Frequently
Asked
Questions
How are deliveries handled?
Delivery options include Friday morning pickup at Hunter Tree Farm (10:30-11:00 am, 7750 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115) or Friday delivery to a location in the NE Seattle area (11-12:00). If you are picking up at Hunter Tree Farm, go to the gravel lot north of the tree farm, across from Wedgwood Presbyterian Church. For deliveries, we will knock at the door, leave your bag of fresh bread outside the door and text that it's been delivered. All deliveries are $2 or free for orders over $35.
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Can I place an order for next day delivery?
The upside of being a cottage home bakery is that we bake small-batch products fresh to order. The downside is that we have a limited turn around time on orders. We offer pick up or delivery on Fridays only. To ensure your order is ready on time, please submit by Wednesday evening. Order submitted after Wednesday might not be able to be fulfilled.
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Can I order fresh challah weekly?
We offer a popular Friday challah subscription at a 5% discount. You can change or cancel your subscription anytime.
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I have a subscription. How can I add one-time items?
Thank you for your weekly order! If you would like to add an item to your Friday delivery, you should place your order as you would normally do but select "I already have a subscription" for your delivery option. I will make sure to match up your weekly delivery with the additional delicious item you purchased.
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Can I change my subscription?
Unfortunately, I do not have the ability to change your subscription, only suspend or cancel it. If you would like a filled challah one week but you have a subscription for plain challah, just send me an email (or you can do this yourself) and I will suspend your subscription for that week and send an online pay link for a one-time filled challah.
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What is filled challah?
I haven't seen anyone in Seattle that makes this other than us. We take each strand in the challah braid, flatten it and add a line of filling (chocolate ganache, blackberry compote, tomato basil pesto, etc.). Then pinch the strand back together. Braid as usual, bake and delight in the oohs and aahs when you cut into it to find treasure!
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What makes your challah different?
I could go on and on here! Our challah is different because it is made in small batches (in the 10s rather than the 100s per day). It is bursting with flavor from local honey (rather than refined white sugar), olive oil (rather than bland vegetable oil) and Washington eggs and wheat flour. Challah is meant to be a celebratory bread and we intend for our product to live up to that purpose!
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How did you get started making challah?
Like so many folks, we lead a busy life. I love the idea that just once a week we'll sit down together, hold hands for a moment and appreciate what's around us. A gorgeous, giant braided bread on the table demands that we slow down and marvel at life! About 10 years ago, I started making challah because I felt that what we were buying wasn't quite serving that purpose. I started making one extra loaf into rolls on Fridays to give away to family, friends and strangers. Then we started mixing in new ingredients and fillings and eventually we felt it was time to scale it up!
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How do you eat challah?
We recommend serving it as is on a beautiful cutting board with candles, fancy glasses! It is baked fresh on the day you order but you can reheat it in a 350F oven for 5-7 minutes. Challah is an excellent accompaniment to warm soup, cold salad, fish, etc. but is also lovely with a cheese or meat board (depending on your dietary choices). Challah is excellent the following day (if it lasts) and makes the best French toast. Cut into 1" slices and soak in 1/2 cup milk and 2 eggs (option: add vanilla and cinnamon). Fry up in a buttery pan and put a few aside for yourself or the cook won't get any!
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Don't hesitate to send your questions!