Market Strategy, Artisan Craft, and a Life of Service
Welcome to Billybayne.com. This is a digital journal documenting a life built on intentionality—balancing the analytical world of real estate and investing with the tactile joy of the kitchen, the soul of the pottery studio, and a lifelong commitment to faith and community.
What You’ll Find Here:
The Daily Bake & Culinary Lab: My days typically start at the counter. Whether it’s 72-hour sourdough or a big batch of Bolognese for a neighborhood welcome dinner, I believe food is the ultimate tool for gathering and building family and community.
The Artisan Studio: I create "functional art" designed for the home. Producing only 5–10 pieces a week, my ceramics (like Olive Oil Cruets and tajines) are crafted to be used, shared, and passed down.
Economic Ruminations: Drawing from my career in real estate portfolio management, I share macro-economic thoughts with a micro-focus on "home." I believe financial stewardship and temporal self-reliance are key pillars of a stable life.
Faith & Fellowship: My life is grounded in my faith as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. From weekend service projects to helping with the senior dinner, you’ll find ruminations on how the gospel shapes my approach to work, art, and neighborly love.
Italian Torta
The Cheapest Pesticide is a Strip of Flowers
Persian-Style Red Lentil & Beef Stew
Authentic Swedish Pancakes
Lemon Cheesecake Mousse Parfaits
A Henna Dragon
Lemon Curd
Brisket Tacos
Buffalo Chicken Bites
Spin, Not Charge
Wake and Bake
A Water Battery That Could Last 300 Years
A Refrigerator with No Compressor and No Refrigerant
Buckle Up
Peanut Butter Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Nona’s Gravy (Bolognase)
Snickerdoodles
Flan