Baker’s Dream Dessert Company is a Black owned, woman operated, cottage kitchen bakery specializing in French Macarons. Established in 2021, Baker’s Dream began as a quarantine hobby during the COVID-19 pandemic. Owner/Operator Stacie Miller (she/her/hers) is a Chicago native and NIU Alum. She is a self-taught baker, and she (jokingly) credits her skills to “YouTube University”. Inspired by pictures and videos online, Stacie began baking as a way to combat stress and anxiety while also stretching her creative muscles. With the support of family and friends, the daydream quickly turned into a business venture. In 2022, Baker’s Dream participated in its first ever Farmer’s Market, where the community response was overwhelmingly supportive. Baker’s Dream Dessert Company has been committed to fulfilling dessert dreams in the DeKalb County community ever since.