Hey, I'm Janet

Sourdough fanatic, proud mom to a wonderfully neuro-diverse boy, wife of an amazing husband, and just your everyday girl from South Africa with a big heart for nutrition! 

Why the name Grace and Crumbs?

Well, having previously held the role of a pastor, my commitment to offering assistance and support to others was a driving force. Reflecting on this background, I decided to name my business Grace and Crumbs, 3 years ago. I believe there is abundant grace in the seemingly insignificant aspects of life—the crumbs that often go unnoticed or are discarded. My mission is to highlight and cherish these small, meaningful moments that are often overlooked.

As a Baking as Lifestyle Medicine Teacher, I've transformed my love for sourdough into a journey of health and happiness. With a busy schedule, I understand the need for simplicity. That's why I'm your go-to girl! I'm here to make sourdough accessible and budget-friendly for you.

It is my mission to change the perceptions about bread and your health and to empower you with evidence based research so you can make the best decision for you and your family. Together, we can knead, rise, and embrace a more vibrant lifestyle. I'd be honoured to teach and support you every step of the way!

Much love,

Janet x!

P.s. Thank you @ilovemstudio for the beautiful photo

Join me!

Exciting new adventure

  • I'm going Crust and Crumb as a bread making instructor!

    I'm thrilled to announce that I am moving my skills full-time to Crust and Crumb's cooking school in Melville as a sourdough, artisan bread, and pastry instructor. At this new location, I will continue to share my passion for baking through a variety of hands-on workshops designed for all skill levels. From mastering the art of sourdough to crafting intricate pastries, each class aims to foster creativity and impart artisanal techniques. I can't wait to see you there and help you discover the joy of baking. Visit the workshops tab on our website to explore all that we offer!

  • About Crust and Crumb

    My wife and I have been involved in the South African real bread movement since 2013. We started out humbly with a small artisan bakery in Alberton (Gauteng) selling and supplying bread to shops and clients. Our passion for real bread expanded and led us down the path of teaching artisan bread-making courses in Johannesburg.

     

    Over time we found that it was difficult for home bakers in South Africa to acquire the right tools for making good bread at home. This led us to start sourcing quality tools and equipment. Currently, we have a team of people that run various baking classes and well over 100 curated products available in our shop. As a small family-run business, we aim to offer the best customer experience possible! Why us?

    Simply put: We are really passionate about authentic bread and baking!

     

    With years in the industry, we know what home bakers need and only source products that will enable you to be successful in your bread journey. We also have a wealth of bread-making knowledge and we are happy to share it if you have any questions.

     

    Our mission is to enable the rise (pun intended!) of authentic bread baking (and cooking in general) in South Africa by supplying affordable and quality equipment and ingredients. Our long-term goal is also to share valuable resources through our website in the form of video tutorials, recipes, and blogs. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions!
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