Honestly, Reigniting the Hearth started as more of a mindset than a business, just a quiet shift back to the basics. Less consumerism, more intention. More homemade food, fewer disposable things. A little corner of life where things slow down and feel real again.

After being diagnosed with cancer twice, I knew it was time to take a closer look at how we were living and what we were putting in our bodies. That meant healthier food for the family—and naturally, the dogs couldn’t be left out, so they got homemade meals too. Then came sourdough (because once you’ve had real sourdough, there’s no going back), followed by a growing obsession with herbs, veggies, and eventually, we got the chickens. Because of course.

What started as a personal journey soon spilled over to friends and neighbors. Word got around that my sourdough was pretty special (soft and not as sour as most loaves), and before long, I’d turned a simple baker’s rack into a porch pickup station. No frills, just a space where people could grab bread, plants, beeswax wraps, or whatever else I’d been making that week, and drop their payment in the honor box or send it online.

It’s not a full-time thing, just something I pour love into when I can. If you’d like to join in, the best way is to hop on the list. Each week I’ll send a quick note or text about what’s available. Supplies are usually small batch, just like the old days.

Welcome to the hearth. Let’s keep it warm, together.