Alpine Grains LLC

10/02/2024

As many of you know, my husband was stationed here at Ft. Novosel for flight school last year in summer. I know it's been quiet on my page for a while as I am trying to wrap my head around planning and organizing what lays ahead. I know I've also been dreading to make this post since it is with a very heavy heart that I have to let you know that our time in Alabama is coming to an end far more rapidly than I had hoped. We knew that the Blackhawk courses are being fast tracked at this point but expected a little more buffer time before our next PCS move. The new orders (for Washington State) are in, our move date is currently set for January 15th of 2025 and time is running at a seemingly unstoppable pace😢⏱️.

Due to the fact that we own our house and have a few important home improvement projects and a lot of clearing and sorting to do I have to prioritize getting the house ready to be listed for sale by November🏡.

That means for the bakery that I have to put a stop on any orders until November. If you have already booked for a date in October, those orders will be fulfilled as planned. I also promise to accept orders going forward for as long as we have our household goods and as soon as the home is on the market. If you have a gift card, it will be honored or refunded prior to move out.

Thank you for your continous and loyal support💕 I appreciate each and every one of you so very much💐 Please send a little prayer for my little ones as they are facing the prospect of another big transition ahead🙏

08/14/2024

Why do your breads have names and where do they stem from?
A question I've been asked a few times and it is such a great one, it would be a shame not to share!
Klara, Großvater, Tante Dete and Co. are all main characters of my all time favorite movie "Heidi" (based on a 1880 children's book by Johanna Spyri).

It tells the story of a young orphaned girl, named Heidi, who is brought to live in a small mountain cabin in the Swiss Alps with her grandfather after her aunt Dete, who had been taken care of her thus far, finds work in the city of Frankfurt where she can't take the little girl with her. Despite being known as a fearsome recluse, Heidi and her Großvater soon become inseparable and along with him she manages to wrap the alpine village around her finger in no time.

After enjoying a few years and learning to love the life in the Alps, her aunt returns from Frankfurt and forcably takes her along to the big city where she is to become a companion to a girl of similar age of an upper class family. Klara, the girl, is bound to a wheelchair since the passing of her mother. Though Klara's father loves her very much, he is a businessman and rarely at home. Therefore Klara is raised by her notoriosly strict governess. Heidi struggles again to adjust to her new surroundings though instantly finding great friendship in Klara's company. She promises to herself to return to the Alps and to show Klara the most beautiful place on earth.

"Heidi" is a charming story of a truly tough young girl who embodies the free spirit of the mountains. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking and takes me right back home.

Watch the full movie on amazon prime or youtube ($2.99) and enjoy the trailer below:

Starring: Anuk Steffen, Anna Schinz, Lilian NaefHeidi Official US Release Trailer (2017) - Anuk Steffen MovieA story of a young girl who lives in the Swiss A...

08/04/2024

While we all know that "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" it very much matters WHAT we eat to start our daily routines. The ideal breakfast gives us energy for the day, supplies us with the necessary vitamins and nutrients to kickstart our brain function and metabolism while leaving us satiated until the next meal.

This Muesli mix is my personal go-to for every morning. It is packed with 9 TOTAL SUPERFOODS like Chia, Açai and Flaxseed to provide the ultimate nutrient boost to get us out of bed and going. And all this with NO ADDED SUGAR OR FATS!
Whether you're training to win the next gold medal at the Olympics or simply trying to eat better, THIS is everything you need to get there.

My favorite ways to serve:
1) Add to a bowl with plain greek yoghurt and fruit of your choice and top with some date syrup for sweetness (if you have a sweet tooth like me).
Did you know? - Date syrup, with a GI of 47, is an amazing choice of sweetener as it does not cause spikes in blood sugar levels compared to other sweeteners!

2) Blend with part greek yoghurt and milk or plant based milk, add some berries and date syrup and leave in an air tight container overnight. Voilá the perfect overnight oats!

