Get to Know Us
The Strattons
D’s Baked Fresh is a female-owned therapeutic edibles company based in New York, founded by Kristina Stratton and her husband Derek.
With a shared passion for wellness and natural healing, we started this company to create high-quality THC and CBD infused products that not only taste delicious but also promote a balanced lifestyle between activity and relaxation. Kristina’s background in holistic health and Derek’s passion for baking allow us to craft unique edibles that reflect our commitment to both flavor and therapeutic benefits. Our mission is to offer a nutritious and meaningful experience with THC and CBD, making its wellness attributes accessible to all.
Derek Stratton, The Baker
D’s Baked Fresh began in 2016 when Derek baked THC cookies to help his mother manage the side effects of chemotherapy for her colon cancer. Though she passed later that year, the cookies provided significant relief from her chemo symptoms.
Derek soon realized that delivering plant medicine through unhealthy ingredients was counterproductive—like putting vitamin C in a shot of whiskey. The delivery system mattered! Determined to create something both healthy and delicious, Derek dedicated himself to experimenting in the kitchen, searching for the best ingredients without compromising on taste.
He meticulously researched various THC strains and continued refining his recipes. Through this careful research and mindful preparation, he ultimately perfected a brownie that embodies both therapeutic benefits and exceptional flavor.
Kristina Stratton, Operations
When the opportunity came about for Kristina and Derek to share Derek’s homemade edibles, Kristina got right to work on the logistics.
Kristina ensures that every order is handled with care, individually sealing and packaging each brownie. You can trust that Kristina personally delivers each package to the post office, ensuring your orde arrives fresh and intact.
Being their number one fan, she was excited to release to a greater audience, his products that for so many years brought ease to her anxieties and relief to her phsyical pain.
Having a background in movement and wellness, Kristina used Derek’s brownies and cookies to dive deep into understanding her passion towards physical balance as well as managing grief and its extended discomforts. Now, three babies later, Derek’s edibles are still her to go to therapeutic when in need of help relaxing, re-balancing and connecting back to what’s most meaningful in life.
Uncle Bob, Our Hemp Grower
Derek’s Uncle Bob, a seasoned grower with over 30 years of experience, cultivates all of our hemp on his farm in the fertile fields of upstate New York.
Bob grows two strains on his farm; our exclusive signature strain, Purple Punch (Indica), and Bob’s Hybrid (Indica/Sativa).
In perfecting a hybrid hemp strain to help him stay focused and relaxed during his daily woodsman chores, he also discovered its benefits in managing his seizure disorder following his brain surgery.
All of our hemp is grown outdoors in natural conditions, allowing the plants to thrive sustainably. With the right balance of sunlight, soil, and fresh air, our hemp flourishes, resulting in high-quality products that reflect the purity of nature.
Every September, Uncle Bob looks forward to harvest time, and this year was especially fruitful!