27/10/2026
Mid-July, I posted in a few baking groups asking for recommendations on what oven to buy. I was looking for something with a 100+ liter capacity to accommodate the growing demand for the goodies we offer.
At that time, I was already thinking about upgrading because my current setup was starting to limit my production. But I also knew it would take a while to recover the investment, so I wasn’t really planning on making another big purchase anytime soon.
And then… I don’t know what happened. I impulsively acquired this manual oven.
The funny part? I honestly didn’t even know how to operate it properly. 😭😂
It’s been almost a month since this oven came into my care, and I’ve only tested it twice. Both attempts were… let’s just say, a learning experience. The results were disappointing and funny at the same time.
But there’s something about seeing this oven just standing there, waiting to be figured out, that makes me feel like it’s telling me to slow down, be patient, and learn how she works.
And maybe that’s exactly what I need to do. Because beyond the learning curve, I can already see the potential.
With the right adjustments and enough practice, this oven could help me handle bulk orders more efficiently, shorten production time, and potentially save on operating costs. Imagine being able to produce more in less time!
Here I am, looking at another milestone for Marnd Kitchen, feeling happy, excited, and incredibly grateful… while the uncertainty is slowly kicking in, too.
Because I’m not just baking anymore. I’m slowly scaling up.
And with scaling comes bigger orders, bigger production, bigger expenses, and apparently, bigger decisions. 😂
But then I remember where I started.
I started with what I had. I learned as I went. I figured things out one order at a time. I made mistakes. I adjusted. I tried again.
And somehow, Marnd Kitchen kept growing. So maybe this uncertainty isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Maybe this is what growth feels like when you’re standing in the middle of something bigger than what you originally imagined.
And one day, hopefully, I’ll look back at this oven and laugh about how intimidated I was by it.
For now, please bear with me while I figure out how to tame this beast. HAHAHAHA!