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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Welcome to the ” Quick Start Navigation,” your initial stepping stone in this exciting journey through our Diploma program! This section serves as your orientation guide, detailing essential pages and resources you should familiarize yourself with.

Please Note: Some pages and resources within this quick start guide may not be accessible until the course officially begins. Rest assured, as the course progresses, these restricted areas will unlock, providing you with more valuable information and tools.

The “4ths Quick Start Navigation” is designed to:

  1. Orient you to the platform’s interface and layout.
  2. Highlight the essential areas you’ll frequent during the course.
  3. Provide preliminary information that will be crucial as you delve into the program.

This guide ensures you’re well-equipped to navigate the platform efficiently, helping you to focus more on your learning and less on technical difficulties.

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Recipe Development, Testing and Feedback

Recipe Development, Testing and Feedback

Week 1  – Welcome to your course, and a few reminders and updates

Week 1 – Welcome to your course, and a few reminders and updates

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Enrolment & 24 hours to register on the forum

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