Did you know this fun etymology fact? My full conversation with Sienna Walters, founder of Companion Bread, is available now on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! 🍞 #sandiego #sandiegobakery #bread #etymology #womenowned

Bread starts with flour! In this part of my conversation with Sienna Walters, founder of Companion Bread, she talks about what it looked like to mill her own grain and why flour matters so much to the final product. The full episode is live on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! 🍞 #farmtotable #sourdough #sandiego #sandiegobaker #bread

Did you know that bread starts with wheat farmers? 👩🏼‍🌾 To learn more about the impact that farmers have on bakeries, watch the full episode featuring Companion Bread on More Precious Than Rubies. It’s available on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! #agriculture #farmers #bread #sourdough

One of the hardest parts of growing a small business is realizing you can’t keep doing everything yourself. Sienna’s role at Companion Bread has shifted from hands-on production to leading operations and supporting a team, and that is its own kind of growth. Learn more about what it’s been like for Sienna as a business owner on the most recent episode of MPTR, on Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts! 🍞 #businesswomen #sandiego #sandiegobakery #smallbusinesslove

Sourdough is alive, and that is what makes it so fascinating! 🍞 It is wild yeast, bacteria, fermentation, timing, and craft all working together. To learn more about how sourdough is made, from the POV of a San Diego baker, watch the most recent episode of More Precious Than Rubies! #foodscience #localbakery #sourdough #femaleowned #sandiegobakery

The name Companion Bread isn’t random. It’s rooted in history and tells you everything you need to know about the heart behind the bakery. I love learning the stories behind local businesses and that they are just as meaningful as the products they create. 🍞 The full Companion Bread episode is officially live on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! We talk about the meaning behind the name, the science of sourdough, building a business from the ground up, and why bread has always been about bringing people together. #sourdough #sourdoughbread #womenownedbusines #sandiegobaker #eatlocal

In this episode of More Precious Than Rubies, I'm visiting Companion Bread in San Diego County to talk to founder Sienna Walters. Companion Bread began during the pandemic as a home-based bread project and grew into a local favorite for people who love sourdough. In this conversation, Sienna shares the story behind the name Companion Bread, what she learned from the science of bread making, why sourdough can be such a unique process, and how the business has evolved over time. Where to find Companion and weekly flavors: https://www.instagram.com/companion.bread/ ✨ Follow us on Instagram & TikTok → https://linktr.ee/mptrpodcast 🎙️ Subscribe for more uplifting content! 💬 Subscribe to the MPTR newsletter to get early access to episodes! https://www.aquirozmedia.com/mptr-newsletter Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:07 The Meaning Behind the Name Companion Bread 4:00 Bread Science, Sourdough, and the Craft of Baking 8:03 Why Some People Tolerate Sourdough Bread Better 20:59 Favorite Sourdough Creations 23:15 What Sienna Hopes Companion Bread Becomes

In tomorrow’s episode of More Precious Than Rubies, I sat down with Sienna Walters, founder of Companion Bread in San Diego, to talk about the creativity behind her bakery, from customer favorites to the unexpected flavors that keep people coming back. Full episode drops tomorrow on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. You won’t just leave hungry, you’ll leave seeing bread a little differently. #sourdougbread #sourdough #SanDiegoFood #ArtisanBread #WomenOwnedBusiness