Anna Kate Andrews
I founded this baking business (formerly known as Macarons by AK) in the fall of my senior year at Ole Miss. It began at The Cakery in Oxford, but by October they were being sold in stores throughout Mississippi. I spent most of my nights in The Cakery kitchen making macarons- trying new flavors, shapes, and designs while listening to lectures and submitting assignments. After graduating in May of 2021, I moved home to Vicksburg where my joy for baking these Mississippi-made macarons has only grown.
In 2022 my husband, Sam Andrews, and I purchased Anchuca Historic Mansion & Inn. We have since incorporated “Macarons by AK” into Anchuca by selling my products out of Anchuca’s storefront and turning the pool house into my very own commercial kitchen.
Anchuca has allowed me to expand my customer base and even begin trying new desserts (with plenty of people to taste test!) The name “AK’s Bakery at Anchuca” reflects the wide range of products we are able to make while paying homage to the place that helped me grow. All products can be purchased at Anchuca Historic Mansion & Inn, and with each new guest, holiday, and/or event comes the opportunity to create something new!
What is a macaron?
A macaron is a French “sandwich cookie” made only with almond flour, powdered sugar, egg whites, and sugar — filled with buttercream. Macarons are naturally gluten free and can also be made nut free by replacing the almond flour with pumpkin seeds.
Traditionally macarons are round, but the best part about them is that they can be made into any shape, for any and every occasion!