Where this all began

I’ve loved baking for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I spent hours in the kitchen with my mom, mixing, measuring, and falling in love with the process. That love only grew as I got older, and when I became a mom myself, baking took on an even deeper meaning than just making delicious treats. It was about using simple, clean ingredients to create special memories while passing on the joy of baking to my own kids.

From the time they were tiny, I had them right there with me strapped into their carriers, watching me knead dough, and eventually helping in any way they could. That’s actually where Catch the Crumb comes from! We used to call our kids “crumb catchers” because they’d crawl under the dining room table and scoop up any little crumbs they could find. Now, we chase the crumbs together while baking side by side.

As a self-taught baker, I’ve had my fair share of trial and error. When I first discovered sourdough, I kept hearing how tricky it was to master—but I was hooked. I dove in headfirst, figured it out piece by piece, and realized something huge: baking doesn’t have to be intimidating. With a few simple techniques and a little confidence, anyone can learn to bake from scratch and feed their family with homemade goodness.