The La Brea Bakery Blog: Home For Artisan Breads and More

Grilled cheese sandwiches are the ultimate family dinner – they come together quickly and are a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults.

Mother’s Day can be a meaningful expression to the person in our life we’ve turned to for comfort or guidance or gentle perspective.

Spring has us thinking of entertaining again. With the flowers in bloom, the fresh perspective on the year, and a general sense of renewal, we’re ready to play host/ess with most/ess again. Since we love a party, we’re always happy to orchestrate an event for family and friends.

When we’re not cutting into a fresh loaf of La Brea Bakery bread, you might find some of us at home baking our own breads and pastries. While it may be a bit counterintuitive to consider a bread brand sharing baking secrets, we love to celebrate the spirit of community that comes with baking.

Recently, some of our team packed up and traveled to France to assist in the International Baking Competition. It’s a harrowing few days of elite competitors showcasing their talents in various categories of baking.

We took a cue from the minds at Kitchn for this week’s dinner ideas: salad.  Crunchy greens dotted with fruit and veg make for a refreshing dinner alternative to the heavier winter menus we’ve likely all become used to over the past several