Get your IRONMAN MUESLI mix today!
Now available on my order form⬇️

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07/27/2024

Good morning and happy Saturday!!🌷🥨
I'm just here to say THANK YOU to all my wonderful customers🙏 I love that you keep me busy doing what I love to do most!🩷 My schedule filled up quickly for next week and I'm currently booked through 08/02.
Get your order in today to get on my calendar⬇️

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07/21/2024

Today's spotlight is on the "Bergsteigerbrot" (High protein multigrain-seeded Sourdough)

"Bergsteigerbrot" in English translates to "Bread for the mountain climber". The reason behind that is that this loaf with its over 100 grams of hand selected seeds is quite literally a powerhouse in itself. One that will transform your breakfast, lunch or dinner into a nutrient packed booster so you're sure to be ready for any challenge that the day may throw at you!

The ingredients are simple and always high in quality - with no room for artificial additives, preservatives or sugars. Much different from anything you can buy at the stores.

Below is a list of the 8 high-protein super-seeds and their individual health benefits. Be sure to check them out and order your Bergsteigerbrot here⬇️:
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Flax seeds:
Plant-based protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids (linolenic acid), antioxidants
Powerhouse digestive aid, blood pressure regulation, improves menopausal symptoms, reduces risk of cancer

H**p Seeds:
Plant-based protein (contains all 10 amino acids), fiber, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, omega-3 fatty acids,
Promotes muscle growth and recovery, heart health, improves skin and hair structure, curbs hunger attacks

Oats:
Plant-based protein, fiber, magnesium, maganese, phosphorus, zinc, iron, selenium,
Helps avoid insulin spikes, promotes growth of healthy bacteria in the digestive tract, improves metabolism, boosts the immune system

Quinoa:
Plant-based protein, fiber, antioxidants, omega 3 fatty-acid, maganese, iron, folate, magnesium
Promotes heart- health and healthy bones, controls blood sugar levels, highest level of antioxidants in any grain for skin cell protection

Sesame:
Plant-based protein, fiber, maganese, calcium, B-Vitamin complexes
Aids healthy digestion, lowers cholesterol levels, helps fight Inflammation, increases energy levels

Sunflower Seeds:
Plant-based protein, fiber, Vitamin E, Thiamine and other B-Vitamin complexes, magnesium, potassium, beta-systosterol
Helps raise energy levels, fights inflammation and metastasis of cancerous cells, improves skin health

Chia:
Plant-based protein, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, omega 3 fatty-acids, antioxidants
Helps with weight management, natural anti-aging properties, promotes cardiovascular and brain health

Poppy seeds:
Plant-based protein, fiber, essential fatty acids, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, maganese, folate, Thiamine, zinc
Promotes strong bone growth, improves blood circulation and haemoglobin levels, fight insomnia, aids in thyroid health

07/16/2024

EDIT: It was brought to my attention that the GoFundMe page is asking for an 18% "tip". This amount is absolutely not mandatory and can be set to 0%. It's merely the website asking for a service cost contribution.

As many of you may have seen or heard through the news and social media channels, a devastating fire in the Castle Ridge apartment complex on Dixie Dr left 37 individuals without a home this weekend. Many of them lost everything in the fire.

One of the families that fell victim to the fire is part of my husband's U12 soccer team at Enterprise Select. It's heart shattering to even think about being in one of these families' shoes and it hits even closer to home when personal ties are involved. As a sports team it's not only "One for all and all for one" on the field - right now "All for one" has a far more dire ring to it. The family has not asked for any help directly but we all know how much every helping hand is urgently needed so they can get back on their feet.

To support the cause, I have stocked up my bakery and will dedicate my kitchen for the next two weeks to raise funds for the team campaign my husband has started. Please consider buying one or more Classic Country Sourdough loaves to help our team help Miguel, Diego and his family. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the GoFundMe campaign for the Estrada family. If you don't want to buy the bread you may of course also donate directly to the campaign. I will attach the link and additional information below.

