April Magic of the Month – Let Them Eat Cake!

April 22, 2015 · by kathybadger · Leave a Comment

I have a sweet tooth of epic proportions. In fact, I often feel that a meal is just a prerequisite to get to dessert! I come by this sweet tooth honestly – my great grandmother was well known for her love of sweets. If dessert was unavailable to her at the end of a meal […]

May Magic of the Month – Seven Summer Pies

May 5, 2014 · by kathybadger · 1 Comment

May’s Magic of the Month is a celebration of wonderful fruit pies that remind us of the long, summer days ahead. Mama Bear was well known for her delicious, made-from-scratch pies. In her restaurants, bakeries and catering, pies were always among the top requests. Notice some of the pies have her signature pie crust bear […]

My name is Kathy Badger and I'd like to welcome you to The Wooded Glen, a tribute to the woman who raised me. My mom was affectionately called "Mama Bear" by her family. One of her restaurants was named “Mama Bear’s Bakery & Cafe" and was decorated as the “wooded glen” because, of course, that’s where Mama Bear lived.

As a mother, she instilled the importance of family and tradition in me and her grandchildren. As a caterer and entertainer, she was known for her culinary creations, table arrangements, and a style that made everyone feel special and pampered. Everything in the Wooded Glen is dedicated to her memory. It is my deep desire to share with all of you everything my mom taught me about the importance of family, tradition, and the art of entertaining.