Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bread share?
Similar to farm share programs in which there is a direct link between local farmers and consumers by allowing members to purchase a share of a farmer's crop before it is grown each season, a bread share is a direct link between the bake house and consumer in which the consumer purchases a share of bread before it is baked. In this model a portion of the bake house breads are available for sale through a community supported system.
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Also similar to a farm share in which the exact type of produce may not be known in advance, the exact type of bread will vary in shape and flavor, from artisan round loaves to panned breads and from earthy whole wheat to enriched sweeter loaves and anything in between.
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What if I'm not home for the delivery?
You do not need to be home for your bread share delivery. At this time deliveries cannot be rescheduled to another date. We hope to be able to offer that flexibility at a later date. At this point however, consider sharing your share with a neighbor, as we are able to accommodate a change to the bread share delivery address within Hawthorn neighborhood with at least 24 hours. notice.
How do I keep my bread fresh
In short, fresh bread is best eaten within a few days or consider freezing it to preserve it longer. Storing it in paper is recommended if you plan to eat it within a couple of days. Otherwise, plastic can be useful for freezing. See this link from Food & Wine Magazine on 5 Secrets to Storing Bread for more: https://www.foodandwine.com/cooking-techniques/storing-bread-tips
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What can I expect of the Rusk bake house bread share?
At Rusk bake house each bread share includes 2 loaves of bread, each weighing 500 grams or more, freshly baked within 24 hours, and delivered to your doorstep, with the goal of providing hearty, homemade, fresh bread to community in an easily accessible manner.
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Delivery schedules vary and are available to chose from at the time of purchase.
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One bread share includes 2 loaves of bread delivered every other week for 8 weeks, totaling 8 loaves over the 8 week cycle.
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If you are excited by the thought of having fresh bread without preservatives or artificial colors, and with the added element of a little surprise in flavor this is your ticket! Welcome.