The Whole Story

This is where I'm sharing the story behind The Sour Crumb — the real, unfiltered journey of building a cottage bakery from home. You'll find posts about learning sourdough, navigating the business side of baking, and figuring out how to grow without burning out.

I'm writing these as I go, looking back on the last few years and sharing what I've learned along the way. Some posts will be about sourdough education, others about business decisions or the honest realities of cottage baking while raising a family.

The blog is a work in progress, so check back often as I add more stories. And if there's something specific you'd like to hear about, let me know, I'm here for the conversation.

  • Small Batch, Big Impact

    Small Batch, Big Impact

    Small batch doesn't mean four loaves. It doesn't mean six loaves or twenty loaves either. For me, small batch is about intentionality. It's about baking within the boundaries of what's...

    Small Batch, Big Impact

    Small batch doesn't mean four loaves. It doesn't mean six loaves or twenty loaves either. For me, small batch is about intentionality. It's about baking within the boundaries of what's...

  • Flour Types and When to Use Them

    Flour Types and When to Use Them

    When I started researching sourdough, I thought flour was just flour. I was wrong. Protein content, whole grain vs. white, bleached vs. unbleached — it all matters. Here's what I've...

    Flour Types and When to Use Them

    When I started researching sourdough, I thought flour was just flour. I was wrong. Protein content, whole grain vs. white, bleached vs. unbleached — it all matters. Here's what I've...

  • Sourdough & Clean Ingredient Myths I Used to Believe

    Sourdough & Clean Ingredient Myths I Used to Be...

    When I started researching sourdough, I believed a lot of myths. Some I figured out before I ever mixed my first batch of dough. Some I only debunked by actually...

    Sourdough & Clean Ingredient Myths I Used to Be...

    When I started researching sourdough, I believed a lot of myths. Some I figured out before I ever mixed my first batch of dough. Some I only debunked by actually...

  • The Product Experimentation Phase: When I Tried to Bake for Everyone

    The Product Experimentation Phase: When I Tried...

    In the first few months, I tried to bake for everyone. Scones, muffins, pop tarts, endless cookie flavors. I thought variety would build loyalty. I was wrong. Here's what I...

    The Product Experimentation Phase: When I Tried...

    In the first few months, I tried to bake for everyone. Scones, muffins, pop tarts, endless cookie flavors. I thought variety would build loyalty. I was wrong. Here's what I...

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