Entries by Kendra

Oh Canada, Here We Come!

Calling all our dear Canadian fans to the north, we have some very exciting news for you! We’ve appreciated hearing from so many of you who have discovered our gluten free bread in the States, how you love it and want to be able to buy it in Canada. We heard you loud and clear and you can now find our […]

Bread Storage Tips

As an organic bakery, we never use preservatives and artificial ingredients. While it makes your food healthier, it also means the shelf life isn’t as long as breads made with mold inhibitors and preserving ingredients like added sugar. Luckily, there are some easy ways to get the most out of every loaf. Storage Keep bread […]

Wheat: A 10,000-year relationship

written by Eric Sorensen | © Washington State University A while back, George DePasquale visited the ancient Italian city of Pompeii, not far from his ancestral home of Sorrento. Looking at a 2,000-year-old oven, DePasquale could easily imagine how its baker prepared and baked bread much as he does today at Seattle’s Essential Baking Company. […]

Shop For Our Gluten Free and Bake-at-Home Bread On-line!

You can now buy our Gluten Free and Bake-at-Home Bread at The Essential Baking Company eStore!  With the recent announcement that we’ve become the Pacific Northwest’s very first Artisan Organic and Non GMO Project Verified Bakery, and the launch of our brand new website comes an on-line store where you can purchase our products that come in our Stay-Fresh […]

Top 10 GMO-Filled Foods to Avoid

Making the switch to avoid GMOs in your diet is not only a health-conscious decision, but it is environmentally-smart. According to the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM), studies show having GMO in your diet can lead to organ damage, gastrointestinal and immune system disorders, accelerated aging, infertility and other long-term problems. Here are the […]

The Essential Baking Company, The Pacific Northwest's First Certified Organic & Non GMO Project Verified Artisan Bakery

We’re known for our artisan, organic products, and loved for our taste and quality, and now we are pleased to announce that we’ve completed the Non-GMO Project’s Product Verification Program. Keep an eye out for our new packaging, with Non-GMO Project’s official seal, coming to a store near you. Obtaining the Non-GMO Project Verification is exciting […]

Seasonal Pastry Announcement!

Available Wednesday, January 15th, 2014 Nutty Fig Scone   Ingredients: unbleached enriched wheat flour (niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), butter (milk), figs, eggs, milk, sugar, sunflower seeds, oats, millet, water, baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, cornstarch, monocalcium phosphate), sesame seeds, flax seeds, vanilla extract (vanilla bean extract, alcohol, water), salt. […]

Gift Baskets Now Available To Order

Let us create gift baskets for you this Holiday Season. We offer two “made to order” options. Call our Madison Park Café at (206) 328-0078 or Wallingford Café at (206) 545-0444 to place your order today! Option #1 $60.00 1 lb. Victrola Coffee 1 6 pack of assorted sables 1 Rosemary or Sourdough “Bake-At-Home” loaf 1 7 inch tart: […]

The Essential Crackers Featured On New Day Northwest

Chef Kathy Casey was on New Day today to talk about appetizers featuring our “Bite Size Crackers”, cocktails, gift ideas, and her “Holiday Extravaganza.” You can find our crackers at our cafes and call to place custom orders there as well. You can also find them at other fine stores that carry our products. Find these recipes and more information […]