Hazel & Crumb Sourdough

“Nobody warns you about baking your first loaf…nobody tells you how deeply it connects you to something bigger than yourself. It starts with flour, water, and salt, but quickly becomes patience, trust, and joy. In just a short time on this journey, I’ve learned that sourdough has a way of slowing you down, teaching you to let go of control, and reminding you that the best things take time. As a competitive bodybuilder, I spend my days measuring macros and chasing discipline, yet here I am, baking the very carbs I rarely get to eat. And somehow, that contrast feels exactly like grace: joyfully creating something that isn’t for me, but for others to enjoy.”