The Sourdough School

BALM – Proven as one of the healthiest approaches to bread in the world.

Based in the walled gardens of Dr. Vanessa Kimbell's beautiful Victorian home in rural Northamptonshire, UK, we tutor individuals and train bakers and healthcare professionals in Baking as Lifestyle Medicine (BALM). Personalising bread to your lifestyle, gut microbiome, and unique genetics for optimal health—tailoring fermentation, fibre, and diversity so that your daily bread becomes the foundation of your health.

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Can you sign my book personally for me?

In person Yes, but online We are really sorry, but at this point in time, it just isn’t possible for Vanessa to write a personal dedication when you buy a copy of  The Sourdough School book.

However, we are able to post you a signed bookplate, if you send us a self-addressed envelope, we will return a plate for you. Please contact us via the contact form.

Vanessa’s work commitments simply don’t give her the time to sign, wrap, and take individual books to the post office, but you can buy a signed copy through our online shop.

If you sign up to our mailing list we will let you know when Vanessa is doing a book signing, though.

We are looking into ways to include individual dedications, but for now, the only way Vanessa can sign your book in person is if you book a course.

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