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Relish the healthy life.

Eat better. Cook inspired. Bring home the joy of nontoxic living.

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The best bread in the world is
the one you bake

10 Surprising Must-Have Pantry Staples

for the healthy home cook who refuses to sacrifice flavor Download your free guide for a peek into my pantry where I’ll reveal 10 unusual …

Sourdough Sfenj (Moroccan Donuts)

If you’ve never had Sfenj, you’re in for a treat. These light and fluffy Moroccan doughnuts combine simple ingredients with incredible …

Sourdough bread with a vibrant red beet swirl, cut in half and displayed on a wooden cutting board.

Beet Swirl Sourdough Bread

This sourdough bread has a beautiful marbled swirl and a hint of earthy sweetness from the beet powder. You can easily find beet powder for …

Fluffy sourdough focaccia slices on a cutting board, showing large air pockets and a crispy crust.

Easy Sourdough Focaccia Recipe

If you love the idea of biting into something that’s the perfect mix between soft, airy bread and crispy pizza, this sourdough focaccia is …

Sourdough Garlic Cheese Knots

These Sourdough Garlic Cheese Knots came to life when I had the idea of making garlic knots but also wanted cheesy bread. The result? A …

Blueberry Lemon Sourdough Bread

During the summer months, Sundays are more leisurely, and I love preparing something special for brunch. This Blueberry Lemon Sourdough is a …

a bunch of freshly fried donuts

Sourdough Sufganiyot (Donuts)

Back in 2015, I embarked on a mission to create the perfect donut. My experiments were quite successful, as you can see here. The catch? I …

Sourdough Multigrain Spelt Bread Recipe

If you want to learn how to bake delicious multigrain spelt bread, then this is the recipe for you. These tips will give you perfect bread, …

White Spelt Sourdough Bread Recipe

This ancient grain is making a comeback and now you have a no-fail white spelt bread recipe at your fingertips. Learn all about this …

Basic Sourdough Recipe

Making basic sourdough bread is shockingly simple. This is such an easy recipe that anyone can make delicious and fluffy homemade sourdough …

Sourdough Starter: A Comprehensive Guide to Caring and Maintaining an Active Starter

So, you’ve successfully cultivated your own sourdough starter. Congratulations! It’s an exciting milestone for any bread baker. …

How To Start A Starter: Step-by-Step Instructions

Want to learn how to start a sourdough starter? If you’re a little nervous, you’re not alone. This one step seems so intimidating at first. …

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Learn how to go from a sack of flour to an Insta-worthy loaf of authentic sourdough.

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Just discovering the world of sourdough? Want to advance your lame-scoring skills? Our Bread Basket course + kit bundle is the gift that keeps on giving—any way you slice it.

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What others are saying

“We are hooked on sourdough, my family cannot get enough. Thanks so much for everything.☺”

Frimy

“I am so glad I took the course. I have baked bread, challa and crackers consistently ever since. They have all come out delicious and fluffy. We have not bought a single bread, roll, Challa or other baked goods since I started…”

R G

“Sarah is a self-taught master of her craft. Her understanding of baking and the process of creating sourdough is truly impressive. It was an honor to have her teach me the art of sourdough.”

Kim Kushner

“I’ve been baking your country loaf with much success. Thank you for all the great info.”

Sarah

“Thank you for your amazing guidance. I made a cinnamon raisin sourdough bread. It’s so delicious! I also tagged you on my insta account…thanking you and telling everyone about your amazing course! I couldn’t have made all these delicious breads without your tricks and teachings.”

Rena

“This course is really phenomenal! I’m so glad I joined! I made some great breads that came out super tasty.”

Esty

“I can not tell you enough how much I love this whole process!! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.”

Leslie

“Sarah’s course was foundational. It was so clear and taught so much that I was able to experiment with hydration levels and different flours and methods almost right away. My family loves the breads and other products that I make and I no longer Feel guilty serving bread and eggs for dinner.”

Leah M.

“I made my first bread for Shabbos. Was an amazing experience. It really went so smoothly from starter feeding to end results.”

Etty

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