The Generosity of Bakers

A few months back, a Vancouver Island baker reached out after reading my blog post about Cranberry Pecan Bread (June 5, 2025), which featured a purple-tinged crumb, dried cranberries and toasted, chopped pecans.

“Now, try CAP Bread!” he said. “Cranberry, apple, pecan! It was my best seller!”

The baker was Kees Docter, the former head baker and owner of the Utopia Bakery Cafe in Chemainus, B.C.,… Continue reading

Bottleneck at the refrigerator!

fermenting dough baskets

I have a refrigeration problem.

Last week, I had orders for more bread than my fridge could handle. My second-hand fridge that is devoted solely to bread production can hold up to 24 loaves in a squeeze. I once tried 26 and it wasn’t pretty. It’s at full capacity.

Sourdough sleep-over

Why do I need refrigeration for Happy Monk bread?… Continue reading