Who we are

Hi. I’m Daniel — and if you know me, you’ve probably tasted something from my kitchen.

Maybe it was a box of cookies dropped off “just because,” a platter of scones for a meeting, or a cake for your birthday. I’ve always found joy in baking for others. It’s how I relax, how I celebrate, and how I show up for people I care about.

After a whirlwind year (you too?!), I’ve decided to finally turn that joy into something a bit more intentional. I’m starting small, local, and deeply personal…with a new home bakery here in Chapel Hill called Dusted.

Dusted is about more than sugar and flour. It’s about slowing down, making things from scratch, and sharing something special with the people around us. My baked goods lean classic — sugar cookies, Southern-style biscuits, and custom (fun!) cakes — but always with a creative twist and a bit of powdered sugar magic.

I’m launching with something simple: The Dusted Dozen Subscription Box — four seasonal boxes a year, each one filled with 13 handmade treats, because around here a dozen always means one extra. It helps me plan ahead, bake with care, and serve a small group of folks really well. It’s also a great way to treat yourself throughout the year or give a thoughtful gift that keeps giving.

This isn’t a big glossy operation. I don’t have a storefront nor any staff. Just me, some good recipes, a couple of baking sheets, and a deep belief in the power of food to connect us!

If you’ve made it this far, you’re officially one of the first people I’ve told — which means you’re also helping hold me accountable for actually doing this.

Want to be part of my founding batch?