The Savor Newark Podcast #13 | Raquel Nascimento, Co-Founder, Pao da Terra Bakery

In this episode, we sit down with Raquel Nascimento, founder of Pão da Terra Bakery, to explore a story rooted in heritage, resilience, and the power of bringing tradition to a new home.

From the first bite, Pão da Terra is more than a bakery—it’s a bridge between cultures. Raquel shares how her passion for baking was shaped by her upbringing and how she transformed that passion into a business that serves both community and identity in Newark.

We talk about:

— The journey of building a bakery from the ground up

— Preserving tradition while adapting to a new market

— The emotional connection between food, memory, and home

— The realities of being an immigrant entrepreneur

— What it takes to grow a small business with purpose

Through her story, Raquel reminds us that food is more than nourishment—it’s belonging. And in a city like Newark, you don’t have to travel far to taste home.

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Host: Carlos Ferreira (@cf.drums)

Producer: Isabelle Coelho-Marques (@isabelle_in_nyc)

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