Today I received a Christmas present from the representatives of Sweden. Engraved Butter knives. I am impressed. This is one of the most thought through gifts that Bread Exchange ever received. The expression “Inte för allt smör i Småland” (not for all the butter in Småland) means something like “Not for all the money in the world” or “No Compromises”. … Read More
Ode to the Grandmothers
Wearing a pair of customized 1920′s chinos from LVC together with a Shirt from Levi’s Made and Crafted. The winter boots I got at the amazing store VMC in Zürich. My grandmothers cosy Rancoon hat is still one of my favorites and finally I had a reason to wear her red ski parka too! —————————————– And, Today is Name Day … Read More
Snow baking
I have been baking for 200 people here in the Swiss Mountains. Pesko, a well worth visiting Department store with an unusual high quality selection of brands had their opening weekend for the Ski Season. The weekend was cold and I realized that I almost had forgotten how beautiful it can be when the sky is blue and no cars … Read More
Happy Halloween
The other night we were invited to my editor for some pumpkin carving. I always get some kind of performance anxiety in situations like this.
Bread for Horse
Yesterday, just before I left the Wine Country for San Francisco, I got a mail from a girl named Emi. She had read on my blog that I wanted to trade Bread for a Horse. Since Emi did not have a horse herself she pulled her strings and organized for me to visit her friend Lisa. Now Lisa does not … Read More
Last day of trading in Santa Rosa
Today is my last day in Santa Rosa. It has been a very interesting trip. So many lovely people. The Farmers Black Market has opened up completely and traded with me. I have received home made chutney out of figs and pear. Fresh Figs, and Grapes. I got to pick as much rosemary and sage as I wanted in Lauras … Read More
Bread Exchange in Santa Rosa
I have 3 kinds of Bread ready to trade today. They are all without yeast and baked with water from Big Sur and Sonoma Salt. 1) Simple White. The most simple kind and what I like the most – Water, Flour and Salt. 2) Santa Rosa Brewed. Baked with the local beer “Pliny the Elder” from Russian River Brewing company. … Read More
Malibu Bread Exchange
On our way north on highway one we stopped by Dave in Malibu. Dave is a colleague of mine from Levi’s and is in charge of LVC in the US. He is also one of the most warm hearted people I met in the fashion business. Since I had doughs in the car, very ready to be baked, Dave offered … Read More
Last chance for Bread in LA
I will be making 4 loaves today. There will be a charcoal Bread and a pink bread colored like the LA sky in the sunset. I will baking in Hollywood, in case it helps your planning. Let me know if you want me to bake for you. —————————————– These are my all time favorite LVC jeans. A 505 from 1967. … Read More