2013

Oops, it happened again

Donut shops are popping up major metro areas. What is driving this trend and are donuts the next cupcake?....More
in The Baking Blog Jan. 31, 2013

Give a shout out

It is easy to forget to give employees the kudos they deserve. As Valentine's Day approaches, share the love....More
in The Baking Blog Nov. 15, 2012

When disaster strikes

Bakers come together in times of need, and the recent Hurricane Sandy proved no exception....More
in The Baking Blog Nov. 8, 2012

Whole grains on every plate

This is the mission the Whole Grains Council has tasked itself with, and highlighted during its recent conference hosted jointly with Oldways in....More
in The Baking Blog Oct. 2, 2012

No two bakers are alike

During the Honey Summit, hosted by the National Honey Board, a small group of bakers gathered to learn about honey. They also were given formulas to....More
in The Baking Blog Sep. 11, 2012

Give a shout out to…

The top winners and category winners from the 12th Annual Cake Decoration Competition held during All Things Baking....More