We're the Meyer family — avid foodies, bakers, and homeschoolers with a passion for entrepreneurship. What started as a fun way to teach our kids about business has grown into Family Kneads, a full-time business built on love, learning, and community. This is not a side hustle, it's our life and we do it together.

Every loaf, cookie, and treat is made with care in our kitchen, where we combine traditional baking methods with innovative recipes. We believe that great food brings people together, and we're excited to share our journey with you.

Behind every delicious creation at Family Kneads is Kat Meyer, a passionate baker, mother of five, and the hands that bring every dough to life.

Married to her high school sweetheart Drew, Kat is the heart and soul of Family Kneads. Entirely self-taught, she crafts every sourdough, mixes every batch of cookie dough, and has developed the recipes that keep our customers coming back week after week. She's fiercely detail-oriented; the running joke around the house is that she's the "Director of Chaos," a title she's earned not just at home with five kids, but through 15 years as an immigration paralegal and her time as a regional event coordinator. Turns out, managing organized chaos is the perfect training for running a bakery.

Her journey from baking for her family to founding a bakery that serves hundreds of families reflects her dedication to quality, community, and doing things the right way which is with patience, love, and a whole lot of flour.

When she's not in the bakery kitchen, you'll find Kat doing another thing she loves which is teaching. Each week at her kids' homeschool co-op, she teaches middle school Spanish and a U.S. Geography class with a unique food twist, tying a dish or tasting to each state they study. Whether she's teaching someone to bake, leading a classroom, or perfecting a recipe, sharing what she knows brings her the most joy.

Behind the scenes and often right in front of the oven is Drew Meyer, our operations expert and Kat's high school sweetheart.

With over 20 years in tech and marketing, Drew brings a unique skill set that perfectly complements the baking talent in the family. He handles business operations, logistics, branding, packaging, and creates the stunning food photography that showcases Family Kneads creations. But Drew is far from just a behind-the-scenes guy, he manages much of the baking, running the ovens and bringing Kat's handcrafted doughs to their golden, crusty finish. His strategic mindset and attention to detail help turn every batch into something the whole community can enjoy.

Creating sweet magic in our kitchen is Lindsey Meyer, our talented 15-year-old daughter with a remarkable passion for pastry arts.

With over five years of baking experience, Lindsey has developed skills that go well beyond her years. She's our resident chocolate expert and the talent behind our macarons, bringing creativity and precision to everything she touches, from crafting frostings and piping cakes and cupcakes to dreaming up new chocolate creations. When she's not baking, you'll find her exploring her love for Asian and Japanese cuisine, whipping up dishes like katsu chicken, Japanese curries, onigiri, and more.