the golden loaf

11/26/2025

Hi everyone and Happy Thanksgiving! A little update:

I will resume baking in the spring; I had planned to finish off the year by the end of November but this season I’m in is requiring me to be all in on my family with a tiny one. 💘 I know alot of you are missing my goodies, I miss baking for you all!!!

I am so thankful for you all whether you’ve been a customer once or 20 times, recommended me to someone you know looking for sourdough or just supported by sharing my page and menu! It does not go unnoticed and I’m so grateful.

This year I decided to use a new ordering system and it required your patience and from the feedback I got it was a wonderful change for you with the payment options, reminders and it being so simple to use. I will continue to use it next year as well.

Thank you for your continued support and I’ll see you all next year! Hope your holiday season is memorable and you enjoy lots of delicious food! ♥️🎄

10/20/2025

Hi everyone!!!

I took an unexpected baking break this month- between so many family birthdays and harvest season, October is almost coming to an end already. 😯

I will be doing 2-3 more menu drops before the end of November - when I usually close up shop until spring!

What kind of items would you like to see in the next few menu drops? Bagels? Special loaves? Im making the menus this week so share with me below if there’s something you want a chance to have 💝

09/19/2025

Here’s the menu for next weeks pickup!

9/25 4-6:30 pm at your convenience 🍂 (please note earlier end time due to it getting darker sooner)

🥖Organic Original Sourdough Loaf
🍎 Apple Cinnamon Sourdough Loaf
🍁Pumpkin Swirl Sourdough Loaf
🍞Organic Cinnamon Raisin can be made without raisins)
🍳Farm Fresh Eggs

Ready to place your pre-order? Click here:

https://www.hotplate.com/thegoldenloaf/bcb41f8f-6118-40da-91d5-1313adc83371

You can pay online, cash/check or venmo whatever is easiest for you! Thanks so much!!!

09/09/2025

Cinnamon Rolls are still available for pre-order! Pickup is Saturday 9/20 🙂

Regular Cinnamon Rolls- 6 count $15
Dairy free Cinnamon Rolls- 6 count $15
Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls- 4 count $15

You can pre-order yours right now by going to this link and selecting regular or dairy free:

https://www.hotplate.com/thegoldenloaf/257a73af-854e-4912-8001-280c8e8bc70a

You can pay online, Venmo, cash/check and once you place your pre-order you will receive a confirmation and then a reminder text about pickup!

08/30/2025

Happy Saturday! Place your preorder for cinnamon rolls now! Pickup is 9/20 2-4pm in Kewanee. ♥️

You can pay online, Venmo or cash/check. If you’re using Venmo please include your order number!

Click HERE to preorder before they sell out and you’ll be able to select regular or dairy free:

https://www.hotplate.com/thegoldenloaf/257a73af-854e-4912-8001-280c8e8bc70a

08/17/2025

Menu drops for the next month- here’s what we have!

Wednesday 8/27 pickup (orders open Mon Aug 18)
Organic Garlic Parm
Organic Jalapeño Cheddar
Organic Cinnamon Raisin (with/without raisins)

Wednesday 9/10 pickup (orders open Tues Sept 2)
Farm fresh eggs
Organic Sourdough Blueberry Lemon muffins
Organic Pumpkin Discard Loaf

Saturday 9/20 pickup (orders open Sat Aug 30)
Cinnamon rolls (regular or dairy free)

Please make sure your subscribed to our menu drop alerts to get first pick on your order! You can do so here right now:

https://www.hotplate.com/thegoldenloaf?sms_reminder=true

08/16/2025

Coming back soon this fall…Cinnamon rolls!

You’ll now be able to order dairy free cinnamon rolls that are just as delicious! I’m excited to offer this option for those of you who have a dairy free diet. (me, while breastfeeding!) Regular cinnamon rolls will still be available too! You’ll be able to select which ones when ordering 😉

These will be offered a few times through September and October, maybe November. ♥️ Make sure you’re subscribed to our menu drop texts so you never miss out! Subscribe here: https://www.hotplate.com/thegoldenloaf?sms_reminder=true

08/15/2025

Menu drop for Tuesday 8/19 pickup! 4-7pm anytime.

-Organic Classic Sourdough Loaf
-Organic Honey + Oat Sourdough Loaf
-Organic Pumpkin discard loaf (it’s back!!!)
-Farm fresh eggs

You can place your order by clicking here:

https://www.hotplate.com/thegoldenloaf/12531cc5-e6ae-439f-8248-1c8c40c72070

08/01/2025

📣🤍Last Call for our next pickup on 8/7!
You can come 4-7pm at your convenience and we are located outside of Kewanee off Route 34. 🙂

To order, click this link and you can reserve your items for pickup. You can pay at the checkout online, write a check, bring cash or use venmo as methods of payment.

https://www.hotplate.com/thegoldenloaf/765caa43-c659-4350-a114-54560d504a9a

Once you have ordered, you’ll receive our location and a reminder a day before pickup because life gets busy. Thanks so much!!!

07/31/2025

A few customer messages from July orders 🇺🇸♥️

A few ways to enjoy jalapeño cheddar sourdough:
Toasted w/ cream cheese on top
Grilled cheese w/ soup
Turkey sandwich

If you’re looking to uplevel your weekend french toast try one of these:
Strawberry and Cream Cheese loaf
Cinnamon Sugar loaf
Cinnamon Sugar + Raisin loaf
Original loaf

Thank you for your feedback, orders and patience with the new ordering system! So many of you are saying you love the reminder text and different ways to pay. ♥️

New items coming to the menu drops soon!

07/29/2025

Menu drop for Thursday 8/7 is OPEN!

On the menu 🌾

1. Sourdough Cinnamon Roll focaccia
2. Sourdough Maple Cinnamon Granola
3. Strawberries + Cream Cheese Sourdough loaf
4. Farm fresh eggs

Click here to reserve your loaf before all sold out:

https://www.hotplate.com/thegoldenloaf/765caa43-c659-4350-a114-54560d504a9a

07/24/2025

Tuesday 7/29 pickup menu drop is live!

click here to purchase your loaf - you can pay online, cash, or Venmo. Pick up time is 4 - 7 PM at your convenience and the location will be sent to you after you place your order. let me know if you have any questions!! ♥️🫶

HI!! I’m Christen! I’m a stay at home mom of two and the baker behind the golden loaf. I began sourdough in 2022 after my first daughter was born. It was just an outlet for me outside of being a new mom. It felt good to get my hands to work and bake yummy bread for my family! I knew someday I wa...