07/26/2026
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🌾 Where Great Bread Really Begins
Yesterday I made the trip to Dayspring Farms in Danielsville, Georgia, expecting to purchase organic grain.
Instead, I came home inspired.
I had the privilege of spending several hours with Paula and Murray Brett, owners of Daysprings Farm, the only USDA Certified Organic grain farm in Georgia.
Murray graciously took the time to show me every part of their operation. We walked through the grain bins, the milling room, and he shared the story of how, over the years, he designed and built much of his own equipment. As he talked, I couldn’t help but smile.
I realized our journeys have many parallels.
Like me, he is continually refining his craft—not because he has to, but because he wants to create something better.
One of the things that touched me most was hearing about his own passion for baking. Murray told me he bakes a couple of sourdough loaves every week for his family. He showed me photos of his bread and, like many artisans, he was quick to point out what he wished he had done differently.
I thought his loaves looked beautiful.
Imagine baking bread for your family with organic grain that you personally planted, harvested, and milled. There is something incredibly meaningful about that.
During our conversation, Murray complimented my sourdough, and coming from someone who understands grain from the soil up, that compliment meant more to me than he probably realized.
I had originally come to purchase their Appalachian Hard White Wheat, but Murray encouraged me to take home another of his personal favorites as well—Rouge de Bordeaux, a heritage wheat with a wonderful history and character. I couldn’t resist.
As I loaded the grain into my car, I realized I wasn’t simply bringing home ingredients.
I was bringing home a relationship with the people who grew them.
That relationship matters.
It means I know where my grain comes from. I know the people behind it. I know the care, integrity, and passion that goes into every harvest.
This is the beginning of a journey I’m excited to share with all of you—from Georgia fields…to my bakery…to your family’s table.
Because I believe the best bread begins long before the dough is mixed.
Thank you, Paula and Murray, for your generosity, your hospitality, and for sharing your story with me. I look forward to many years of friendship and learning together.
❤️ Chef Sherry Keegan
Artisan Heritage Sourdough
When Ingredients Matter.