Breadness Buzz - Oscar Time, Healthy Time, Daylight Time...

“How do you tell how good bread is without tasting it? Not the smell, not the look, but the sound of the crust. Listen. Symphony of crackle. Only good bread sound this way.” — (Listen to this clip from the animated classic, Ratatouille, here.)

NOTE: If this is your first Breadness Buzz, or you've been part of our tribe but missed earlier posts, visit the Breadness Buzz Archive here and catch up on some Breaducation written especially for you. It's a great way to meet like-minded artisan sourdough aficionados and be part of this journey I started back in 2016. And now for this week's Buzz...

It's Oscar time again and that means Oscar parties! So it's only fair that we celebrate creativity in food with some well-deserved Breaddie Awards. Enjoy the show...

BEST USE OF BREADNESS BOWL FOR AN APPETIZER - "SPINACH DIP" - RANDY and DEBBIE

BEST USE OF BREADNESS IN A CHARCUTERIE SPREAD - "A TASTE OF HEAVEN" - RAE L.

BEST USE OF BREADNESS IN FOREIGN-INSPIRED CUISINE - "FRENCH TOAST with RAW STRAWBERRY BUTTER" - CHEF RANDALL

BEST USE OF GARLIC and BREADNESS - "GARLIC CONFIT" - RICHARD

BEST USE OF BREADNESS TOAST WITHOUT AVOCADO - "CASSOULET" - ERICA

BEST USE OF BREADNESS IN A PAN STUFFING ROLE - "THANKSGIVING" - CHRIS & NAPHTALI

BEST USE OF THE END OF THE LOAF - "BERRIES and BREADNESS" - LISA

BEST USE OF BREADNESS IN AN ASIAN ROLE - "BAHN MI" - ROBERT

BEST USE OF BREADNESS IN A GIFT BASKET - "CELEBRATION!" - CYNDIE for DIANA and MAURICE

BEST BAGEL IMPERSONATION - "LOX and BREADNESS" - CHEF RANDALL

BEST USE OF BREADNESS with AVOCADO (TIE) - "AVOCADO BREAKFAST" - MARCELO

BEST USE OF BREADNESS with AVOCADO (TIE) - "AVOCADO DELIGHT" - SHARON

THE REAL BREADNESS and OSCAR CONNECTION: BREADNESS AFICIONADO, PAUL RACI, WAS NOMINATED IN 2021
for BEST ACTOR in a SUPPORTING ROLE IN THE MOVIE, "THE SOUND OF METAL." LOOK IT UP AND SEE THE TRAILER.

Pastured Meats from Harvest Gathering Farm...

in 2017 when I read Dr. Gundry's groundbreaking book, The Plant Paradox, I became aware that harmful lectins (toxic plant proteins that protect the plant, its seeds and its sprouts from being eaten) can be found not only in plants, but also in sources of meat proteins, including fish. That's because when you eat animal proteins, you're eating what they ate. Most proteins are raised on a diet of grains, corn and soy., and the lectins from those feeds end up in the meats.

While in Ojai during Christmas 2017, I was fortunate to find Harvest Gathering Farm at the Ojai Farmers Market. They specialize in pasture-raised beef, lamb, pork (including bacon) and chickens! These chickens get to eat their natural diet of bugs in the ground instead of grains, and when the bugs run out, these chickens are given vegetable compost to supplement their diet. They also have pastured eggs.

Although Harvest Gathering Farm is based in Ventura, they have a presence at several Farmers Markets in the LA area. Until recently, the closest one to me was in South Pasadena on Thursday afternoons. But I just found out that they now have a stand at the Burbank Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. Hallelujah! It's best to order early in the week via their website (which has LOTS of choices) and then come by the Farmers Market to pay and pick up your items. Since the cost is based on weight, only an estimate is given on the website; final payment is made upon pickup. Cash, Zelle or Venmo accepted. No credit/debit cards.Note: As of this writing, Harvest Gathering Farm has changed its name to Farm to Table Meats. However, the website is still harvestgatheringfarm.com.

And just in time for St. Patrick's Day, check out their Corned Beef Brisket and Shepherds Pie!

DON'T FORGET TO...

> Artisan Sourdough Breadness Crisps (Naked, Tuscan Herb, Applewood Smoked and Cinnamon Raisin Maple Pecan)

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).

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. Join our growing list of nationwide customers who look forward to receiving their Breadness deliveries on a regular basis!

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 Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12 to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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