ABOUT

Meet Anna

Hello, I'm Anna Ruppert. My maiden name is Holland, and I live in the charming Dutch town of Pella, Iowa. I am an artisan pie maker and bread aficionado with a passion for sharing good, humble pie made from the freshest seasonal ingredients. I believe in pie for breakfast with a hearty scoop of ice cream and that crust should be flaky and rich. Bread should be airy yet full of depth. And like a good poem the memory of that savored slice should linger well after enjoyed. As a young girl my mother taught me the joy of making pie from scratch (the way my grandmother taught her). Over the years my reputation as a pie maker has grown. Now I have the opportunity to share my pies and more with you at the Pella Farmer's Market for your enjoyment! 

I use organic, high-quality flour in all my baking and always strive to keep my packaging and materials environmentally-friendly. 

When I'm not running my business I am homeschooling our three young children, gardening, sewing, collecting new hobbies, exploring nature, or between the pages of another book. 

*Please note: At this time I am not a licensed home bakery.  I operate under Iowa Cottage Food Law and  am therefore limited as to what I can and cannot sell without a license. I can only sell non-potentially hazardous foods (i.e. not temperature controlled), so you won't find any cream or custard-based pies. I also cannot sell to restaurants or grocery stores, so you will only find me at the farmer's market and selling directly to customers from my doorstep. On that same note, because I do not use a commercial kitchen facility, if you are concerned about allergies please be advised that my kitchen is NOT free from major allergens and there is always a small chance for cross-exposure.