Meet the Baker
True Grains is my small-batch micro bakery rooted in freshly milled organic grains, simple ingredients, and the belief that bread can be both deeply nourishing and genuinely delicious.
Here, bread, pastries, and cookies are made with freshly milled flour, thoughtful ingredients, and the kind of care that makes every bite feel wholesome, flavorful, and worth slowing down for.
At True Grains, I stone-mill organic grains shortly before baking, allowing the flour to retain more of its natural aroma, flavor, texture, and whole-grain goodness. Those freshly milled grains become small-batch breads and baked goods for pop-ups, online ordering (coming soon), and shared moments around real food.
Fresh milling is at the heart of everything I do. I choose organic grains, keep the ingredient list simple, and bake in small batches so the flavor and nourishment of the whole grain can shine. There’s something special about starting with a whole grain, milling it fresh, and turning it into something as simple and wonderful as a loaf of bread.
True Grains is also a family affair. From the daily rhythms of milling, mixing, baking, and sharing to the joy of bringing something nourishing to the table, this little bakery is shaped by the people I love—and by the belief that good food is even better when it brings people together.
And then there’s Jane Dough, my sourdough starter. She helps transform freshly milled flour into naturally leavened bread with depth, character, and flavor. But Jane Dough’s name carries a little story of its own—one that connects True Grains to another creative part of my life.
Long before I was milling grain and shaping loaves, I was telling stories.
I’m the author of the Marygene Brown Mystery Series and the Jane Doe Book Club Mystery Series, and that writing life is still very much a part of who I am. In many ways, baking and writing have more in common than you might expect.
Both begin with simple ingredients. Both take time. Both are meant to be shared.
Whether I’m writing a cozy mystery or baking a loaf of bread, I’m drawn to the same things: warmth, Southern flavor, friendship, community, comfort, and a little surprise.
If you first found me through my mysteries, you may recognize that same spirit here at True Grains. The stories have simply moved from the page to the table. A fresh-milled loaf, a warm pastry, or a homemade cookie can tell its own little story—one about slowing down, gathering together, and enjoying something made with care.
Whether you came for a nourishing loaf, a fresh-milled pastry, a cookie made with care, or a cozy mystery on the side, I’m so glad you’re here.
Follow along for small-batch bakes, fresh-milled goodness, and breadcrumbs that just might lead to your next cozy mystery.
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/0B4/a-jane-doe-book-club-mystery/
