Golden Loaf Bread

10/05/2026

Today was so much more to me than simply a bread tasting.
For those who don’t know my story, I want to share a little bit about myself.
I’m a mom of two young children. I’m not a professional baker, and I didn’t grow up in a family of bakers. A little over a year ago, I simply started baking bread at home.
It happened during one of the most difficult times in my life.
After losing my mom, I was looking for something that could help me cope with the pain, quiet my thoughts, and slowly find my way back to myself.
And unexpectedly, that something became sourdough bread.
Working with the dough, waiting, watching it ferment, and filling my home with the smell of freshly baked bread became a kind of therapy for me.

When life felt heavy, I baked.
I learned. I made mistakes. I started over. I tried again and again.
And slowly, something that began in my home kitchen became Golden Loaf Bread. It is still a very small home bakery. I feed my starter, mix every batch of dough, shape every loaf, and bake every piece of bread myself — all in between the everyday life of being a mom to two little ones That is why these past few days have meant so much to me.I was able to take something that once began as my own personal therapy, bring it outside of my kitchen, and share it with other people.I watched people I had never met before taste my bread, come back for another piece, ask me questions, smile, and tell me what they thought.And at one point I caught myself thinking…How far this little loaf of bread has travelled from the first one I made in my kitchen.
None of this would have happened without people who simply chose to support me.From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank Shayna’s Boutique and the wonderful family at La Casita Coffee Cochrane .Thank you for opening your doors to me and allowing me to share my bread with the people who came into your businesses.But even more than that — thank you for the way you treated me.
For your kindness. For helping me. For taking care of me. For encouraging me and making me feel welcome.

10/02/2026

09/09/2026

Homemade Apple Oatmeal Sourdough Cookies 🍏

Made with simple, wholesome ingredients — sourdough starter, oats, almond flour, fresh grated apple, honey, egg and olive oil.

They’re not overly sweet — just naturally sweetened with honey and apple. You can also add a little cinnamon for an extra cozy flavor. 🍎✨

This is my own recipe, created especially with almond flour for a soft, wholesome little treat that both kids and adults can enjoy.

I’d be so happy to share my recipe with you! 🤍
If you’d like it, just leave a 🍏 in the comments, and I’ll send it to you.

Simple ingredients. Homemade with love. 🤍

09/08/2026

Dear friends 🤎

Just a little heads-up: I’ll be away and not baking from September 17th to 27th.

If you’d like to order before my break, please make sure to place your order before September 17th.

You’re also very welcome to pre-order for after September 27th — just send me a message in advance, and I’ll have your order on my list and can get back to baking for you as soon as I return. 🍞✨

Thank you so much for supporting Golden Loaf Bread! 🤎

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

Hi Cochrane! 🤎 Fresh update from Golden Loaf Bread!

I’ve just updated my menu with new sourdough breads, flavours and pricing — and I’d love to bake something special for you. 🍞

Everything is naturally leavened with sourdough starter and made to order. I bake specifically for each customer, so your bread is always made fresh for you.

And you’re definitely not limited to what you see on the menu!
Have a flavour combination in mind? Tell me — we can create something completely custom. I’m always happy to help you choose a bread and flavour based on what you and your family enjoy.

I’m also now creating custom bread gift boxes 🎁 — perfect for birthdays, thank-you gifts, housewarmings, holidays, teachers, hosts… or simply to surprise someone you love.

Boxes can include different sizes and varieties of sourdough bread, personalized designs or messages, and extras such as jam, a bread board, a beautiful kitchen towel and more. Everything can be customized to your occasion and your budget.

Not sure what to choose? Just message me with your budget and what you have in mind, and I’ll put together some options for you. 🤎

📍 Handmade locally in Cochrane, Alberta
🍞 Golden Loaf Bread

Send me a message to order or create your own custom box.

09/06/2026

A gift made especially for someone you love 🤎

I create custom bread gift boxes, made individually for every occasion.
You can choose different breads — small or large, classic or with fillings — and I can also create special shapes, designs or personalized messages on the bread.

We can make your box even more special by adding things like homemade jam, a bread board, a beautiful kitchen towel, or other little details you’d love.

Every box can be customized to your taste, occasion and budget.

Just send me a message, tell me your idea and your budget, and together we’ll create the perfect bread gift. 🤎

09/05/2026

Milk & Honey Sourdough Toast Bread — $13
600 g

Soft, tender sourdough bread made with milk, eggs and honey. Naturally fermented with no commercial yeast. Mild in flavour, slightly sweet and perfect for toast, sandwiches and kids. 🤍

Ingredients: wheat flour, sourdough starter, milk, eggs, honey, salt.

06/11/2026

I used to snip herbs way too low, and they never thanked me for it 😅 A few cutting tips I’ve learned:
🌿 Basil grows fuller when I pinch above a node, not down on the main stem.
🌱 Cilantro keeps going longer when I cut the outer stems low and leave the middle alone.
✂️ Rosemary is one I never cut into old wood — I only trim the soft green parts.
🌾 Thyme likes small, frequent trims much more than one rough chop.
🪴 Mint gets bushier when I cut it back often instead of just taking a few top leaves.
Good herb cutting is really about helping the plant grow back stronger 🌿