Janelle Buttery: Baking Community in the U.P.

In this episode, we hang out with Janelle Buttery—community builder, fiber artist, bread baker, and the operations manager at Peace Pie Company in Marquette, Michigan. We dive into her journey from East Detroit to the Upper Peninsula, her work with small businesses, and her passion for creating welcoming spaces that connect people through food, creativity, and collaboration.What We Talked About* Growing up in East Detroit and finding home in the U.P.* The smoky skies of Marquette (thanks, Manitoba wildfires)* Her time at Cognition Brewing and the pub-as-hub ethos* Transitioning to Peace Pie and helping it grow with purpose* Composting, sustainability, and community farming with Partridge Creek Farms* Craft nights, book clubs, and her side hustle: Butter and Crumb Bread Co.* Local love for businesses like Barrel + Beam, Digs, Bramley’s Books, and moreJanelle’s Upper Peninsula Restaurant Picks* Strega Nonna (Negaunee)* Slap Shots (Negaunee) – from the Velodrome Coffee folks* La Catrina’s new tequila bar in Marquette* Slabz in the Ramada (don’t miss the Michigan Cherry Slab Pie!)* DIGS, Donckers, and The Delft – all local gems* Fitzgerald’s in Eagle River – legendary food and whiskey, make a reservation! Get full access to Life In Michigan at lifeinmichigan.substack.com/subscribe