The Bread Board

07/17/2026

07/08/2026

So delicious!!

07/07/2026

A bite for me, a bite for you, relationships built over breaking bread can’t be beat!
Pair fresh baked sourdough (think BLT’s) with fresh from the field homegrown sweet corn and you have a meal blessed by heaven!

Available every day at DeJong Produce on Washington St!

De Jong Produce

07/06/2026

07/06/2026

When I signed my lease in the spring of 2021, I was in a race against time.
The city of Pella had plans to begin tearing up the alley behind my building, to replace the sewer and water lines. It was supposed to begin right after Tulip Time.

I placed all of my equipment orders in early April, praying for everything to arrive before the alley project began.

That spring, we were also dealing with post Covid manufacturing and shipping delays.
Only 2 of my coolers arrived by Tulip Time. I was a nervous wreck! There was NO WAY for any equipment to be able to be brought inside my building, except through the back of the building.
Miraculously, the city wasn’t able to start on time because their parts were also delayed in shipping. And then we got alot of rain delaying them even further.

By the end of May, all of my equipment had arrived. In fact, the last piece to come was my big bread oven- the largest piece I had ordered.

The city started on the alley demo the next morning!!!!

I will forever sing of the goodness of God! He has guided me, helped me, strengthened me and provided for me every step of the way!

With so much love for my Bread Board family,

Heidi
The Bread Lady

07/01/2026

07/01/2026

When I started this adventure, my number one rule was that I am a mom first, and business owner second. I love having my kids be a part of the business, each in their own way. Most of the time you will just see Sam in pictures because he is the only one left living at home. He’s been by my side from day 1 helping me with everything.
I started out baking and taking orders from home. I got really busy, really fast and hired Jodi to help me part-time.
I signed my lease the spring of 2021 and although I was excited, I was scared to bits!

Follow along for more of my story and some fun pictures and videos from the last 5 years too!