Head Baker at Grand Central Bakery in Seattle. Mel Darbyshire is a leader in the sourcing of local grains, helping bakers (and bakeries) shift off big-ag’s commodity flour. Along the way, she has been generous with sharing her deep knowledge of everything...
When looking for guidance on baking German breads, Wolfgang Süpke is my inspiration, whether referring to older posts from his blog – Bäcker Süpke – or more recently on his instagram, where he details current baking with his son Paul. He’s a...
As Stir the Pots reposts past interviews, we thought of Lior Lev Secarz. The man behind Spice Brothers, Lior is a spirit who radiates the humanity and love of life that seems so under attack in the nation where he was raised. Israel. Stir the Pots is the creation of...
I first came to know Amy Hedyatpour through baker Brad Preznant. That was over 20 years ago. Also known as Amy Glaze, she inspired me professionally for her backbone as an American (and a woman) navigating some of the world’s most demanding and often macho...
Amy Scherber has over spent three decades honing her expertise in baking, bread, and running a food business. I have followed her for years. In fact, as we published here, she was a genuine muse for me. Back when I had a bit more time on my hands, I volunteered...
