BreadOfferings

Hello everyone, One of my most important mentors always says that you can ethically tell or ethically sell, but you cannot do both together. She’s an herbalist, so maybe there are differences, but I think there’s so much wisdom there. Over the years I’ve discovered that I’m more of a teller than a seller. I love to teach! To that end, my bread offerings will now be part of a larger vision to teach more home bakers how to do what I do in my home on a weekly basis. Any of these breads that you want to learn, … Read more

Hello there, We need to talk. Something has been bothering me for a while, and I wanted to get it out there to start a conversation. I know many of us are thinking about racial equality right now and how to make a better America for all Americans, rather than using the systems we have in place to bolster some, while leaving others dejected from the apparent values we espouse. One thing I’ve been thinking about a lot lately is opportunity hoarding and a more fair distribution of wealth. While I think there is a larger conversation to be … Read more

Hello Friends, I’m writing this just as the clouds part and a rare bit of sun comes pouring out all over the Portland winter. This may be my only hint that Spring is somewhere out there, perhaps right around the corner. If you’ll excuse me, I’m going to step out and take a walk while my bread is resting happily on the counter. I hope you’re taking mindful time to do the small things that bring you quotidian joy, as well. Here’s what’s on the menu this month: Mama BreadThis month’s Mama bread is made with Hollis wheat from … Read more