Muddy’s Bake Shop being sold to new local owners
Muddy’s Bake Shop owner Kat Gordon (middle) stands with Micah Dempsey (left) and Stacy Hinkle on Monday, April 13, 2026. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
On Leap Day 2008, Kat Gordon opened a small cupcake shop in East Memphis’ Sanderlin Centre. Over the past 18 years, she has grown and restructured her beloved bakery in some unexpected ways.
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Jennifer Chandler
A cookbook author and former restaurateur, Jennifer Chandler has been writing about food and dining for more than 25 years.
She is the author of four cookbooks: “The Southern Pantry Cookbook,” “Simply Salads,” “Simply Suppers,” and “Simply Grilling.” While she boasts a degree from Le Cordon Bleu, this Memphis native is about making real food accessible for real families.
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