Bread Thoughts


Longer than an Instagram caption, shorter than therapy.
Baking with Love (and a Few Box Mixes)
Growing up, a couple of my family members were diagnosed with Celiac disease and another with a gluten intolerance, which meant gluten was off the table for them. As a little kid, I had a hard time understanding what that really meant - why they couldn’t share the treats I had, and why there were always separate boxes of snacks in our pantry. Over time, I began to understand the differences. I realized that many of the meals we did make were already plenty yummy and naturally gluten-free, and I... Read more...
Falling for Fall
Even though Florida doesn’t exactly give me the crisp, golden-leaf kind of autumn I grew up with, I still find ways to make it feel like fall. The heat sticks around, the palm trees don’t change, but that won’t stop me from creating my own little slice of the season. For me, it all starts with a batch of pumpkin apple butter. The spices, the warm smell drifting through the kitchen, the cozy glow of fall-scented candles - it’s how I trick myself into believing the world outside looks like... Read more...
Sabre’s Kitchen Rules (a blog post by a cat who definitely runs the place)
Hi. I’m Sabre. I’m the Chief Feline Operations Manager here at Bread by Blaze. You may know my human, Blaze - she bakes the bread. I supurrvise the bread. Let’s be clear: I don’t knead the dough or shape loaves, but I do watch - always. And I have some thoughts.  So for anyone curious about what it’s like to run a bakery with a cat in charge, here are the non-negotiables: 1. I’m not in the way - I’m supervising. Whether Blaze is mixing dough, bagging biscuits, or just breathing... Read more...
Why I Can't Sell You Cheese Bread :(
Running Bread by Blaze isn’t just about flour, faith, and figuring out how many focaccia cups I can bake in one batch - it also means following something called the Florida Cottage Food Law. It’s the legal framework that allows me to bake from home and sell directly to you (without needing a commercial kitchen or industrial-sized Hobart mixer... yet). So what is it? How does it work? And why do I keep side-eying anything that needs refrigeration? Let’s break it down. What is the Florida Cottage Food Law? In... Read more...
The Bread Breakdown: Which Loaf Is Right for You?
aka: A highly unscientific but delicious guide to picking your carb soulmate.   Choosing between biscuits, focaccia, Hawaiian rolls, and the ever-iconic basic artisan loaf is not for the faint of heart. I know. You stare at the Bread by Blaze menu and think, “How am I supposed to decide when everything looks like a warm hug?”Don’t worry - I’m here to help. Below is your official, extremely biased Bread Personality Guide, designed to help you find your ideal match (or matches - no one said you had to be... Read more...