What's up Reader! This week’s newsletter is dedicated to some of the most important people in my life — my wife, my mom, my mother-in-law, and all the incredible moms out there doing the daily, often invisible, hard work of being a mother. I’ve spent nearly 20 years cooking brunch on Mother’s Day — from Langdon Hall, to the Four Seasons with Chef Boulud, to many places in between. I still remember standing shoulder-to-shoulder with my friend Jen at the Four Seasons, blasting out hundreds of...
10 days ago • 6 min read
What's up Reader! What a week—between the national election coverage, hockey playoffs, NBA playoffs, and the usual chaos of switching semesters at work, things have been busy. I even had a minor procedure in there for good measure (all good now!). Still managed to sneak in some lighter baking and test a few fun new recipes I think you’ll love. Here’s what’s inside this week’s newsletter: ICYMI: I’m More Than Just a Bread Guy 👨🍳🍞 The Ultimate Sourdough Pan Pizza (aka Juniper’s Birthday...
17 days ago • 7 min read
What's up Reader! This week was WILD.Triple busy in our house—end of the semester for me, a big push at work for my wife, and of course, the usual kid chaos. I’ve been counting down to Saturday for a breather... until I remembered it’s Juniper’s 7th birthday party. And yep, I’m making pan pizzas for a gang of seven-year-olds. Wish me luck 😂. To top it off, our power went out midweek. No biggie—I just fired up the wood oven and cooked lunch outside. Red lentil and quinoa soup, plus toasted...
24 days ago • 7 min read
What's up Reader! Spring has finally arrived (I think?), and our kitchen’s been in full swing with all things cheesy, chocolatey, and a little bit chaotic—in the best way. Between prepping for Easter, baking 40+ pizzas for a micro bakery drop, and testing out new recipes with the girls, it’s been one of those weeks that feels a little wild… but kind of wonderful too. This weekend is extra special: Juniper’s birthday falls on Easter Sunday, which means we’ll be celebrating with carrot cake...
about 1 month ago • 7 min read
What's up Reader! Not a huge update from me this week—just rolling through the usual baking rhythm as the seasons shift. Spring is creeping in, the days are getting longer, and I’ve been working quietly on two pretty major behind-the-scenes updates. (More on that very soon 👀.) If you’re celebrating, Happy Passover! I’ve made matzah from scratch in the past... but not this year. Let’s just say my current projects are a little more involved than rolling out unleavened crackers 😂 Easter is...
about 1 month ago • 7 min read
What's up Reader! This week’s been a bit of a rollercoaster—plenty of highs and a few humbling moments. The Bread Etc. presale kicked off with a bang, and I was honestly blown away by the support, kind words, and early orders. I’ve been working on this book for over four years, and seeing it finally out in the world feels surreal. Thank you so much if you’ve already pre-ordered—it means everything. On the flip side, the weather’s been completely unhinged. On Monday it was freezing rain, and...
about 2 months ago • 7 min read
What's up Reader! What a wild week. Last Friday, my Bread Etc. pre-sale officially launched—and wow, I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who pre-ordered, shared, or reached out with kind words. We came out strong, and your support truly means the world. On top of that, I hosted an Artisan Bread 101 workshop with an amazing group of bakers on Saturday, followed by a live rye bread webinar on Sunday. It was a whirlwind, packed with energy, learning, and a lot of flour. Now, as we...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
What's up Reader! BIG news this week: After years of hard work, late-night bakes, LATE nights writing, hundreds of hours and thousands of loaves tested, my book Bread Etc. is officially up for pre-order! This is the biggest project I’ve ever worked on—a book filled with over 100 tried-and-true recipes, step-by-step techniques, and all the tips I wish I had when I started baking. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or a seasoned baker, this book was made to help you bake better bread with...
about 2 months ago • 7 min read
What's up Reader! It’s been HECTIC around here—balancing full-time jobs, a kid home for March Break, running a micro bakery, and keeping up with the online baking business. Feels like we’re finally back to normal speed after surgery, and honestly? This is the pace I’m used to. Not gonna lie—kinda love it. I’ve been putting in some serious work updating the blog, and there are a few banger recipes coming soon: ✅ Potato Leek Sourdough ✅ Soft-Boiled Eggs with Toast Soldiers ✅ Sourdough Apple...
2 months ago • 6 min read