In the heart of Santa Barbara, Mesalina-known affectionately as “Messy”-has been serving up her unique, inspired baked goods since the pandemic began. Messy’s baking journey started almost by accident during COVID, with a 50-pound bag of flour and two pounds of yeast. Suddenly gifted with time and an abundance of ingredients, Messy threw herself into baking, using her coworkers as eager “taste testers.” Now, her passion has grown into a thriving business, offering a range of delicious, daring, and sometimes spicy creations for anyone craving something truly unique this holiday season.