The Journey

My First Pop-Up Sale: Lessons in Pricing and Production

My First Pop-Up Sale: Lessons in Pricing and Pr...

My first farmers market was terrifying. I questioned my pricing, brought too much variety, and worried no one would buy. By mid-market, I'd sold out of bread, cookies, and cinnamon...

My First Pop-Up Sale: Lessons in Pricing and Pr...

My first farmers market was terrifying. I questioned my pricing, brought too much variety, and worried no one would buy. By mid-market, I'd sold out of bread, cookies, and cinnamon...

Cottage Food Laws in Alabama: What I Learned Starting Out

Cottage Food Laws in Alabama: What I Learned St...

When I decided to turn my hobby into a business, I had to figure out: Can I legally do this? Here's what I learned navigating Alabama's Cottage Food Law —...

Cottage Food Laws in Alabama: What I Learned St...

When I decided to turn my hobby into a business, I had to figure out: Can I legally do this? Here's what I learned navigating Alabama's Cottage Food Law —...

Common Sourdough Problems (And How I Solved Them)

Common Sourdough Problems (And How I Solved Them)

Dense loaves, overproofed slop, flat tops with no oven spring — I've made every sourdough mistake. Here's what went wrong, what I learned, and how I troubleshoot these problems now.

Common Sourdough Problems (And How I Solved Them)

Dense loaves, overproofed slop, flat tops with no oven spring — I've made every sourdough mistake. Here's what went wrong, what I learned, and how I troubleshoot these problems now.

Your First Loaf: A Simple Sourdough Recipe

Your First Loaf: A Simple Sourdough Recipe

You've grown your starter. Now it's time to bake. This is the straightforward sourdough recipe I teach in workshops — forgiving for beginners, but teaching you the fundamentals you'll use...

Your First Loaf: A Simple Sourdough Recipe

You've grown your starter. Now it's time to bake. This is the straightforward sourdough recipe I teach in workshops — forgiving for beginners, but teaching you the fundamentals you'll use...

Ingredients for making sourdough starter from scratch

Starting Your Sourdough Starter: A Beginner's G...

Growing a sourdough starter from scratch felt like a science experiment. Would it work? How would I know if it was ready? Here's the 10-day process I use — and...

Starting Your Sourdough Starter: A Beginner's G...

Growing a sourdough starter from scratch felt like a science experiment. Would it work? How would I know if it was ready? Here's the 10-day process I use — and...

Sourdough 101: What Actually IS Sourdough?

Sourdough 101: What Actually IS Sourdough?

Sourdough isn't just 'the tangy bread.' It's naturally leavened bread made with wild yeast and bacteria. Here's the science behind what makes it special — and why it's worth the...

Sourdough 101: What Actually IS Sourdough?

Sourdough isn't just 'the tangy bread.' It's naturally leavened bread made with wild yeast and bacteria. Here's the science behind what makes it special — and why it's worth the...