Baking in My Biking Shorts

Mama Jo's anthology of adventures, recipes, recollections, and the like.
Golden Moments
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting a woman that gave me a new perspective about things we often take for granted.  She described how she invited some people over to her house for supper…people who may not have known where their next meal might come from. As my friend prepared the meal, she glanced over at her old and worn dining room table; what once had a beautiful dark wood finish now had some worn spots.  That drew her attention to the age and flaws of her furniture and... Read more...
Grief and Love
My dear sister Carolyn passed away November 12, 2017.  She would have been 71 years old on March 18th of this year.    I was busy at Mama Jo's on the 18th of March.  Pies to be made and served, customers coming and going.  It was a good day at the shop. But underneath it all, I was thinking about Carolyn. How much I miss her. How much she taught me - not just about living, but about dying, too. It's a strange thing, grief.  You can be in your... Read more...
Baking in My Biking Shorts
One bright Sunday morning in early fall 2022, I found myself torn between the need to bake for the upcoming week and the allure of a refreshing bike ride. Ultimately, I decided to indulge in a short ride before heading back to the bakery. Although I typically ride in the mornings during summer months, I got a later start than usual and even ventured further than my regular route. About 8 miles west of Vega, at Landergin, I spotted another cyclist on the north access road and decided to see... Read more...

Sit back and stay awhile.

Cozy up with a mug of fresh coffee and a slice of pie in our lovingly-restored historical building on Route 66.

Filled with historical finds and sentimental treasures, Mama Jo’s rustic and inviting shop is the perfect place for locals and travelers alike to take a load off and enjoy the sweeter things in life.

We bake daily to serve only the freshest pies, pastries, gluten-friendly brownie bites, cobblers, cheesecakes, and more! Take a look at our rotating and permanent art collections, as well as antiques and gifts for everyone.

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