Notes from the bakery.
A few pieces a month from Leilani and the team — about flour, fermentation, coffee, and the small things that make our work feel like a craft.
Why we ferment our sourdough for thirty-six hours
How long fermentation changes flavor, digestibility and shelf life — and why we think the wait is worth it.
Read →Anatomy of a three-day croissant
A walk through how we laminate, rest, shape and bake every croissant in our case.
Read →Five California coffee roasters we love right now
A short tour of the small independent roasters we currently pour through our espresso machine and pour-over bar.
Read →We started milling our own flour. Here is what changed.
Why we invested in a stone mill and what fresh flour does to bread, pastry and our suppliers.
Read →What is on the summer menu
Stone fruit, sweet corn, a new focaccia, and a cardamom oat latte that is quietly stealing the show.
Read →How to keep your loaf alive for a week
The simple, low-tech method we use at home to keep a country loaf fresh for seven days.
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