01/07/2026
Hello everyone, and Happy New Year!
I’ve spent the past few weeks fully soaking in the holidays with my family — stepping back from baking, slowing down, and holding space for what matters most. And honestly… we needed it. 🤍
If you’re new here, a little reminder of the hats I wear: wife, mama first and foremost, salon stylist part-time in Verona, home staging assistant for a local realtor, and now officially on the journey to earning my real estate license! 🏡✨
It’s a lot to juggle, and some weeks life reminds you to pause.
Over the holiday season, we were hit hard with the flu, traveled out of town for a funeral, and my hands and wrists were struggling more than ever. Some days the pain made even holding a water bottle feel impossible. That alone showed me it was time to rest.
So with that being said — Saal’s Sourdough Shed will be taking the rest of January off while I give my body the reset it deserves.
But don’t worry… sourdough is still a passion rooted deep in my heart. It started years ago while searching for better food options for my kiddos, and that passion continues to grow in every corner of our family table. The starter is staying fed and the bread is staying put. 😉
Thank you, truly, to every single follower who has supported, ordered, shared, liked, and cheered on this little micro bakery so far. You mean more than you know. 🫶🏼
Stay tuned for updates — we’ll be back baking and serving in February!
Here’s to good bread, healing hands, full hearts, and a slower start to 2026.
See you soon in the Shed. 🌾🥖🤍
— Ashlyn