GATHER   Last weekend Jenny and I gathered with her family for dim sum. There are so many things that I enjoy about dim sum, but what...

ASKING FOR FORGIVENESS   I've been in hot water with my mom ever since we removed the Olive Toasted Pecan Sourdough from the menu. It was her breakfast of choice each morning, so since then, I've been working hard to get back in her good graces.   What finally got me back on her good side?? The Brown Butter Caramel Knot. She got to taste it for the first time this weekend, and after her first bite, she declared that all was forgiven. Not just my missteps from the Olive Sourdo

SUMMERTIME GRILLIN'   My go-to fast and easy meal is to just toss something on the grill. Slather everything in olive oil, a sprinkling of kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper and voilà, dinner's on the table in minutes.   The star for me of course is the grilled sourdough because it's not a meal until you add the bread. 😉   To prep: I slice it thick (about 1.5 - 2 cm), bathe it in olive oil (both on the crumb and make sure you get it all over the crust too), and sprinkl

OLIVES AND CHOCOLATE?!   I know, I know....who pairs olives with chocolate? Sounds a little crazy, but trust me. Our Moroccan Black Olive Chocolate Croissant (the "MBO" as our team calls it) has always been a bit of a sleeper hit for us. Once people try it, they're sold.   We use a buckwheat dough spiked with some of our sourdough starter, then we add chopped black Beldi olives, all of which gives this croissant a slightly nutty, more savory flavor. And with its lower butter

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!   We will be open and baking hot-from-the-oven tomorrow, July 4th and all through the weekend.   Come on by and enjoy an IZOLA Morning Bun - crafted with fresh orange zest which hits your nose with a bright, floral zing as you take a bite. I love it paired with one of our cappuccinos, which are made with grass-fed milk and single-origin beans from Brazil.   Open 7 Days A Week 7a - 2p   In a rush and have a pre-order? Just call us at the bakery when you arri