Frequently asked questions
How do I place a preorder?
Tap any Preorder button on this site and fill out the short order form. It takes about two minutes, and you don't need an account — just your name and contact info so we know whose bread is whose.
When do preorders close?
Preorders are open until Wednesday at 8 PM before each Saturday pickup. Every order is baked to order — we need the lead time to feed the starter and get your loaf through its 24-hour bake.
How often do you bake? Is there a set schedule?
During the off-season we don't bake on a set schedule. We announce each pickup date here on the website (look for the banner at the top of the homepage) and on our Facebook page. We also plan bakes around the holidays so you can have fresh bread for your holiday dinners. Pickups are always on Saturdays.
Where and when do I pick up?
Right now we have two pickup spots:
- Lavender & Fir Roadside Market in Montesano, any time during store hours
- The Ocean Shores City Market lot, 10 AM – 12 PM
The homepage banner and the preorder form list the locations and hours for each pickup date. Give us your name and your order is boxed and waiting.
Live in Aberdeen? We'd like to add an Aberdeen pickup if there's enough interest. Send us a message and let us know you'd use it.
Do I pay online?
Nope — you pay when you pick up. We accept card, cash, and Venmo at pickup.
What if I can't make it to pickup?
Life happens — just let us know as soon as you can (a Facebook message is fastest) and we'll try to work something out. A heads-up matters: unclaimed orders mean donated bread and a bake slot another customer didn't get. If an order goes unclaimed without notice, future orders will need to be prepaid.
Is your bread gluten-free?
No. Sourdough fermentation reduces gluten, but it doesn't eliminate it — our breads are not safe for anyone with celiac disease or a wheat allergy. More on that in our honest look at sourdough and health.
How do you handle allergens?
Every product label lists full ingredients and a "Contains" statement, and the menu notes allergens for each item. Everything is made in a home kitchen that also handles wheat, milk, sesame, and tree nuts — if you have a serious allergy, please ask us before ordering.
Can I order for a day that isn't a scheduled pickup?
Ask us! If you need bread for a special occasion or just a mid-week craving, send us a message on Facebook with what you're hoping for and when. We'll be straight with you about whether we can fit it into the bake schedule — when we can, we're happy to arrange a pickup.
Do you sell anything besides baked goods?
We do — pantry goods like our olive oil dip mix, aged vanilla extract, and basil salt, with our freeze-dried candies returning soon. And our farm, Wishkah Acres, sells fresh eggs direct from the farm.
How do I reach you?
The fastest way is a message to our Facebook page — we check it daily and post all our updates there. Prefer email?