Hudson Baking Co

03/24/2026

Aaron’s cancer test results are in.

His tumor is now 15 cm.
Down from 24 cm.

It is hard to even put into words what that means.
The chemo is working.
There is hope.

Choosing this clinic was one of the hardest decisions we have ever made. Insurance would not cover any of it. But we knew it was his best shot at staying alive.

So we said yes.
Yes to leaving our kids.
Yes to stepping away from our bakery, our home, our life.
Yes to the unknown.

When we got here, Aaron was so sick. He could not keep food down. He could barely walk. The strongest person I know was fading in front of me.

I have never been more scared.

And on top of all of that, we had no idea how we would afford it.

But you stepped in.

This community has carried us. Through prayers, messages, and giving, because of you he got this chance. Because of you his tumor is shrinking.

But we are not done yet.

At 15 cm, he still needs ongoing treatment. Weekly labs, chemo, medications, the costs are overwhelming. Now he is also battling anemia.

We are so close. For the first time, we can see the finish line.

He is walking again.
He is eating again.
He is here.

But we cannot get him there without help.

If you have been wondering how to support us, this is it.

Help us reach our goal so Aaron can finish treatment and come home.
Back to our kids.
Back to our life.
Back to the bakery.

We are so deeply grateful for you.
Thank you for standing with us.

Please help us finish this.

GoFundMe link in bio 🩷

02/26/2026

In a run down little building in Hawaii with strangers, Aaron and I got married.

We had no money. No fancy dress. Nothing that looked like a wedding. He was a soldier who finally got a day off so we could run to the courthouse, only to learn they did not even perform ceremonies there. Instead, they sent us to a tiny building that looked like it might fall down on top of us.

But none of that mattered.

I cannot remember the exact words he said, but I can still feel his intensity. Aaron was so sure. So steady. So certain of us. We were so young and so in love, standing in that dilapidated room, and it remains one of the happiest moments of my life.

Our journey began with so so little, but somehow we felt like we had it all.

Afterward we celebrated with tacos at our favorite spot on North Shore. I remember looking at him and thinking he was the best thing that had ever happened to me.

This Valentine’s Day is different.

It is heartbreaking to watch someone you love suffer. The bags under his eyes have deepened. His steps have slowed. Sleep escapes him. Food will not stay. And I have these moments, quiet and terrifying, where I think, my God… how am I going to do this all alone?

And then I look at him.

The same man who stood in that falling down building. The same certainty. The same steadiness. The same love.

There are no tacos on North Shore this year. No carefree laughter. Just treatments and fatigue and fear that creeps in when the house gets quiet.

But I would still choose him.

In that tiny room in Hawaii.
In the bakery we built from scratch.
In hospital hallways.
In the quiet moments when everything feels uncertain.

I would choose him in every version of this life.

We started with nothing but each other. And even now, when everything feels fragile, that is still true.

Happy Valentine’s Day to the boy who was so sure.
I am still yours.

02/01/2026

We’ve been using them for years, for power washing, gutter cleaning, and Christmas lights! They do a really good job! 🩷🩷🩷 This month, they are fundraising for Aaron, great time to book. 🩷🩷🩷

Cancer changes everything.

In the quiet stillness of my home, I wake up in a panic each morning just to make sure he’s okay, that he’s still breathing. His heart rate is high. His body is working so hard. He’s tired in a way I’ve never seen before. And it’s so hard to watch, because he has always been the strong one.

Even now, in the quiet moments, he reaches for my hand while I’m trying not to cry. He’s the one comforting me. While he’s suffering. While he’s struggling. While he’s walking through something no one should have to face.

He is the best person I’ve ever known.

He went by the bakery yesterday. He had been talking about it all week, resting and saving his energy so he could go for just a few hours. I watched him parse bagels, and he was so happy just to be there. He misses it so much. And I miss our old life.

I miss the long days at the shop. I miss watching him and Andi parse bread, Alix on the register, Gus holding the door open for customers. Back then I worried about orders, vendors, whether I bought enough cups. All of it feels so small now as I watch Aaron fight for his life. Fight to walk. Fight to eat. Fight to sleep. All the things we used to take for granted.

So yes, every morning I wake up scared. Scared he won’t be okay. Scared of losing him. And the tears come before my feet even hit the floor.

