Welcome to Episode 33 of the Pizza Story Podcast! In this episode, host Erica D'Arcangelo sits down with Candy Yiu, the visionary founder of The Turning Peel in Portland, Oregon. 

Candy's story is a fascinating one: she went from a successful career in engineering to opening a unique sourdough pizza restaurant 🍞.

Hear how her love for baking bread during the pandemic grew into a full-scale pizzeria. Candy shares the raw details of launching a restaurant, her secrets for making delicious sourdough-based pizzas, and her commitment to sustainability through zero food waste and using fresh, local ingredients.

This episode is perfect for aspiring food entrepreneurs, pizza enthusiasts, or anyone who wants to hear this incredible pizza story 🍕.

Episode Highlights 

✅ Career Transformation: How Candy made the leap from engineering to the restaurant industry.

✅ The Turning Peel Story: Discover the inspiration behind the pizzeria and its strong community ties.

✅ Sustainability in Action: The restaurant's innovative approach to reducing waste and its focus on local sourcing.

✅ Menu and Vision: A deep dive into their unique sourdough menu and what the future holds, including potential gluten-free sourdough options.

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