The Knead to Know Blog

The Perfect Kringle Moment
The Perfect Kringle Moment
There's a moment — you probably know it — where everything just feels right. The coffee is hot, the morning is quiet, and there's a box of kringle on the... Read more...
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Meet Rhiannon, the creative mind behind Uncle Mike's murals, packaging, and branding — and your friendly face at the De Pere counter. She's been shaping the way Uncle Mike's looks... Read more...
2nd Annual Kringle Combine — Official Results
2nd Annual Kringle Combine — Official Results
And the Winner Is… Zest in Show! What a day. What a crowd. What a kringle. The 2nd Annual Uncle Mike's Kringle Combine has come and gone, and downtown Green... Read more...
Why We Still Do It This Way
Why We Still Do It This Way
April has a different feel in a bakery. The rush of Easter fades, the adrenaline settles, and the numbers get clearer. There’s just enough breathing room to look around and... Read more...
March Is the Month I Think the Most
March Is the Month I Think the Most
March doesn’t look like much from the outside. There are no major holidays yet.No packed parking lots.No long preorder lines wrapping around the building. But for me — March is... Read more...
Why Butter Matters More in Winter Baking
Why Butter Matters More in Winter Baking
When winter settles in, something special happens in the bakery. The colder temperatures don’t just change the weather outside—they change how dough behaves, how butter performs, and ultimately how your... Read more...
New Year, New Bread: January’s Fresh Breads & Why They’re Perfect for Winter Meals
New Year, New Bread: January’s Fresh Breads & Why They’re Perfect for Winter Meals
The holidays may be over, but winter is far from done. January is when meals slow down, ovens stay on a little longer, and comfort food officially takes center stage.... Read more...
How to Instantly Get a Sales Meeting (Just Bring a Kringle)
How to Instantly Get a Sales Meeting (Just Bring a Kringle)
A Very Serious Business Strategy, Backed by Zero Science but 100% Experience from Uncle Mike’s If you’ve ever been in sales, you know the struggle: Cold calls.Emails no one reads.Gatekeepers... Read more...
Why Our Homemade Pies Taste Just Like Grandma’s
Why Our Homemade Pies Taste Just Like Grandma’s
There are a few smells that instantly pull you back in time. For me, it’s the smell of a pumpkin pie coming out of the oven. Not just any pie... Read more...
Why Companies Should Ship Kringle as Gifts to Clients This Christmas: A Sweet Gesture from Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe
Why Companies Should Ship Kringle as Gifts to Clients This Christmas: A Sweet Gesture from Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe
The holiday season is the perfect time for businesses to show appreciation to their clients. Whether you’re sending a token of gratitude to a long-term partner or introducing your company... Read more...
The Kringle Spirit Has a New Home in Buchanan!
The Kringle Spirit Has a New Home in Buchanan!
We’ve officially opened our brand-new Kringle Shoppe in Buchanan! 🍰✨ From fresh-baked kringle to coffee and ice cream, it’s a cozy new home for Wisconsin’s favorite pastry. Read more...
Exciting Progress at The Kringle Shoppe!
Exciting Progress at The Kringle Shoppe!
We’re thrilled to share a behind-the-scenes update on The Kringle Shoppe — and things are really starting to come together! 🎨 Painting? Finished — and it’s BRIGHT ORANGE!Yes, you read... Read more...