But I also wake up knowing how lucky I am to have witnessed the life he’s lived. The love he gives. The way he feeds people, cares for people, shows up for people. His impact is everywhere.

Thank you for being part of our story. Thank you for supporting us. Thank you for the fundraising. We truly could not do this without you.

This Sunday, Mad and Louie’s in Garden City is hosting a fundraiser for Aaron and Nina from Whalen Wellness from 4–7pm. Come out, have some delicious pancakes, gather with community, and help support two families walking through cancer.

📍 175 E. 35th Street, Garden City
🕓 4pm–7pm

Let’s show them lots of Treasure Valley love 🩷

02/01/2026

Cancer changes everything.

In the quiet stillness of my home, I wake up in a panic each morning just to make sure he’s okay, that he’s still breathing. His heart rate is high. His body is working so hard. He’s tired in a way I’ve never seen before. And it’s so hard to watch, because he has always been the strong one.

Even now, in the quiet moments, he reaches for my hand while I’m trying not to cry. He’s the one comforting me. While he’s suffering. While he’s struggling. While he’s walking through something no one should have to face.

He is the best person I’ve ever known.

He went by the bakery yesterday. He had been talking about it all week, resting and saving his energy so he could go for just a few hours. I watched him parse bagels, and he was so happy just to be there. He misses it so much. And I miss our old life.

I miss the long days at the shop. I miss watching him and Andi parse bread, Alix on the register, Gus holding the door open for customers. Back then I worried about orders, vendors, whether I bought enough cups. All of it feels so small now as I watch Aaron fight for his life. Fight to walk. Fight to eat. Fight to sleep. All the things we used to take for granted.

So yes, every morning I wake up scared. Scared he won’t be okay. Scared of losing him. And the tears come before my feet even hit the floor.

But I also wake up knowing how lucky I am to have witnessed the life he’s lived. The love he gives. The way he feeds people, cares for people, shows up for people. His impact is everywhere.

Thank you for being part of our story. Thank you for supporting us. Thank you for the fundraising. We truly could not do this without you.

This Sunday, Mad and Louie’s in Garden City is hosting a fundraiser for Aaron and Nina from Whalen Wellness from 4–7pm. Come out, have some delicious pancakes, gather with community, and help support two families walking through cancer.

📍 175 E. 35th Street, Garden City
🕓 4pm–7pm

Let’s show them lots of Treasure Valley love 🩷

11/10/2025

We will be delivering to Wissel Farms on Monday and Thursdays through the winter months! 🩷

Hudson Baking Co restock will take place on Mondays and Thursdays at the Self Serve 💚 It is open today at the farm until 6:30pm!

11/05/2025

Thank you so much guys!! 🩷

10/26/2025

We are growing! We are looking for early morning staff. There are two shifts available 4am-7:30am early morning baggers and 4am-10am cinnamon roll and pastry chef. We are a small, local, farm to table bakery. We are growing and looking to add to our team. If you know anyone that likes early mornings, doesn’t mind one weekend day shift a week, and loves baking from scratch, have them send an email to [email protected]

08/25/2025

Enjoy Fridays at Enrique's Mexican Restaurant 💙

Our Friday Lunch Buffet will start on Friday, September 5th! Make lunch fun by stopping by and trying our famous buffet. Can't wait to share with you all 🎉

08/10/2025

Today is Anna’s birthday.

She does an amazing job at telling our story but sometimes, in true mom fashion, she overlooks herself in her unending endeavor to make the lives she’s living with better.

I’ve never met anyone whose life wasn’t bettered by her in it.

I fell for her the first time when I was 17, dumbstruck by her confidence and beauty, I never imagined she would entertain the notion of being with someone like me.

I fell for her the second time when she added me on Facebook all these years ago. Her confidence and beauty fortified with a strength and purpose for food advocacy and sustainability that I could hardly understand, but was fascinated by.

I fell for her yet again when she became a mother to our three kids, creating a life with our small humans. Her laughter and energy make our home feel warm and full of love.

And I fell for her yesterday. And the day before that. And the day before that. Each day that we spend together makes me love her more.

Our journey in this business together has been the best time of my life. She’s the secret ingredient in all my recipes. And she’s the life force of our bakery. I can’t imagine a world without her in it, and I never want to.

Happy birthday Anna. You are so loved by your family and we can’t wait to see what life brings your way.

-Aaron

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