Our Big Oak Bakery

I thought I’d share my reasons for choosing organic ingredients, and why I don’t insist on everything being organic: small and local is even more important.

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The ecological impact of farming with fossil fuel fertilizers and pesticides is my primary motivation, so at their best organic practices result in a long-term rebuilding of soil and an integrated ecosystem that balances supporting wildlife and managing pests. This is a conservative view about what world we should leave after us, along with a humble sense of our place in that world. Hopefully...…

Happy New Year from Our Big Oak, after a restorative holiday break I hope January finds you well. My family took a camping roadtrip towards the southwest, and found some quiet in the desert, and some inspiration in las panaderias. Back in the kitchen now, and inspired with a few new breads to add to the lineup.

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Chocolate Conchas - over the years I’ve warmed to Mexico’s take on a sweet bun, almost a yeast donut but baked with a crackled cookie draped over in place of a glaze. I’m only...…

I’m so thankful this season for the laughter, joy, and closeness of family. I’m also thankful for all of your support and encouragement. I’ll be taking this week off, and am now accepting orders for a special Wednesday pickup the day before Thanksgiving, November 24th from 12pm-5pm - place your orders by evening that Monday.

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Continued thanks to Donna at The Market Collective for hosting our pickup. I’ll be focused on fall pies, so not all of our usual other desserts are available for this week, but breads and croissants to go along...…