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Baker who's legally blind pursues dream of running his own bakery. He faces unique challenges
Lino uses phone photos and memory to bake as he pursues a longtime goal of owning the shop.
In The Albuquerque, New Mexico, legally blind baker Lino reopened Bumblebee Bakery & Coffee, which he now manages himself as the new owner.
When his former workplace closed, Lino decided to take over the space, saying, "I always wanted a bakery."
Lino relies on his memory and takes pictures of recipes on his phone to zoom in, managing the challenges of baking while legally blind.
Opening the business brought challenges outside the kitchen, too; Katelyn Turnbow said the process of completing paperwork and waiting for approvals took longer than expected.
Now, Lino hopes to continue baking for a little while longer despite his worsening vision as he pursues his longtime goal of owning a bakery.