As a bakery in a winter sports town, we try to keep up not only with the start and end of the snow season but also with familiar faces who might pass through our doors. We also love talking about notable vegans who show that it’s possible to do anything on a plant-based diet. Here’s […]
If you’re not on our email list (sign up on our homepage!) or missed our announcement videos on Facebook or Instagram, we’re so excited to be writing a sourdough and vegan baking book with Penguin Random House! What is Penguin Random House? With a rich history dating back to the 1800s, Penguin Random House (PRH)’s […]
Did you know that November is World Vegan Month? Although it’s celebrated worldwide, not many people identify as vegan. However, more people may know about Veganuary, which takes place in January. And you absolutely do not need to be vegan to take part. The holidays are approaching quickly! We thought we’d give you a rundown […]
At BReD, we focus on doing several things well: sourdough loaves, cinnamon rolls, and other baked goods and comforting beverages. While we don’t venture too far away from our tried and true staples, it’s fun to pay attention to and learn about a few cool trends in baking. With winter soon approaching, we thought we’d […]
We’re always thrilled to see media that features BReD. This season, Brighde Reed featured the Sea to Sky region in an article titled “Vegan from Sea to Sky” for Global Vegan Magazine. We were elated (although not surprised!) to be featured in their restaurant roundup. Here’s the excerpt that features our region: Sea to Sky […]
Besides the start of snow season in early November, Whistler’s arts and culture scene transitions from summer to fall. We’ve rounded up a list of five awesome events to check out in Whistler this fall. 1. BC premiere of Anywhere From Here Skiing is unquestionably one of the most diverse recreational pursuits imaginable. By the […]
If you didn’t already know, BReD is proud to be a 100% plant-based bakery. That means we use no animal products in our baked goods—we’ve even saved the lives of about two dozen animals since inception! An important part of vegan baking is using plant-based butter. Here’s our roundup of our favourite vegan butters that […]
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 […]
