Hello World | January 2025

A disclaimer, a poem, and a shout-out to my sister.

You’ve gotta start somewhere. And this happens to be the spot.

I founded Craft Sourdough for a bunch of reasons. Yes, I love sourdough bread. But more than that, I love the enjoyment it brings my family. And, lucky for me, I love my family.

So for this first edition, since we’re just getting started and, as of the time I wrote this, my sister is the only one subscribed (hi love!) I decided I’d share a poem I wrote a few years ago about the importance of really giving attention to those we’re fortunate enough to walk this world with.

Photo by InstaWalli

Everyone stares at the stars
by Jeff Alhadeff

Everyone stares at the stars,
Trying to decipher their meaning from afar.

I like to look at the stars at night,
Even if their brightness is dimmed by our modern lights.

I know we share a kinship,
Those shinning orbs and all of us,
We're all made of the same dust.

We've used some of that dust to make modern toys, 
Which blind us from our dearest human joys.

So when we meet, you and I,
I'll try, I promise, to look into your eyes,
And wonder who you really are.

News from Craft Sourdough

We’re still ironing out the details of delivery and a few kinks in our webstore. But we’re so excited to start sharing delicious bake at home artisan sourdough bread with you soon.