Rachel Pennington

Why do you cook?


The Pie Chest will turn off its ovens on March 14, but Rachel Pennington says she will continue to bake for special projects, and annual events such as Pi Day, Thanksgiving, and possibly a monthly subscription box of treats. Photo by Amy and Jackson Smith.

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