During a mission trip to Honduras, which he takes upon yearly, Breadsmith co-owner Mark Daubenspeck handed a Honduran family $40 in U.S. dollars. It was intended as a simple gesture. read more...

Although it had been for sale for more than two years, Breadsmith in Palos Heights is not going anywhere now that the owners' son is stepping up to the ovens. read more...

Greg Farr says the bread he sells "should come with a warning." Farr smiles when he says, "The warning should read something like 'Once you try this bread, you can't go back!'" read more...

It is among my highest culinary praise to say something tastes like it does in Italy. And that was my first thought when I tasted Breadsmith's ciabatta ($5.25 for a 1 3/4-pound loaf). The crust, sprinkled with salt, was chewy. The inside was airy. And the amoeba-shaped roll was redolent of good olive oil. read more...

I was in Cranford one recent evening, discussing dinner alternatives with my friend Kathy. When we walked by Breadsmith, the smell of fresh-baked bread hit me so hard, I turned and walked into a shop I'd never heard of. read more...

Americans might dine out less frequently during the recession, but they're still willing to pay more for a good loaf of bread. read more... (PDF)

Congratulations to Greg Farr, owner of the Mesa store, for having 3TV feature his artisan breads and sweets on their Everyday Entertaining segment.

A focus on made-from-scratch bread defines Breadsmith, which provides loaves to retail shoppers as well as restaurants and upscale grocers via wholesale partnerships. read more...

Shepherd Express readers say Breadsmith is the best place to indulge in one's daily bread. Regular offerings include varieties of white and wheat, plus a rotating menu of specialty breads like apple pie, English muffin, honey challah, ciabatta and brioche. Stop in for a free sample, which will undoubtedly turn into a loaf to take home. (L.K.)

The Milwaukee Public Market, which had financial difficulties during its first few years, might be turning a corner. read more...

Piacentine's Artisan Bread will be leaving the Milwaukee Public Market on Aug. 14, but will be replaced by a Breadsmith store a few days later, a market official said today. read more...

The Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., adds a new bread vendor in "mid-to late August," according to Don and Clare Kaminski, who will open another Breadsmith location there. read more...

After 10 years in the banking industry, Mark Daubenspeck of Tega Cay decided what this area needs is fresh, hot artisan bread. Thus, he brought the first Breadsmith bakery in the state of South Carolina to the township. read more... (PDF)

Fort Mill is among the fastest growing areas in the tri-county. Now it has a new bakery franchise which is the first in the Southeast. read more...