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I haven’t posted any of the achievements of this wonderful young lady. Too many to count but I have cherished each one privately with the family. Just taking a moment here to share present reflections. I have been watching Dani succeed without any help since she was just a little girl. She has been teaching me about life since the day she was born. I have told my closest friends a few cherished moments, like how when I used to walk through the park in SI to the barber every other week always in a hurry to get there before the line it used to take 10 mins only when pushing the carriage. Then when Dani started walking she would hold my hand on that same walk and it took over an hour. Because she would stop to look at a flower , a bug or a butterfly. She would always want me to see beautiful things that I never stopped for before she showed me what I was missing. I wish that I would have followed her way all my life. I look back on her journey with so much pride and happiness. The memories are so amazing. Every moment captured helps to slow time that otherwise has passed too quickly. I am honored to call Daniella my Daughter. So this first post is just a time to stop and reflect on all of the beauty and personal achievements that this amazing young lady has brought for our family. There isn’t enough space to write it all but I have it all in memory. Dani, I know that this post doesn’t move the needle one bit on all that you have accomplished. Just keep being You ❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CxgasOEOi5x/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Great Friends & Good Bread – The Perfect Recipe

Some things in life only get better with time—like true friendship and the art of making sourdough.

This week, our kitchen was filled with laughter, memories, and the warmth of a dear friend, Joe. A friendship spanning over four decades, built on trust, shared experiences, and countless moments side by side. This time, we rolled up our sleeves once again—not for just any task, but for the craft of bread making. And boy did we make LOTS of it 😂.

Much like great friendships, good bread takes patience, care, and a little bit of love. The process is just as important as the final result, and having the right people by your side makes all the difference.

Here’s to lifelong friendships, to breaking bread together, and to the simple joys of creating something with heart.

Meet Antoinette 👋🏽🍞

Our 18 year old sourdough starter, Antoinette (named after my grandmother), is a living culture of beneficial bacteria and wild yeast that sets our bread apart from conventional options.

Sourdough isn’t just a flavor- it’s a process. This process involves the natural fermentation of dough (a mixture of flour and water), which breaks down the starches in the grain into complex sugars that are easier for our bodies to use as energy.

This fermentation acts as a prebiotic, enhancing gut-friendly nutrients that support digestion without overburdening the gut. Additionally, our breads are made from whole grains, stone-milled into flour to retain the grain’s full nutritional value, including fiber (bran) and protein (germ). By keeping the fiber intact, the metabolism of these nutrients slows down, helping to regulate blood sugar levels and promote balance.

This nutrient-dense, probiotic process contrasts sharply with conventional breads made from enriched white flour, which contains only the starchy endosperm and leads to rapid sugar spikes and insulin fluctuations. Our sourdough offers a healthier, more balanced alternative!

It’s chilly out, which makes it the perfect day for a hearty meal—and nothing complements it better than our freshly baked SOURDOUGH BREAD. Whether you dunk it, spread your favorite toppings, break it for fondue, turn it into a soup bowl, or slice it for a gourmet grilled cheese, the possibilities are endless!

What sets our organic breads apart is their exceptional quality and taste. Sourced from regenerative organic farms and stone-milled right here in New York State, our bread is as wholesome as it is delicious.

Explore our full menu at Johnnybreads.com, and check out the locations we deliver to fresh each week:

    •    Rising Tide
    •    Makinajian Farm
    •    Grace’s Marketplace
    •    Organically Yours
    •    Raleigh Farm
    •    Stellina’s Bakery
    •    Chef JoJo’s Cookshop
• Organic Krush (Select Locations)
    •    Port Washington Pop-Up (Saturdays)
    •    Restoration Farm (Select Dates)
    •    Huntington Market (Every other weekend)

Warm up with the goodness of sourdough today!