ANGELINE
THOMAS
Community volunteer from Poplar Grove, Illinois.
Keeper of the ledger. Baker of the loaf.
The First Jar
The story of that first summer, when we turned peaches into hope.
Read the story →
The Dense Loaf
A story about patience, mistakes, and the perfect crumb.
Read the story →
The Beautiful Mistake
Every slip, every spill, every crack is a story worth telling.
Celebrate the slip →
Harvest Rhythms
Track our garden yields and learn the seasons of Poplar Grove.
See the rows →
Local Bread Traditions
From Poplar Grove starters to the perfect sourdough loaf.
Bake with us →
Seasonal Preserves Ledger
Berry-canning steps and neighbor tallies, all in one place.
Preserve the season →
Community Volunteer Rhythms
Pantry ledgers and seasonal sketches, all in one place.
Volunteer with us →
Poplar Grove Sourdough Ledger
Every rise recorded. Every fall forgiven.
Enter the ledger →
The Winter Pot Ledger
Not a calculator for speed, but for patience. Compute the simmer, the water, the rest.
Light the stove →
Sourdough Hydration Calculator
Measure twice before you mix. Input your flour, humidity, and starter—receive the exact water weight.
Open the calculator →