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May 2026 newsletter
by Matthew Thorpe

May 2026 newsletter sent to email subscribers in South Australia.
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February 2026 newsletter
by Matthew Thorpe

February 2026 newsletter sent to email subscribers in South Australia.
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Micro-bakery series: which oven is best?
by Matthew Thorpe

Most ovens can achieve a good bake; ask questions of yourself first.
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The true cost of homemade bread (October 2025)
by Matthew Thorpe

Does it make sense to bake your own bread? Here it is in dollars and cents (updated October 2025).
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Regenerative wheat growing: it’s about soil health
by Matthew Thorpe
Meet Ben, a farmer focused on stewarding the earth whilst growing grains.
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The bread flours I use
by Matthew Thorpe
I get asked what flours I use, here they are. A simple guide.
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About flour: protein percentages and more
by Matthew Thorpe
Protein, starch damage, ash content. Here's what they mean and why they matter.
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The true cost of homemade bread (June 2022)
by Matthew Thorpe
Does it make sense to bake your own bread? Here it is in dollars and cents.
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Four ways to improve your baking
by Matthew Thorpe
Balance is enjoying and seeking to improve.
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5 Sourdough Starter Myths
by Matthew Thorpe
These myths are common in books, blogs and videos.
- sourdough
- sourdough starter
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6 Supermarket Bread Myths
by Matthew Thorpe

The real story about supermarket breads.
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Meet durum wheat (and the farmers growing it in Clare Valley)
by Matthew Thorpe
Learn about locally SA grown, full flavoured and unique durum grain.
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