Health is your greatest wealth...

Of all the times of year, late November through New Years Day are the most challenging for people in terms of health. There's lots of parties, dinners and events to attend; the weather is colder; there's Gift Lists and crowded stores, etc. You actually need to be in great physical, mental and spiritual shape to handle all the demands!

With all the above, exercising some discretion with what you eat and drink can go a long way to ensuring a healthier holiday season!

If you've ever traveled to countries that are known for their food, like France or Italy, you may have noticed that the quality of their food (and how you feel after eating it) are noticeably better than what's available here in the states. 

There are other factors, too, such as, according to bestselling author Jessie Inchauspé, in France, people buy fresh produce and baked goods (made without GMOs or Glyphosate), they eat mostly at home and they sit around the table while eating, enjoying their meal and conversation, rather than eating while watching TV.

Food should be a celebration of life, which is how Random Acts of Breadness came to be!

The bread that I started making in 2016 (and giving most of it away) became the center of conversation at the table. Friends, family and studio clients were celebrating this bread. And I was over the moon that what came to be called Breadness, was having such a positive effect.

I later found out that people who were gluten-sensitive could eat this bread without negative reactions. That was unexpected, being as I had no prior knowledge of this artisan craft; no training in Europe; no internship at an artisan bakery.

I was on a mission to make the best bread possible, and once I set foot on that path, I kept walking.

One thing you can do to help is by bringing Breadness, butter (and another item or two from our curated collection of artisan foods) to parties and dinners. That way, you know there'll be some tasty and healthy things to enjoy with the rest of the foods being served. And you'll have something to get the conversation started; people love to talk about bread! 

You can tell them, "I know the Chef who makes this..."


Gifts for Hosts & Hostesses!

If you've been invited to a holiday gathering, it's a nice gesture to bring the host or hostess a gift. We recommend some of our non-bread products; best-in-class artisan items that will leave an impression long after the party's over.

We have a good selection of Ojai Olive Oil Company's Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars to choose from. There are also 4 different Tapenades from Lisa Grabow's Beyond the Olive in Pasadena. And from Eagle Rock, Laura Ann's Artisan Jams are always well-received.

Special Gift Bags are also available... just ask!

Chef Tobin's Caramel Test Kitchen has officially moved from our home to the bakery!

I made the first batch of these last night and ended up with 32 Keto-friendly Macadamia Nut Caramels. 

The mixture needs to be constantly stirred until the temperature reaches 315 degrees, which is what the laser temp gun is used for.

The molds are in place and split Macadamia Nuts in position...

The mixture has been poured over the Macadamia Nuts in the caramel mold. They will need to rest for about 30 minutes, then go in the fridge for a while, then in the freezer to set.

The final step is popping the caramels out of the mold and wrapping them up in wax paper, by hand. This first batch took 3 hours from start to finish. But I expect we'll be able to get more efficient with practice! 

We don't have a web page built for the caramels yet, but they will be available at the bakery starting today! 



This Week's Fresh & Frozen Breadness...

Here's what's available from our organic/non-GMO hand-crafted kitchen this week:

> Artisan Sourdough Country Loaves (full-size boule, batard, petite)
> Cinnamon Raisin Maple Pecan Sourdough Loaves (full-size boule, petite)
> GingerBreadness Sourdough Loaves (petite size only)
> Artisan Sourdough Crisps (Naked, Herb, Smoked)
> Artisan Sourdough Country Loaf Rolls! (4 per bag) 
> Blueberry Muffins - Gluten-free, Sugar-free, Keto/Plant Paradox-friendly
> Choco Chip Chookies! - Gluten-free, Sugar-free, Keto/Plant Paradox-friendly (4 per bag)
> Beverages - Chocolate Chill, Balsamic Breeze
> Macadamia Nut Caramels! - Sugar-free, Keto/Plant Paradox-friendly

Order the above (and any of our other artisan products) at breadness.com/#shop. If a product is visible in the online shop, it's in stock. If you don't see a product in the online shop, it's sold out (but we might be making more, in which case the counter will be set to the available quantity).

Also, we can slice your bread(s) different thicknesses. Our most popular are Medium (about 1/2") and Thin (about 3/8") but we can do in between as well. Just ask! If ordering on line, enter your slicing preference(s) in the Special Instructions box during Checkout.

And Remember... we also carry the finest and freshest Organic Olive Oils from Ojai, Aged Balsamics from Modena, Keto-friendly Nut Butters from Yemetz Family Farms and NuttZo, Jamazing Jams from Laura Ann in Eagle Rock, Solar Grown Honey Spreads from Clif Family in Napa, Tasty Tapenades from Lisa Grabow in Pasadena, and the Best Butters from Raw Farm in Fresno.

Do we ship? Absolutely! 
If you (or someone you wish to gift) live within 120 miles of Los Angeles, we can ship on Wednesday or Thursday (via UPS Ground) and in most cases your Breadness Box will arrive on Thursday or Friday. Place your order before Wednesday morning here. If you live outside of So Cal, we can now ship 2-Day Air* (or Ground service) on Wednesday (unsliced bread) for Friday delivery (orders that require 2-Day Air shipping must be in by Wednesday morning!). Join our growing list of nationwide customers who look forward to receiving their Breadness deliveries on a regular basis! *Note: 2-Day Air shipments not available Christmas week.

Let's Connect!
Random Acts of Breadness is located at 2214 West Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank (2-1/2 blocks east of Buena Vista on the south side of the street). Come to the bakery and sample our artisan wares, or order on line for bakery pickup, or have Breadness delivered or shipped to your door. You may also order by phone at 818-562-7303 and pay when you come pick it up. We're open this week Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12 to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.