Hall Hitzig is The Crazy Baker.  The Crazy Baker prepares his pastries with care, using traditional methods and only the best ingredients available.  He is committed to quality in every phase of his work.

Hall started his training at a young age in New York City, where his mother treated him to the very best European bakeries.  As Hall's palate matured, so did his desire to please the sweet tooth of his family and friends.  He has baked throughout his life, culminating his professional career with the opening of The Crazy Baker in August 2002. 

Hall graduated with honors from L'Academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg, MD, and gained additional training at hotels and restaurants in the US and abroad.  He has lived in Renick, West Virginia, with his wife, Amy, and their three children since 1986.  Hall now pleases the public with his own beautiful and luscious offerings.

Amy, The Crazy Baker's wife, is also a partner in the business.  Amy is brilliant at designing our labels and managing the office.  When there is a question about shades of flavoring or visual nuances, Amy will have an opinion that is usually right on.  The Crazy Baker relies on Amy for more than she has time for, yet a request is rarely denied:  she is a real trooper.

Jeff and I have more in common than our passion for great food and baking.  We share the bakery and its equipment here in the beautiful Greenbrier Valley of West Virginia.

I was working at a wonderful resort in the English Cotswolds when Jeff found and purchased the property where our bakeries are situated.  When I came home, Jeff invited me to share his space, and I jumped at the chance.  After all, when does a pastry chef get to share his space with one of the country's best and foremost artisan bread bakers?

It has been like a marriage in many ways, but like a marriage, we have worked out the kinks and continue to not only be friends, but have fun at our vocations.  Thank you, Jeff!