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Cured meats, cheeses and spreads are nothing without fresh slices of artisan breads – namely, our delicious breads! Crafting the perfect charcuterie boards for entertaining is all about balancing textures and flavors. The creamy with the crunchy, the sweet with the salty and so on. Slices of La Brea…

It doesn’t get better than National French Bread Month – in our humble opinion, at least. That’s why we’ve compiled our favorite recipes for French Baguette sandwiches. Whether you’re splitting one with a friend or saving the whole thing for yourself, let’s dive into the best ways to enjoy crispy…

Fresh, artisan bread loaves are known for how delicious and comforting they are, but these breads can also carry important health benefits. La Brea Bakery breads help you reap the benefits of sourdough, are a great source of fiber, can be easier to digest, and are made with simple ingredients. If…

Between entertaining, keeping your family fed and your busy life, shortcuts are always appreciated – as long as they don’t sacrifice the quality of the foods at your table. Thankfully, Take & Bake offerings from La Brea Bakery maintain the same high-quality ingredients that make our fresh loaves and…

We may be sticklers for detail when we’re creating one of our artisan loaves like the Sourdough Baguette or the tried and true Italian Round. But when it comes to cooking delicious, fun recipes at home, we love a handy shortcut or two. Now, some may call that taking the easy way. And some may call…

You buy a loaf of fresh baked bread from your favorite bakery, but after a day or two that freshness starts to decline, so do you throw out the bread? The answer is no. There’s no need to waste food when there are so many other smart ways to make the most of the loaf! Our friends at MyRecipes.com…