No More Valencia Farmers Market for Stone Ground Breads
That’s right, we are sad to say that we will no longer be participating in the Valencia farmers market. If anything changes we will let you know here on our bakery blog. Thank you for your continued support of Stone Ground Breads!
Success From Scratch: Listen to Bill Handel interview bakery owner Abby Franke
Thanks to all who tuned in today to listen to “Success From Scratch” with Bill Handel. It was a great interview and Abby was able to tell his story and share his passion about baking. If you missed it don’t worry, we have the audio for you. Just click play below.
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Stone Ground Breads Gives Back to the Community
Stone Ground Baking Company does it’s part to support the community by donating to the following organizations:
Talk Radio: “Success From Scratch” with Bill Handel
Tune in to KFI AM 640 and listen to “Success from scratch” with Bill Handel. Bill will be interviewing Abby Franke, owner of Stone Ground Baking Company of Agoura Hills, CA. Be sure to tune in on April 22nd at 8am sharp for the live interview.
If you haven’t had a chance to hear the past plugs stone ground breads has received then head over to this post to hear them.
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Using Honey as a Natural Sweetener
Honey is a form of sweet victual produced by honey bees utilizing the nectar of flowers. The selection manufactured by honey bees is the most available kind gathered by beekeepers and eaten by humans. Honey bees turn nectar into honey by means of regurgitation and keeping it as a nutrition source in honeycombs inside each beehive. Beekeepers then extract the excess honey, keeping in mind to not disrupt the bee colony.
Honey’s natural sweetness is derived from a group of carbohydrates akin to sugar and possesses the same level of sweetness as sugar. Because of its striking components and unique taste, honey is a popular substitute for sugar and other sweeteners. It is also a well known fact that honey does not contain any micro-organisms due to its suppressed water action, making it the healthier choice for daily consumption.
Due to its extraordinary components and the intricate dispensation of nectar, honey is deemed appropriate to be kept for a long time and can be easily consumed even after a long storage duration. Recorded history has observed that honey has been preserved for many years, and in some cases, for centuries.
Honey is considered as Man’s most enduring natural sweetener, and is an excellent and healthier substitute for sugar.
Have you even considered replacing sugar with a natural sweetener? Honey is your answer. Sugar taken in excessive amounts increases calories and encourages weight gain. Consumed in vast quantities, sugar may exhaust your body of important nutrients such as vitamin C.
The unsurpassed type of nutrients will give you a regular supply of energy, and also introduce other nutrients that your body craves. The best example is of course, honey, a natural sweetener which has that added nutrition in the structure of vitamins, minerals and proteins. Consuming regular doses of honey also assists in elevating antioxidant levels needed by your body. It is an all natural, and a perfect sugar replacement which is ideal for any age, and even recommended for diabetics.
Always remember that your health is very much affected by the types and quantity of food you digest. As the saying goes, “we are what we eat.”
There are many brands of honey available in the market which is affordable and packaged for convenient use. Because it is not legal to doctor or alter the composite of honey in any away, you can rest assure that even the inexpensive ones are of an excellent quality. Whether for baking or used to sweeten drinks, honey by far is the superior choice for those who are health conscious.
Honey has within its compound; several trace quantities of vitamins and minerals, as well as antioxidants which include vitamin C, catalase and chrysin. Expert nutritionists have always stated vitamin C to be the most essential supplemental nutrient for sustaining a healthy and efficient immune system. Vitamin C also helps us heal from many ailments such as coughs and influenza. Lack of vitamin C can cause heart disease, arthritis, asthma, hypertension and many more ailments.
Honey is not only the best natural sweetener, but long term use has benefited consumers with glowing skin, healthier bodies and renewed vigor.
Stone Ground Breads uses honey as a natural sweetener for our products because honey is a natural sugar. Natural sugar is also a natural preservative. Be sure to visit our online bakery for all natural baked goods made with no preservatives.
Talk Radio: Stone Ground Plug on the Bill Handel Show
This past Thursday Stone Ground Breads Bakery had the privilege to deliver our freshly baked goods to Bill Handel of the KFI AM talk radio show and his awesome staff. Take a moment and listen to the plugs below.
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Thanks to Bill and the staff at KFI AM 640, we are glad you enjoyed our baked goods!
Be sure to listen to Bill Handel at KFI AM 640 on April 22nd from at 8am as he will be interviewing Stone Ground Bread’s owner Abby Franke.
