What began as a small home bakery has grown into a fast-growing food brand rooted in clean ingredients, handcrafted quality, and a passion for fueling active and healthy lifestyles.

Founded in Buxton, Maine, Lemon + Lavender built its reputation through small-batch baked goods, handcrafted pastries, and a commitment to quality ingredients.

Jenny’s culinary background began early. After discovering a passion for pastry arts in high school, she pursued a degree in Pastry Arts from Johnson & Wales University before traveling and cooking throughout Europe and later working in New York City under renowned chefs Todd English and Bobby Flay. Her experience in professional kitchens, combined with years of creativity and entrepreneurship, became the foundation for the brand’s approach to handcrafted, high-quality food.

As the business grew, so did their vision.

In 2024, Jenny and Mitch launched Live Life Protein Bites — a line of clean-ingredient protein bites created for people who want convenient, nourishing fuel without sacrificing taste. Inspired by their love for movement, the outdoors, and everyday adventure, the bites were designed to support busy lifestyles while still feeling homemade and thoughtfully crafted.

Today, Live Life Protein Bites can be found in natural food stores, cafés, gyms, yoga studios, wellness spaces, and specialty markets throughout Maine and New Hampshire. The growth of the brand has been fueled by strong community support, word of mouth, and a simple commitment: create products people genuinely love.

Building on that momentum, Jenny and Mitch are expanding the Live Life brand with the launch of their new Protein Bite Mixes. Created to bring the same clean ingredients, great taste, and homemade experience into customers' kitchens, the mixes allow anyone to make their own protein bites at home with just a few simple ingredients. Designed for busy families, athletes, and health-conscious consumers, the mixes make it easier than ever to enjoy wholesome, nourishing snacks without the hassle of complicated recipes.

What started as a bakery has grown into something much bigger—a brand dedicated to helping people fuel their lives with products they can trust. From handcrafted pastries to protein bites and now protein bite mixes, every new product is rooted in the same commitment to quality, simplicity, and living life to the fullest.

As demand continues to grow, Jenny and Mitch remain focused on what made the business special from the beginning: creating high-quality food with clean ingredients, authentic passion, and a connection to the community they serve.

For them, Live Life Protein Bites are about more than just protein — they’re about fueling the moments that matter, helping people stay energized, active, and able to keep doing the things they love.