Greetings Brilliant Breadwinner Baker Backers!

Just a quick note to remind you all to check your emails for a message from BackerKit. This email prompts you to complete your address survey, a crucial step that enables us to send your Breadwinner right to your doorstep. So, please make sure to fill it out if you haven't done so already!

Now, for those of you who decided to add a dash of my starter Breadberry to your order...

If you opted to include an extra $10 to your BackerKit pledge for some Breadberry, rest assured, it'll soon be on its way to you. Given the unique logistics involved in shipping a semi-living organism (which we'll dehydrate for safe and easy transport), we'll need to send your Breadberry in a separate parcel. This will most likely be a standard envelope via regular USPS post.

As the sole founder, full time product guy and logistics specialist of Breadwinner, we are in a unique position where Breadwinner is a mass-produced item ready for retail, while the dehydrated Breadberry orders will be a handmade labor of love by yours truly. I'll personally oversee the production, packaging, and shipping of each order from my very own kitchen. This artisanal approach gives a personal touch to your Breadberry, but it may also introduce some unexpected hiccups. So, I kindly ask for your understanding and patience in case of any unforeseen issues. Of course, I'll keep you updated every step of the way!

If you're eager to dive in with Breadwinner but lack a starter, have you considered reaching out to a local sourdough bakery? Often, they're happy to share some starter with a fellow baking enthusiast, and you could start baking right away.

If that's not feasible, or if you're more inclined toward the DIY approach, I highly recommend The Perfect Loaf's comprehensive guide here. I'm a fan of using rye flour to feed Breadberry, but if you can source locally milled and grown flour, you'll cultivate a starter rich with local yeast—adding a uniquely regional flavor to your bread!

Happy Baking,

Fred