Flour Craft Bakery

09/04/2026

Meet your new seasonal favorite. 🍂 Our Seasonal Fruit & Polenta Muffin is made with fresh, seasonal fruit and a tender, lightly sweet polenta crumb. The fruit will change with the season, so there’s always something new to discover.

Available at both our Mill Valley and San Anselmo bakeries. Stop by and see what’s baking today. 💛

09/02/2026

Welcome September: Welcome Home

Friends,

There's something comforting about September. The pace shifts, routines settle back in, and home becomes the center of the day again. This month we're embracing that feeling with cozy bakery favorites, a shop full of fall inspiration, simple meals, seasonal baking, and a few special events.

We have lots to share with you this month. We hope you'll join us!

Happy Fall!
Heather, Rick, & The Flour Craft & GoodLife Teams

At Flour Craft:
Pumpkin season is back. You'll find pumpkin cookies, pumpkin walnut bread, pumpkin spice scones, and Pumpkin Spice Lattes making their return - just in time for crisp mornings.

At The GoodLife Shop:
The shop is filled with the colors and textures of fall: seasonal wreaths, cozy candles, beautiful cookbooks, and pieces to help make everyday tables feel a little more special. We're also excited to welcome Point Reyes Lavender Co (https://www.pointreyeslavender.com) . for a pop-up on September 12.

On the Road:
We're partnering with Greens Restaurant for a special brunch collaboration September 11-13. Heather will be there on Saturday, September 12 from 11a-2p for a cookbook signing - we'd love to see you if you're in the neighborhood.

Our Our Substack:
We'll begin the month celebrating the last of summer's tomatoes before easing into cozy baking and dependable weeknight dinners. Expect recipes that make the most of September's abundance - from jammy tomatoes, figs, and pears to nourishing one-pan meals and wholesome bakes you'll want to make again and again.

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09/02/2026

September feels like coming home. 🍂 As routines settle back in, we’re welcoming the season with cozy bakery favorites, fall inspiration, and plenty of reasons to gather.

This is the month when pumpkin makes its return to our daily pastry assortment, with pumpkin cookies, pumpkin walnut bread, pumpkin spice scones, and Pumpkin Spice Lattes making their way back throughout the month. The GoodLife Shop is also filling the shop with fall finds and cozy inspiration.

Plus, join us at Greens Restaurant September 11–13, with Heather in person for a cookbook signing on Saturday, September 12 from 11 AM–2 PM. opentable.com/booking/restref/availability?lang=en-US&correlationId=e3b4fa21-21d2-4949-b251-ed03332a400e&restRef=3135&otSource=Restaurant%20website

Come by, say hello, and welcome fall with us. 💛

08/30/2026

Adventure is better with snacks 🌿

Whether you're hiking a favorite trail, heading to the beach, or setting off on a weekend road trip, our house-made granola is the perfect grab and go companion. Wholesome, satisfying, and ready whenever you are. Stop by the bakery or stock up online for your next adventure. 💛

08/25/2026

Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies are always a good idea 🍪

Pick up a few for the road, your lunch break, or a sweet afternoon treat. 💛

08/20/2026

Late summer is all about letting great ingredients shine. ☀️ This beautiful stone fruit, tomato, and burrata salad from The Flour Craft Bakery & Café Cookbook is a celebration of the season's best, simple, fresh, and perfect for sharing around the table.

Looking for more seasonal inspiration? Find recipes like this on our Substack or in Heather's cookbook. 🍑

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08/12/2026

Join Chef Heather this Sunday, August 16, for a special Brunch in the Vineyards at Bennett Lane Winery.

Enjoy a seasonal multi course brunch paired with Bennett Lane wines, a live cooking demonstration, and the opportunity to meet Heather and have your cookbook signed. It's the perfect way to savor the flavors of Napa Valley in a beautiful vineyard setting.

A few seats are still available. Reserve yours through the link: cellarpass.com/events/brunch-in-the-vineyards-with-chef-heather-hardcastle-12399 💛

Photo credit for the second photo: Bennett Lane Winery.

