👨‍🌾 Ever Named Your Bread "Frank"?


Hi Reader,

Lisa wasn’t part of the sourdough craze during the pandemic, but when she took a workshop at Willow Haven Farm, her journey with “Frank” (her sourdough starter) began—and it’s been anything but ordinary.

From near-disasters (like baking “Frank” by accident) to delicious wins, Lisa’s experience proves that sourdough making is far more forgiving—and rewarding—than you might think. Her story is full of humor, resilience, and tips for turning starter into something special.

Curious to hear more and get inspired?

🍞 Next Sourdough Baking Workshop - Save the Date! 🍞

Get ready for a fun, hands-on experience in the art of sourdough bread making!

Join us on Saturday, February 8, 2025, for our Sourdough Bread Baking Workshop at Willow Haven Farm.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned baker, this workshop will give you the skills and confidence to bake delicious, homemade sourdough bread from scratch.

👩‍🍳 What to Expect:

  • Step-by-step guidance from our expert instructor
  • Hands-on experience making your own sourdough starter
  • Tips for perfecting your bread at home
  • A chance to meet other bread enthusiasts in a fun, relaxed environment

✨ Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your baking to the next level! Stay tuned for more details and registration info.

👉 Put the Date on your calendar now —pre-registration opens soon!


Weekly Farmer Talk Series Schedule
Join us for free talks at the Willow Haven Farm General Store! Each session is packed with actionable tips to inspire healthier eating habits and cultivate your health.

  • Saturday, January 4, 1 PM: Is Sourdough Bread Good for Gut Health?
  • Friday, January 10, 4 PM:Why Pastured Pork is the Healthier Choice
  • Saturday, January 18, 11 AM:Raw Milk: Is It Safe and Why It Matters?
  • Saturday, January 25, 2 PM:Foods That Heal Your Gut Naturally
  • Wednesday, January 29, 4 PM:Can Gluten-Intolerant People Enjoy Sourdough?
  • Saturday, February 8, 11 AM:Animal vs. Plant-Based Diets: What’s Best for Your Health?


Here are our updated store hours for this weekend:

WILLOW HAVEN FARM GENERAL STORE:
8150 Hamilton Blvd, Breinigsville, PA 18031
https://willowhavenfarmgeneralstore.com
Hours: Tues - Fri 7 am - 7 pm this week
Sat. 7 am - 4 pm

VISIT OUR FARM STORE:
7686 Herber Road, New Tripoli, PA 18066
Winter Hours: Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm

We'll keep farming for you!

Reuben and Tessa DeMaster
Willow Haven Farm
Directions to the farm

P.S. If Lisa can be a successful sourdough baker for her family, you can too! She loves that she doesn't buy bread at the grocery store anymore.

Tessa DeMaster

Growing up on my family's farm in Pennsylvania, I never would have pictured the life I live at Willow Haven farm. As a kid I spent summers in our large family garden we called, “The Truck Patch”. I helped mom every summer, picking beans, weeding, and cutting fruit and vegetables for the hundreds of jars of canned and frozen produce we put up. Now I spends less time out in the field and more time in the kitchen doing the same preserving for my own farm family. Farmer Reuben values my many hours doing much of the behind the scenes marketing, writing emails to cultivate customers and capturing the farm story each week. I'm always learning along the way in my quest to improve the farm experience for each of her current and future farm members in our 500+ member, year-round customized farm box delivery program. Reading our stories will connect you with your food in a way you never experienced before. Someday soon you will want to fit local food into your life and we'll be here to help you.

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