Some of the loveliest things to come out of a kitchen begin with something we might otherwise throw away. A jar of sourdough starter left from feeding. A little butter browned in a saucepan. A quiet half hour in a warm oven. These simple sourdough crackers bring those things together: thin, golden, gently tangy, with […]

Young children thrive when their days have a gentle, recognizable shape. At Bread & Blossom, a North Portland preschool, our mornings move through a gentle rhythm of outdoor play, shared food, stories, practical work, creative projects, and plenty of free play. We think of it as a rhythm rather than a rigid schedule. The repetition […]
