EPISODE #11
“the uproot pie company: a savory wood-fired sense of place with jessica shepard ”
thomaston, Maine
Emily sits with Jessica Shepard, wood-fired oven baker, artisan chef and owner of The Uproot Pie Company based in Thomaston, Maine. While sharing her endearing recollections and heartfelt vision, this passionate 6th generation Mainer’s ‘raison d’être’ is revealed. Simply mix together equal parts of: a genuine love for people and communal connection in beautiful settings, outstanding pizza-making & baking techniques, dedication to sustainable farm fresh Maine ingredients and the comfort of a wood-fired oven. The end result? A rustic gastronomic experience that enraptures the senses while expanding the heart and mind.
Links
The Uproot Pie Company’s website:
https://www.theuprootpieco.com/
Watch: A beautiful behind-the-scenes video short of The Uproot in action at an al fresco coastal Maine gathering (2 min.):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l62hGlMUtbY
Read: An archival article from 2012 featuring The Uproot’s beginnings, with wonderful details about the design & construction of the first wood-fired mobile oven (medium length):
https://www.mofga.org/stories/organic-business/uproot-pie-company/
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https://www.oshimabrothers.com/
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