Rooted in Passion - Elevated by Craft

With flour-dusted hands and a heart rooted in tradition, our products reflect the mastery of fermentation and patience. We honor the ancient rhythm of breadmaking, through a slow and methodical ritual of nurturing, handling, and temperature, allowing us to extract the outmost complexity and richness in every loaf. 

From Dough to Destiny: The Artisan Awakening

I didn’t start out thinking I’d become the creator behind handcrafted breads and small-batch specialties. It began with an increased interest in organic farming and elevating traditional dishes through creative cooking techniques and ingredients. It continued to evolve through my husband’s love for the artistry of viniculture and food paring, and my passion for global cuisine, plating and decorations.

As we continued to develop our culinary abilities, so did the interest in our creations with those who participated. We began by making larger batches and delivering them to family, friends and neighbors as surprise gifts. We would often leave them on their porch in a well-completed basket; hence the business name “Out On The Porch”.

It was during the Pandemic that the idea solidified. Having the time to pursue my interests, I began to spend more time cooking, as it provided a sense of calm and joy, of memories of my mother’s kitchen, where warmth rose with the scent of slow-simmered jam and freshly baked loaves. Back then, all the effort and love for the craft was not called “artisanal”—it was just family, flavor, and pride. But deep down, we understood that food was more than nourishment, it was storytelling.

Once life got back to some normality, I found the fast-paced, daily routine of my career left me uninspired, I found myself baking late at night, kneading dough like therapy, experimenting with spice blends just to feel a sense of creativity and accomplishment. What started as stress relief quickly became an obsession. As friends, neighbors and their friends began asking for more bread, and jars of sauces, jams and dry rubs, the late-night therapy became more frequent.

On one particular evening around 2am, with my hands dusted in flour, I had an epiphany: this was what I wanted to build—not just a business, but a brand rooted in tradition, taste, and authenticity. So, I did the research, acquired all the necessary licenses, and launched the business—not just with products, but with a purpose.

I wanted people to feel what I felt in my creations: the joy of simple, highest quality ingredients, elevated by care and craft. Every loaf, every jar, every spice blend carries a bit of that origin story—the kitchen that raised me, and the bold leap that changed my path.

The Finest, Most Natural Ingredients

At Out On The Porch, our unwavering commitment to quality begins with the ingredients we choose. Every loaf is crafted from thoughtfully sourced, organic flours, pure filtered water, and natural sea salt—nothing more, nothing less. We partner with local farmers and trusted manufacturers who share our dedication to sustainability and integrity, ensuring that each grain is grown with care and milled to preserve its full flavor and nutritional value. Our wild sourdough starter, nurtured daily, brings each batch to life with depth and character that only time and tradition can yield. This devotion to purity and excellence is the foundation of every crusty, golden loaf that leaves our ovens.

At the Heart of Every Loaf: A Legacy of Craftmanship

At Out On The Porch, each loaf is a living testament to time-honored tradition and uncompromising craftsmanship. We don’t just bake bread — we cultivate legacy. From the slow fermentation of our wild starter to the hand-shaped dough that rests overnight in linen-lined baskets, every step honors the ancient rhythms of breadmaking passed down through generations.


Our commitment is not to shortcuts, but to the quiet mastery of process: the feel of the dough beneath skilled hands, the crackle of a perfectly blistered crust, the tang of a crumb that tells a story of patience and precision. We source our grains from local mills, stone-ground and organic, because integrity begins with the soil.


This is bread with soul — born from fire, fermented with care, and shaped by artisans who believe that excellence is earned, not automated. We bake to preserve a legacy, to nourish our community, and to remind the world that the simplest things, when made with devotion, become extraordinary.

Out on the Porch’s products are a testament to patience, craft and passion. The crackling crusts of their Rustic Boulet, the decadent golden crust of their Softest Sourdough, and the subtle notes of toasted grain; full of depth, complexity and a harmony of textures, not to overlook their beyond amazing heavenly cookies… Five Stars doesn’t feel like enough!

 

Madie W