About Me

Hi, I’m Patrick Hall, and I’m glad you’ve found your way here. This space might carry the name of an old neighborhood bakery, but what you’ll find now is something just as homegrown: real, honest product reviews rooted in lived experience. Before I stepped into the world of affiliate blogging, I spent years in the warm, fragrant world of small-town bakeries, waking up before sunrise to prep dough and serve fresh rolls to regulars who felt more like family.

I studied culinary management but learned the real stuff in flour-dusted kitchens, where consistency mattered more than flair and trust was baked into every loaf. Those early years shaped how I see quality today – not just in food, but in the everyday tools we use at home.

A Familiar Name, A New Purpose
When the original Lakeside Bakery closed its doors, it left more than an empty storefront behind. It left a sense of care, of community, of detail done right. In 2025, I brought that spirit back – not through pastries, but through this blog. Here, I test and write about home goods, kitchen tools, gadgets, and practical finds with the same care I once gave to sourdough starters. Every review comes from firsthand use and real-world insight, not press releases or sales copy.

Patrick Hall
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What You’ll Find Here
This blog is for people like you and me – the ones who appreciate things that work well and last longer than the packaging promises. Whether I’m comparing mixing bowls or reviewing a countertop coffee maker, I’m here to offer honest opinions, thoughtful takeaways, and maybe even save you from a few disappointing purchases. My goal isn’t to sell – it’s to guide, just like a good neighbor would.

From the Lakeside, With Care
These days, I live in a quiet lakeside town in Wisconsin with my partner and our overly energetic dog. Life’s slower here, but it gives me the perfect rhythm to test new products, write with intention, and share only what truly earns a spot in your home. Writing for Lakeside Bakery has become my way of staying connected to the values I’ve always believed in: practicality, care, and a touch of warmth in everything.

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Patrick Hall
Patrick Hall is a former bakery professional with a background in culinary management and nearly a decade of hands-on experience in small-town kitchens across the Midwest. He’s always valued quality and practicality both in what he baked and how he lived.

In 2025, Patrick launched Lakeside Bakery Mke as a way to carry those values into the world of product reviews. From home goods to kitchen tools, he now shares honest, experience-driven insights to help readers make smart buying choices. Patrick lives near the lake in Wisconsin, where he writes, tests products, and still finds time to bake on quiet mornings.
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