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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What Can I expect from the Certificate Baking ?

The Certificate encompasses a new Teaching Module alongside the Baking Module.

  • Skill Building: You’ll bring your existing skills to the table and develop them further, learning to bake in a way that’s both nourishing and joyful.
  • Enhancing Lives: The focus is on baking as a means to improve health and well-being. You’ll learn how to share this knowledge with others, transforming simple ingredients into something that can genuinely enrich lives.
  • Structured Teaching Approach: If you decide to teach, we’ll support you with a structured methodology that makes teaching a joy. You’ll learn how to combine your knowledge, experience and passion in an engaging and effective way using bread.
  • Community Focus: As part of this program, you’ll join a community of like-minded individuals. It’s a network of support and collaboration where you can share ideas and learn from others who are equally committed to using baking as a force for good.
  • Empowerment Through Teaching: Graduates of the program have the opportunity to obtain the TEACHING BALM License, enabling them to inspire others and spread the joy of baking further.
  • A World-Changing Mission: This isn’t just a course; it’s a movement. By embracing the principles of BALM, you’re joining a mission to make a positive impact on the world through the time-honoured craft of baking.

This Certificate in BALM is for those who see baking as more than a hobby. It’s for those who want to share their knowledge, support others, and be part of a community that believes in the power of baking to change lives. Join us on this journey and be part of something truly special.

 

 

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