08/10/2026

National S'mores Day calls for an upgrade. 🍫 Pick up a bag of our gluten-free chocolate chip cookies and use them to build your favorite s'mores at home. Trust us, they take this campfire classic to the next level. 💛

08/08/2026

Grab, go, and make the most of summer ☀️

Whether you're headed to a picnic, the beach, or a day in the park, our grab & go menu has everything you need for an easy, delicious outing. From fresh salads and sandwiches to pastries and sweet treats, we've packed your favorites and they're ready when you are. 💛

Stop by our San Anselmo or Mill Valley bakery and stock up for your next adventure.

08/05/2026

Friends,

August is a month that invites us to slow down and enjoy all the goodness of the season.

There are still plenty of beach days, bbq's, and outdoor concerts, but there’s also the anticipation of preparing for what’s ahead - back-to-school and the first signs of a new season just around the corner. Days are still warm and long, and the farmers market is still overflowing with abundance of every kind.

We invite you to slow down with us. Come by, say 'hi', and stay awhile. Savor this lovely month in all its late summer glory.

Warmly,
~Heather, Rick, & The Flour Craft & GoodLife Teams

At Flour Craft:

This month at Flour Craft, we’re celebrating peak produce, with recipes that let summer’s best ingredients shine. Think poppyseed cake with local, organic stone fruit, jammy blueberry crumble bars, chocolate chip zucchini cake with luscious chocolate frosting, and tomatoes in EVERY form.

At The GoodLife Shop:

This month we’re highlighting all the inspiring cookbooks we have in store. We are especially loving new ideas for casual, late summer dinners as well as easy weeknight meals as routines begin to return.

Come check out what we have in store- open daily 1030a-530p.

On the Road This Month:

We’re so excited to be popping up at the stunning Bennett Lane Winery (https://www.bennettlane.com/) in Calistoga on Sunday, August 16th.

Join Heather for a wine country lunch, cooking demo, and dessert with inspired recipes from The Flour Craft Bakery & Cafe Cookbook & a wine pairing from the experts at Bennett Lane.

If you’re planning to be in wine country, we’d love to see you there- tickets are available HERE. (https://www.cellarpass.com/events/brunch-in-the-vineyards-with-chef-heather-hardcastle-12399)

On Our Substack:

My favorite tomato, watermelon, and stone fruit salad that is built around the best of late summer.

This simple salad captures everything I love about this time of year. Sweet watermelon, juicy tomatoes, ripe stone fruit, fresh mint, and punchy feta come together in a dish that feels both effortless and special.

This is ‘girl dinner’ at its best- also 'girl lunch', snack, and everything in-between. Heck, I'd even eat this for breakfast! It's the kind of meal that celebrates the ease of summer and is designed so you can spend more time enjoying yourself and less time in the kitchen.

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08/05/2026

Hello, August. ☀️ Late summer is one of our favorite times of year, with peak produce, long afternoons, and simple meals shared with friends.

This month, you'll find seasonal favorites at Flour Craft, discover inspiring cookbooks at The GoodLife Shop and join Chef Heather for Brunch in the Vineyards at Bennett Lane Winery on August 16. Enjoy a seasonal brunch, wine pairings, a live cooking demonstration, and a cookbook signing in the heart of Napa Valley. Reserve your seat through the link: cellarpass.com/events/brunch-in-the-vineyards-with-chef-heather-hardcastle-12399

Come by, say hello, and savor the season with us. 💛

08/01/2026

Summer is made for picnics. ☀️ Pack less and enjoy more with a curated picnic basket rental from our sister shop, The GoodLife Shop , filled with Flour Craft favorites and everything you need for a beautiful afternoon outdoors.

Choose from a Wine Country Picnic, a Pastry Lovers Brunch Picnic, or a Vegan Summer Picnic, then simply pick up your basket and head to your favorite park, beach, or scenic spot.

These seasonal picnic baskets are only available for the summer, so now's the time to make the most of sunny days. Reserve yours through The GoodLife Shop’s website: shopgoodlifehome.com/products/picnic-basket-rental 🧺

07/30/2026

Closing out July with gratitude. ✨

Thank you for spending your summer mornings, lunches, and celebrations with us. We can’t wait for more days ahead. 💛