The Journey

Teaching Sourdough: Saying Yes to Sharing What Matters

Teaching Sourdough: Saying Yes to Sharing What ...

I said yes to teaching sourdough because helping others understand something I love is where I feel at home. Here's how teaching became one of the most meaningful parts of...

Teaching Sourdough: Saying Yes to Sharing What ...

I said yes to teaching sourdough because helping others understand something I love is where I feel at home. Here's how teaching became one of the most meaningful parts of...

From Manual Orders to Shopify: Streamlining Without Losing Control

From Manual Orders to Shopify: Streamlining Wit...

For two years, I manually invoiced every order. I thought it was the only way to maintain control. But I was wrong — and switching to instant checkout changed everything

From Manual Orders to Shopify: Streamlining Wit...

For two years, I manually invoiced every order. I thought it was the only way to maintain control. But I was wrong — and switching to instant checkout changed everything

Seasonal Menus vs. Core Favorites: Finding Balance

Seasonal Menus vs. Core Favorites: Finding Balance

Last year I rotated my menu every season to keep things fresh. This year, I'm bringing a core menu to market and asking customers what they actually want. Here's why...

Seasonal Menus vs. Core Favorites: Finding Balance

Last year I rotated my menu every season to keep things fresh. This year, I'm bringing a core menu to market and asking customers what they actually want. Here's why...

Sourdough Tools: What You Actually Need (And What You Don't)

Sourdough Tools: What You Actually Need (And Wh...

When I started baking sourdough, I wasn't sure what I actually needed. Should I buy a banneton? A lame? A special whisk? Here's what's essential — and what you can...

Sourdough Tools: What You Actually Need (And Wh...

When I started baking sourdough, I wasn't sure what I actually needed. Should I buy a banneton? A lame? A special whisk? Here's what's essential — and what you can...

Going Nut-Free: A Difficult But Important Decision

Going Nut-Free: A Difficult But Important Decision

On January 1, 2026, The Sour Crumb went 100% nut-free. I loved my white chocolate macadamia cookies, but I loved creating a safe, inclusive space more. Here's why I made...

Going Nut-Free: A Difficult But Important Decision

On January 1, 2026, The Sour Crumb went 100% nut-free. I loved my white chocolate macadamia cookies, but I loved creating a safe, inclusive space more. Here's why I made...

When Boundaries Evolve: Why I Started Baking Every Week

When Boundaries Evolve: Why I Started Baking Ev...

When I joined Providence Market, I made a decision: I'd close the fourth week of every month. No orders, no events, just family and rest. Here's why that boundary is...

When Boundaries Evolve: Why I Started Baking Ev...

When I joined Providence Market, I made a decision: I'd close the fourth week of every month. No orders, no events, just family and rest. Here's why that boundary is...