Sourdough Bloom

08/23/2026

My heart is full! Thank you to the 20 friends who attended the Sourdough 101 Beginners Workshop that I hosted in Woodstock, Georgia, Leaning Ladder Olive Oil 🍞🌸 Several upcoming classes for you to check out on the Leaning Ladder website. Hope to see you there!

08/03/2026

Dear Friends and Bloom Community,
I’m delighted to share that our next Sourdough Bloom workshop will be unfolding inside the beautiful, light‑filled kitchen at Leaning Ladder Premium Olive Oil & Vinegar in Woodstock, GA. I can’t wait to gather, create, and bloom together in such an inspiring space.
All details and the registration link are listed below — I’m so looking forward to seeing you there.
Sourdough Bloom: Sourdough 101 Workshop with Holly West
August 22 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$120.00
Sourdough Bloom: Sourdough 101 Workshop (Hands-On Class)
Join artisan baker Holly West for a hands‑on sourdough workshop designed to turn beginners into confident home bakers. In this three‑hour class, you’ll learn the essentials of sourdough—feeding your starter, mixing dough, shaping, fermentation timing, and how to create bakery‑worthy loaves in your own kitchen.
You’ll shape your own sourdough loaf during class and take it home ready to bake within 24–48 hours. With Holly’s clear instruction sheets and your bubbly jar of Bloom sourdough starter, you’ll have everything you need to keep baking fresh bread for family and friends anytime you like.
Enjoy a delicious tasting of freshly baked Bloom sourdough paired with Leaning Ladder’s premium olive oils and vinegars. Sip your favorite beverage (BYOB) or purchase wine by the glass or bottle at Leaning Ladder as you learn, taste, and create.
Every student receives a Bloom Student Kit, including:
Bloom sourdough starter
Instruction sheets
Mixing bowl
Bowl scraper
Spatula
Razor for scoring
Your registration also includes access to the private Sourdough Bloom Community Facebook Group, where workshop alumni share photos, ask questions, and cheer one another on throughout their sourdough journey.
A fun, flour‑filled afternoon with Holly awaits — perfect for anyone ready to dive into the art of sourdough with confidence and creativity. Leaning Ladder Premium Olive Oils and Vinegars
https://leaningladderoliveoil.com/cooking-classes/

08/03/2026

Dear Bloom Community,

I’m delighted to share that our next Sourdough Bloom workshop will be unfolding inside the beautiful, light‑filled kitchen at Leaning Ladder Premium Olive Oil & Vinegar in Woodstock, GA. I can’t wait to gather, create, and bloom together in such an inspiring space.

All details and the registration link are listed below — I’m so looking forward to seeing you there.

Sourdough Bloom: Sourdough 101 Workshop with Holly West
August 22 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$120.00

Sourdough Bloom: Sourdough 101 Workshop (Hands-On Class)

Join artisan baker Holly West for a hands‑on sourdough workshop designed to turn beginners into confident home bakers. In this three‑hour class, you’ll learn the essentials of sourdough—feeding your starter, mixing dough, shaping, fermentation timing, and how to create bakery‑worthy loaves in your own kitchen.
You’ll shape your own sourdough loaf during class and take it home ready to bake within 24–48 hours. With Holly’s clear instruction sheets and your bubbly jar of Bloom sourdough starter, you’ll have everything you need to keep baking fresh bread for family and friends anytime you like.
Enjoy a delicious tasting of freshly baked Bloom sourdough paired with Leaning Ladder’s premium olive oils and vinegars. Sip your favorite beverage (BYOB) or purchase wine by the glass or bottle at Leaning Ladder as you learn, taste, and create.
Every student receives a Bloom Student Kit, including:
Bloom sourdough starter
Instruction sheets
Mixing bowl
Bowl scraper
Spatula
Razor for scoring
Your registration also includes access to the private Sourdough Bloom Community Facebook Group, where workshop alumni share photos, ask questions, and cheer one another on throughout their sourdough journey.
A fun, flour‑filled afternoon with Holly awaits — perfect for anyone ready to dive into the art of sourdough with confidence and creativity. Leaning Ladder Premium Olive Oils and Vinegars
https://leaningladderoliveoil.com/cooking-classes/

07/29/2026

WooHoo!!!! I AM SO EXCITED to be teaching a hands-on Sourdough Bloom 101-sourdough-workshop in August in the heart of Downtown Woodstock, GA. Please click the link below to read the full class description, with date, time and everything you will get out of this sourdough experience. The workshop is going to be so much fun and will take place within the large kitchen space of the beautiful and delicious storefront called Leaning Ladder Premium Olive Oil and Vinegar. Looking forward to welcoming each of you that will be attending this event. 🍞 🌸❤️😊

Sourdough Bloom: Sourdough 101 Workshop (Hands-On Class)Join artisan baker Holly West for a hands‑on sourdough workshop designed to turn beginners into confident home bakers. In this three‑hour class, you’ll learn the essentials of sourdough—feeding your starter, mixing dough, shaping, ferme...

04/30/2026

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT - Hello friends, from EVERYWHERE! I have some news to share with you. I am officially moving to Canton, Georgia in 4 weeks to be closer to family, and bringing my Sourdough Bloom business with me. I am beyond grateful to each and every one of you for your love and support over the past year, during one of the hardest times of my life, while navigating through a divorce. You have brought me comfort, purpose, and joy which continues to help me navigate my next chapter of life.
I would absolutely love for my last Sourdough Bloom bake week in Florida to be a huge success!!! Calling all LOCALS and FRIENDS FROM EVERYWHERE for your kind support. Locals will receive their orders as usual. Far away friends who generously place an online order, I am happy to donate all of your orders to locals in need/or as a thank you. Such as food banks, charities, local fire departments, service men and women, etc..
Please flood my www.sourdoughbloom.com website with all your preorders for delicious sourdough breads and specialty treats. All preorders will be ready for porch pickup or local delivery, upon request, on Thursday May 7th, 2026. Everything freezes great and can be enjoyed for months to come, long after I am in Canton, Georgia. I thank every single one of you for taking the time to read this far and post a sweet comment or ask any questions. Sincerely, Holly West.