177. Celebrity Bakers Timmy Norman and Angela Bowes Share Their Baking Journey
Channel: Johnson City Living
Date: 2024-04-05

About the Guests:
Timmy Norman and Angela Bowes are the dynamic and talented duo from Cake Buds Bakery located in Johnson City. As celebrity superstars in the baking world, they have graced several cooking shows on TV with their presence and have a strong reputation for crafting unbelievable baked creations. Timmy, with a background in graphic design and fine arts, combines his love for art and baking by specializing in sculpted cakes. Angela hails from Pennsylvania, with a rich heritage of country baking and years of experience in the baking industry, bringing passion and creativity to Cake Buds.
Episode Summary:
In this mouth-watering episode of the podcast, host Colin sits down with Timmy Norman and Angela Bowes of Cake Buds Bakery, well-known from their appearances on various TV cooking shows. The Johnson City weather sets the backdrop for a conversation that delves into the local culinary scene, Cake Buds' origins, and the secrets behind their winning streak in baking competitions.
Timmy and Angela share their personal journeys, including Timmy's leap from graphic design in the medical field to opening Cake Buds, driven by his passion for creative baking. Angela recounts her background, her move from Connecticut to Johnson City, and how she saw an opportunity to work with Timmy. The turning point was her keen eye for quality, which made Cake Buds stand out amongst other local bakeries.

Timmy and Angela highlight the unique warm-and-humble qualities of Johnson City and its Appalachian roots.
The conversation leads us into the heart of Cake Buds, where Timmy and Angela unravel the bakery's offerings, including custom cakes, cupcakes, ice cream, and French macarons.

Key Takeaways:

Timmy Norman transitioned from a career in graphic design to opening Cake Buds Bakery, fueled by his love for cake sculpting.
Angela Bowes joined Timmy to pursue her passion for baking, leaving behind a career in the medical field.
Cake Buds stands out for its custom-designed cakes that have caught national attention, winning several baking shows on TV.
The bakery offers an array of goodies, from flavorful cupcakes to delectable ice cream, appealing to the diverse tastes of Johnson City residents.
Both Timmy and Angela are passionate about teaching, offering classes to share their baking skills with enthusiasts.

Notable Quotes:

"We love Johnson City weather because it's always different. Keeps you on your toes." - Colin
"It's appalachian, and you have the warmth of southern people, but it's not the backwoods." - Timmy
"I started googling all the bakeries that were in, like, a 30 minutes radius of me… and I came across Timmy's page, and I was like, wow, he's actually the, can I say, the only bakery in the area that I saw that really had the quality of work that I was looking to be part of." - Angela
"I've always unsculpted cakes, and so it kind of catches people's attention when it's not a sheet cake and it's not, you know, a store bought cake." - Timmy
"We're really trying to focus a lot more lately in doing more, like, pastry style and baked goods." - Timmy

Resources:

Cake Buds Bakery Website: mycakebuds.com
Cake Buds on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok: @cakebuds, @cakebuds.JC

As we wrap up a delightful session of cake talks and insights into the sweet life of baking, we encourage you not to miss out on this rich and flavorful episode with Timmy and Angela from Cake Buds Bakery. Stay tuned for more episodes that promise to tantalize your taste buds and inspire your culinary adventures!