The Benefits of Stone Ground Flour
The term ‘flour’, derived from the French word “fleur”, is a variation of “flower”, which is commonly translated as “blossom”. In the gastronomic world, flour comes in the form of fine powder and is usually made from roots, seeds or cereal grains. Flour is the major component for making bread, which is a staple source of nutrition for many cultures. Flour is considered one of the most pivotal provisions in Europe, The Middle East, North America and North Africa, used mainly for the production of various breads and pastries.
Flour has a high percentage of starch or complex carbohydrates, and come in many different types, but statistics have shown that stone ground flour is considered to have more nutrition compared to other types.
Stone ground flour, especially whole-grain does not require enrichment. The endosperm, bran and germ contained in stone ground flour remain in its natural and unique composition, making it easier for nutrient assimilation. Because the process of stone grinding is at a slower pace, the germ is not exposed to overtly intense temperatures. Stone ground flour, coarser in nature, decreases the chances of losing vitamins (like vitamin E) when it’s processed, and is naturally free of sodium, cholesterol and fat free, and serves as an excellent source of fiber in your daily diet.
The process of milling stone ground flour usually utilizes two ridged stones to steadily grind and crush grains. This is done without the use of excessive heat, which is known to destroy essential vitamins. The next step is to sift the flour to capture any missed bran and germ components, and the flour goes through another round of grounding to create a version which has a higher nutrition value. The stone ground method is considered one of the best ways to produce stone ground flour, as exposure to high heat can cause dehydration, and important vitamins and minerals are lost. Usually, the final process consists of releasing wheatgerm oil into the flour, giving it its beautiful hue and flavor.
However, it is greatly recommended that stone ground flour be kept no longer than a fortnight, as chemical changes may turn it rancid when exposed to oxygen, heat and light.
More and more health experts are coming forward to advocate the benefits of stone ground flour. Not only does it have an enduring aesthetic quality, stone ground flour is also able to retain a higher amount of important nutrients because of its processing methods, as opposed to many other flours which are produced using conventional high speed steel rollers, resulting in the loss of vital minerals.
It is a known fact that only stone ground flour contains grain components in its original proportions, which include the super-rich mineral, wheatgerm oil. When the stones are ground together, they disseminate the germ oil in a uniformed fashion, whilst controlling the amount of heat used.
The result is first class, super-refined powder flour without a hint of rancidity, so you can bake to your heart’s content and be assured that you and your family are supplied with the best nutrients; and an unforgettable culinary experience.
Don’t forget to visit our online bakery for some delicious stone ground baked goods and have them delivered right to your doorstep!
Important Shipping Change
Stone Ground Breads takes pride in the quality of our products ans that is why we feel this slight change in how we ship our products is important.
From here on out any orders placed via our online bakery after Wednesday will be shipped the following Monday!
This is to ensure we maintain the freshness and quality of our products. We don’t want to deliver any dry/stale goods to your doorstep.
Even if you select next day or second day select delivery after Wednesday, we will still ship out your order the following Monday with the shipping method you selected during the checkout process.
So if you order a product on a Thursday and select second day air, your item would still be shipped out the following Monday with second day air.
Again, this is just to ensure you receive a quality product.
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Visit Stone Ground at the Farmer’s Market in Valencia
Come check us out at the Farmer’s Market in Valencia!
Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm
That’s right! We’ll be participating in a couple of farmers markets in various local areas. That includes the Farmer’s Market in Valencia at Chesebrough Community Park. It’s held at the corner of Mc Bean Parkway and Sunset Hills Dr.
We’ll also be at the Saugus Swap Meet at Saugus Speedway!
Every Sunday from 7:30am to 2:00pm
Location: 22500 Soledad Canyon Rd.
Saugus, CA 91350
We’ll be at these locations according to the dates stated above. We will keep you informed of any changes via our blog.
Hope to see you there!
Not able to visit the Farmer’s Market? That’s ok! Because now you can order our goods right off our website via our online bakery
9 Grain Loaf Bread 28 oz.
Stone Ground’s 9 Grain Loaf bread. A hearty, whole grain bread made fresh from stone ground wheat, all natural, with no preservatives. Have this item delivered fresh to your doorstep, order today!
Ingredients: Stoneground whole wheat flour, (White) unbleached enriched flour, water, honey, sugar, 9 grain, mixed oats, salt, yeast, vegetable oil.
