Food IS love.

Susan Wenzel • May 12, 2020

Always here.

two loaves of bread are sitting on a wooden shelf .


Food can bring comfort during even the most trying of times. Good food, such as bread handmade with love (and a century-old sourdough starter), nourishes the body and feeds the soul. Lucky us, locally made Screamin’ Banshee organic sourdough bread is available every week at bayleaf. This dense and toothsome bread is perfect for soup and stew, avocado toast, or simply served with fine olive oil or French sea salt butter (we carry those too). The lovely caramelized crust seals in moisture and keeps each loaf fresh for days. It freezes and ships well and leftovers can be revived in mere minutes in a hot oven.*


It takes 24 hours to go from proofing to perfection, so order a loaf (or three) on our online store by Wednesday evening and pick up your fresh boule or baguette after 2pm on Friday. Preordering guarantees we have enough bread for all and prevents precious loaves from going to waste. 


bayleaf is open Thursday through Saturday, 11 to 5, for your walkup or drive-by shopping pleasure. We have wine and other tasty goodies all of the time, but the bread is not guaranteed…unless you preorder now! Man cannot live on bread alone, but Screamin’ Banshee organic sourdough comes pretty close. Take home a loaf of love for yourself or have us ship some to a friend. 


*refresh bread by dampening the outside, either spray or wet your hand with water
and rub over the bread, place in a hot 400 degree oven for 5 minutes, it comes back!


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