The Bread Lady

05/27/2026

My husband has officially started his own nature documentary series:
✨ “wife in her natural habitat” ✨🌱
Apparently I:
• overwater peppers
• inspect plants like they owe me money
• panic at 80° weather
• walk around the garden pretending I’m working
• and take “one last look” 14 times before going inside 😂
Meanwhile he’s narrating my every move like it’s National Geographic.
Part 2 because y’all apparently enjoy watching this man roast me in my own backyard 💀🌿
And honestly… he’s not even wrong. 😂💕
Here, we rise together 🤍🍞
Stick around—there’s more to come.

05/26/2026

✨ June & July Schedule Update ✨

This summer is going to look a little different around here. ☀️
After a lot of thought, I’ve decided that for June & July, The Bread Lady will be baking every other week instead of every week. As my girls get older, summer is starting to fill up with activities, events, and moments that I truly want to be present for. Last summer also reminded me that running full speed, 6 days a week, every single week, simply wasn’t sustainable for me long term.
One thing I’ve learned in this season of life is that sometimes slowing down a little is what allows us to continue doing what we love well. 🤍
To help everyone plan ahead, I’m sharing the full June & July schedule now so you can save dates, plan pickups, and know exactly what to expect throughout the summer months!
Thank you endlessly for supporting not only this little bakery, but also the heart and family behind it. Your kindness and understanding mean more than you know. 🫶
Chaela

05/25/2026

🌾If your vibe is slow mornings, sourdough crust crackles, garden walks, behind-the-scenes chaos, cozy coffee moments, family life, flour everywhere, and finding joy in the simple things…
then I think you’re gonna like it here 🤍
Around here you’ll find a little bit of bread, a little bit of life, and a whole lot of real moments in between.
To all the new faces from the recent reels — hi, I’m so glad you’re here 🌱
Here, we rise together 🤍🍞
Stick around—there’s more to come.

05/23/2026

📅 Weekly Porch Pickup is set for next Friday, May 29th from 2-6pm. Make sure to get your order in and I will have your items ready to go for you!
*** To order: click the link below ***

A charming, licensed home microbakery in Sylvania, Ohio, specializing in artisanal sourdough breads and delightful sweet treats. The Bread Lady offers a delectable blend of traditional flavors and unique creations, baked fresh for every pickup.

05/22/2026

🌾 POV: one reel blows up and suddenly a bunch of new people are here… meanwhile I’m just trying to show you my garden 🌱😂
But truly — hi and welcome 🫶
Around here you’ll find sourdough, gardening, behind-the-scenes chaos, family life, and me romanticizing the little things whenever I can.
Now excuse me while I continue giving unsolicited plant tours 🌿
Here, we rise together 🤍🍞
Stick around—there’s more to come.

05/21/2026

POV: your husband becomes a full-time documentary narrator the second you step into the garden 🌱😂
Meanwhile I’m just out here checking on potatoes like they’re newborn babies after 14 days.
“Are they growing in yet?”
“No… we planted them two weeks ago.” 💀
Also apparently:
✔️ He “did all the work”
✔️ I “helped” by taking out the trash
✔️ matcha is now part of my gardening personality
✔️ standing outside staring at plants counts as self care
Honestly though… this little garden has become my safe place lately. Even if my husband is in the background roasting me the entire time. 🤣🌿
Here, we rise together 🤍🍞
Stick around—there’s more to come.

05/20/2026

✨ Seasonal Tip ✨
As the temps start warming up, so does the moisture inside your bread bags 👀🥖 That’s why I perforate my bread bags with this little handy tool!
Those tiny holes help the bread breathe a bit instead of trapping in extra moisture — which can make the crust soften faster, especially during warmer, humid months. Nobody wants a beautiful crust turning sad and chewy by the end of the day 😅
It’s one of those small bakery details that makes a BIG difference in keeping your loaf happier a little longer 💛
Proof that bread baking is basically part science experiment… part edible art project 😂
If you want the link to this nifty little tool, comment TOOL below and I’ll send it your way 👇✨
Here, we rise together 🤍🍞
Stick around—there’s more to come.

05/18/2026

🌾 Some days I need this reminder just as much as anyone else… 🤍
Life gets loud. Schedules get packed. Notifications never stop. And somehow we convince ourselves that slowing down means we’re falling behind.
But lately I’ve been realizing the moments that matter most usually aren’t the big ones.�They’re the quiet mornings.�The garden watering.�The tea reheated three times.�The dough rising on the counter while the house slowly wakes up.
The little, more simple things in life are usually the things we remember most.
Motivational Monday reminder:�You don’t have to rush through life to make it meaningful. 🌿
Here, we rise together 🤍🍞
Stick around—there’s more to come.

05/18/2026

Bake Week Views 🌾 Honored to donate to an amazing local hockey team, so many seeds in the dough, lemon zest for days, a beautiful chocolate chip cookie, lemon blueberry sweet bread loaves, iced and packaged, scored loaf before and after, a gorgeous ear, pan loaf playing peek-a-boo, and another dear passion of mine (and my husband’s) coming to life. 🌱🥰💕🍞
Here, we rise together 🤍🍞
Stick around—there’s more to come.

05/16/2026

📅 Weekly Porch Pickup is set for next Friday, May 22nd from 2-6pm. Make sure to get your order in and I will have your items ready to go for you!
*** To order: click the link below ***

A charming, licensed home microbakery in Sylvania, Ohio, specializing in artisanal sourdough breads and delightful sweet treats. The Bread Lady offers a delectable blend of traditional flavors and unique creations, baked fresh for every pickup.

05/14/2026

Garden glow-up 🌱✨
Last weekend’s mission: play a little real-life Tetris with plants 🪴😂�First came the “set everything out and stare at it for way too long” phase… then suddenly it all came together 🌿
There’s just something so satisfying about seeing a blank space turn into something full of life. And yes… you’ll be seeing more garden content around here from time to time now too 👩‍🌾🥖
From sourdough to sourdough + soil apparently 🤎
What are you planting this year? 🌱
Here, we rise together 🤍🍞
Stick around—there’s more to come.