Even the smallest support can go a long way. Thank you for your donations and may God bless you🙏

Link to purchase a Donation bread for the Estrada family:
https://form.jotform.com/240965038346158

Link to the GoFundMe campaign:
https://gofund.me/1027ddd2

07/15/2024

As many of you may have seen or heard through the news and social media channels, a devastating fire in the Castle Ridge apartment complex on Dixie Dr left 37 individuals without a home this weekend. Many of them lost everything in the fire.

One of the families that fell victim to the fire is part of my husband's U12 soccer team at Enterprise Select. It's heart shattering to even think about being in one of these families' shoes and it hits even closer to home when personal ties are involved. As a sports team it's not only "One for all and all for one" on the field - right now "All for one" has a far more dire ring to it. The family has not asked for any help directly but we all know how much every helping hand is urgently needed so they can get back on their feet.

To support the cause, I have stocked up my bakery and will dedicate my kitchen for the next two weeks to raise funds for the team campaign my husband has started. Please consider buying one or more Classic Country Sourdough loaves to help our team help Miguel, Diego and his family. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the GoFundMe campaign for the Estrada family. If you don't want to buy the bread you may of course also donate directly to the campaign. I will attach the link and additional information below.

Even the smallest support can go a long way. Thank you for your donations and may God bless you🙏

Link to purchase a Donation bread for the Estrada family:
https://form.jotform.com/240965038346158

Link to the GoFundMe campaign:
https://gofund.me/1027ddd2

07/11/2024

🐄Let's talk about butter🐄

Yes, as a typical European, I am highly and quite frankly unapologetically opinionated when it comes to good quality butter (maybe I'm a bit spoiled, but that's ok☺️).
Butter is my favorite topping for any bread. Period. Bread and butter are a true synergistic symphony as they complement each other's flavor palettes so gloriously it's almost a sin.
But what makes a good quality butter superior and why does it matter? Isn't any butter just...butter? - Absolutely not!!!
Let me tell you why:

In the US, butter has to contain 80% butter fat to be considered butter and that is what most generic brands will have. European butters (or American made European-style butters) are cultured and contain somewhere between 82%-90% butter fat (max. 16% water).
A cultured butter is treated with live cultures and allowed to ferment before it's churned. This results in a more lactic flavor and a higher fat content.
Both the lactic acids and the higher fat content result in aroma compounds that make European butter noticeably fuller in flavor. Trust me on this one! You'll never want to go back!
I personally prefer my butter unsalted because it doesn't "cover up" the flavor of my bread.

Here are my two favorite local finds (pictures in comments):

1) Vital Farms unsalted 90% grass-fed butter
Butter fat content: 85%
Found at: Publix

2) Vermont Creamery unsalted cultured butter
Butter fat content: 82%
Found at: Ft. Novosel Commissary

ENJOY! And don't forget to order your bread to go with it here⬇️😋
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07/09/2024

I've recently gotten more positive feedback from customers with gluten sensitivities about my bread and would like to share this again because it makes me so happy!

In contrast to regular store bought wheat bread, slow-fermented Sourdough bread is VERY LOW in gluten content and often times a viable option for people with gluten-sensitivities.

That is thanks to a tiny bacteria breaking down the gluten during the fermentation process. An average loaf of home made Sourdough bread contains only 0.1% of what a regular store bought bread would have.

If you have a gluten-sensitivity, (NOT an intolerance or Celiac) let me know!
All my bread loaves, to include pretzels, bread rolls, croissants and even the Kolaches are slow fermented for 24hrs. At request, I can prolong the fermentation process for an extra 24hrs. Give it a try and enjoy better, healthier bread! 🫶

07/08/2024

Summer tastes like....
🏖Torta di Fichi e Mandorle🏖

Only available for a few weeks while supplies last!
Made with locally sourced figs😋

Order yours today!
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