Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about bread, tradition, craftsmanship, and the beauty of building community one loaf at a time.

“In a world of instant everything, sourdough reminds us that the best things still take time.” 

“Sourdough is like a baby that never grows up.”   -Martine Van Velden 

This week on the Mountain Magnolia Show, we welcome Martine Van Velden, owner of Stonewall Bakery, a beloved micro bakery nestled in the heart of Grovemont in Swannanoa, North Carolina.

Martine’s love for bread began over 10 years ago when she set out to feed her family the wholesome, nourishing bread she grew up with in the Netherlands—and today, that passion has grown into one of our area’s most treasured local bakeries.

At Stonewall Bakery, Martine believes “It’s all in the ingredients.” From locally sourced organic flour from Carolina Ground, to eggs from her chickens, produce from her garden, Dutch chocolate, French Broad cocoa, and even cherries flown in from California—every ingredient is intentionally chosen for quality and flavor.

Join me and Martine as we dive into the beautiful art and science behind true sourdough:

• Why long fermentation makes bread easier to digest

• Her meticulous week-long baking process

• Why she uses spelt and rye for gentler digestion

• How 200 loaves are prepared each week with patience and precision

Martine shares what makes her artisanal sourdough so special, and why supporting local food systems and small makers matters so deeply to her.

How to Order:

Visit https://stonewallbakery.com

Sign up for texts to receive the weekly menu and place your order.

Friday Pickup Locations:

• Stonewall Bakery Micro Bakery – Grovemont in Swannanoa, NC

• Beradu – Black Mountain, NC

• Trout Lily – Fairview, NC

Find Stonewall Bakery at the Black Mountain Tailgate Market:

• Spring Market: Saturdays 10–2 through end of April

  (Behind Noble & Company Realty & The Grange)106  Black Mtn Ave and 120 Broadway 

• Summer Market: Saturdays 9–12 beginning May 2

  (At the Baptist Church) 130 Montreat Rd

Martine closes by sharing the one thing that changed her life for the better:

Being part of a community where people support one another in such a beautiful way.

Bread Making workshop on April 21st

https://www.history.swannanoavalleymuseum.org/wnc-hands-on-workshops/

 
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