We’re not against holidays at BReD, but we feel we have a responsibility to educate people on where some traditions come from that we may not be too proud of today. Thanksgiving in the United States (the fourth Thursday in November) originated with a three-day feast in 1621 between the Wampanoag Natives and colonizers who […]
As you may remember from last year’s B Corp post, we said we wanted to be a certified B Corporation because our mission has always been to have a bigger impact than simply baking incredibly tasty sourdough. BReD is a company that puts people, planet, and animals top of mind: “We have always wanted to […]
If you follow environment or climate-related news, you might have heard that Haywards Heath near London was the first town in Europe to endorse the Plant-Based Treaty. Eighteen cities around the world have now endorsed this treaty—but what is it? Putting food systems at the heart of combating the climate crisis As a companion to […]
Eleven million Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes. Those with diabetes can’t produce insulin or properly use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone the pancreas produces. It regulates the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Regulating our blood sugar ensures our body functions properly. Too much blood sugar can cause damage to […]
BReD takes pride in being a vegan bakery. We firmly believe animals don’t need to be harmed to make amazing baked goods, and we’ve proven that. What really happens to animals in the egg industry? Many conventional baked goods use dairy and eggs unnecessarily. Did you know the egg industry uses over 300 million hens […]
Oats are a type of cereal grain that you’re probably used to eating for breakfast. Oatmeal is delicious, nutritious and filling, but oats are great for more than just porridge. They are extremely versatile, making a great base for savoury and sweet recipes. For bakers, oats are a staple of their pantry since they can […]
