In downtown Fairbanks is Marlo’s Bakery. Named after her daughter, pastry chef and entrepreneur Catherine Skrivanek’s sweet success story began with humble roots at the local farmer’s market and has since risen—like her famed croissants—into a beloved community staple.

In the heart of Kodiak, Alaska, there’s a warm, welcoming spot where the smell of fresh bread fills the air and everything—from the baguettes to the cinnamon rolls—is made from scratch.

You will smell Sweet Tides Bakery before you ever see it. Aromas of sugar, cinnamon and freshly baked bread draw customers in like a force f