Hi all! Pleasure to meet you! I am Nicole, the 3rd generation of Berlin Natural Bakery, and I thought I’d take a quick minute to reintroduce myself! 🙋‍♀️ I’m not typically a “in front of the camera gal” but I thought I’d end 2020 a little braver than I started it. 😂🤦‍♀️

So as you may know I’ve been in the process of learning and growing with BNB ultimately to “take it over from my Mom” which sounds soooo insane! I don’t know about you but I love my Mom and I certainly can’t imagine doing this without her. 😂 But I’m an “adult” so I’ve been growing into it. 😬

Beginning early January you will start seeing my name on the back of the bread bags instead of my Mom, Joy’s. The ending “Blessings!” will of course still stay because that’s a given! 😘

We have some very exciting things happening in 2021 that we’ve literally been working towards all year so make sure you stay connected! 

We love you guys so much and are basically humbled daily by your tags, your comments, your stories and your love for our Spelt baked goods. 🙏 We are HONORED to bake for you and your loved ones and we don’t take it for granted.

As far as me: well I am a born and raised bread LOVER! 🍞 I am also an avid reader and hiker. I have a young beagle so being outdoors regularly is a must. 😳😂 I LOVE our team at the bakery. We work hard and have fun - a delightful combination! I’m also a singer - yay alto power! My Holiday season (in non pandemic years) is usually fully of caroling at hospitals, retirement homes, homeless shelters and more. I am missing it bad this year. 🥺

I’m sure there are thousands of other things about me that are FASCINATING but let’s start there. 😉 Always keep your audience wanting more or whatever. 😂😂😂😂

Anyways! Thanks for journeying with us and with me as I grow and evolve and help march Berlin Natural Bakery forward!

Happiest of holidays to you and yours!!

-Nicole

Let me take a moment to share with you what it's like in Berlin, Ohio when challenges and uncertainty invades our homes and our lives.
 
I remember one winter when I was maybe 9 or 10 years old when the power went out for almost two weeks because of an ice storm that hit Berlin, Ohio and its surrounding areas. Now, when an ice storm hits that means no school, no sports, no church, no driving anywhere - life literally shuts down until the weather lets up. 

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Did you know that to nearly 9 out of 10 people an online review is just as important as a personal recommendation from a friend or family member? I sure didn't but now that I know - I am not a bit surprised! In fact, it almost seems like a no-brainer because my Mom and I are both OBSESSED with reading reviews before purchasing something online. 

All this to say, we are really working on our website and our social media content and I thought maybe I could shoot you an email to see if you would be willing/comfortable/able to leave a review or two for us!? 

Now please hear me when I say we are looking for honest reviews! We regularly feel the love (and we'll totally take more of it!) but we want your honest feedback so if you've got something to say - let's hear it! I promise we can take it. :) 

-Nicole 3rd Generation of Berlin Natural Bakery 

Go to the Berlin Natural Bakery website, select "Products" at the top of the page, select "All Products" in the drop down menu, find and click on the product you wish to review, when the product pages loads scroll down until you see the orange "Write a Review" button on the far right hand side, click on it and then fill in the boxes with your review and rating. 

Go to the Berlin Natural Bakery Facebook page, click "See More" on the left hand side of the home page, then click the "Reviews" link and select "Yes" under the questions "Do you recommend Berlin Natural Bakery?" 

Go to the Google home page, enter "Berlin Natural Bakery" in the search box, hit Enter on your keyboard, when the search results load, scroll down until you find the reviews section on the far right and then click on "Write a Review." 

Thank you so much for your support and incredible loyalty over the years! We just can't tell you enough how grateful we are for you. 

If you aren't comfortable with leaving us a review or recommendation but you still have something to say, please feel free to reply to this email. 

Here's wishing you an incredible, out-of-this-world week! 

From all of us at Berlin Natural Bakery

The most frequently asked question that I get is “how did I end up in the natural health industry?”  This is a reasonable question since my previous business experiences have nothing to do with the natural and organic world.  It’s actually a very easy question for me to answer.  I suffered from an illness that the doctors and specialists could not diagnose or treat.  I truly believed that is was possible that this illness could lead to my death.  None of the symptoms made any sense to anyone.  I turned to a friend that owns a wellness center in Palm Beach Florida for help.  Within ten days of alternative treatments and a major change to a chemical free and vegetarian diet, I came home 90% well.  Even my doctors were amazed at the transformation.  From that day forward, the only thing I’ve wanted to do is help people avoid the health traps that I had fallen into.  For me, this is my calling, the thing that I was born to do.

It’s hard for me to think back on those days without feeling overwhelmed and extremely grateful that I had the ability and resources to find the solution.  As I was thinking about this experience today, I realized that there is another experience that I’ve wanted to share with you that specifically relates to our products.  An amazing experience that I was able to witness first hand.

About three and a half years ago, my nephew Codye moved in with us.  He was 20 years old at the time.   He’s 6’2” tall and although he no doubt weighed more then he should have, he carried it well, mostly due to his height.  After about 8 months or so, I realized that he truly was what many of us would refer to as a sickly child.  I couldn’t figure it out what could be wrong with him because the symptoms varied.  However, some were consistent such as he was always tired, congested and always had dark circles under his eyes even after sleeping 10-12 hours.  I made recommendations such as taking supplements and getting his system into a more alkalized state.  But I was always very busy and I make it a rule to allow people to make their own choices in life.  I knew his diet was not good.  He was eating a lot of fast food and whatever he could grab and eat on the go.

Approximately a year after Codye’s arrival, he was in an automobile accident and was suffering with severe back problems.  I am a big fan of acupuncture and had been treated successfully several times myself.  Prior to the “medical” route, I thought it would be best to at least try acupuncture first.  I sent him to my acupuncturist Dr. Barbara Custer in Mill Valley California whom truly performed miracles on him.  It was amazing.  During his treatments, she also noticed the symptoms that I had noticed.  She told him that she thinks he has a wheat allergy.  WOW!  How could it be that someone living under my roof had a wheat allergy that I didn’t diagnose?

Needless to say, we immediately removed any and all "modernized wheat" from his diet and started cooking for the entire family only using our spelt baked goods and flour.  I would not allow him to change or remove any other food from his diet, so that we could know with certainty that he was dealing with a reaction to "modernized wheat."  Within 4 1/2 months he lost 60 pounds.  Isn’t that amazing?  I’ve never seen anything like it.  He was eating grilled cheese sandwiches, pizza, breadsticks, cookies and pasta all from our Heirloom Spelt and the weight just fell off of him.  I’ve read testimonials like this, but to watch the transformation in his health and weight was incredible.  Not only did he lose the extra weight, he radiates health.  That was two years ago and he has kept the weight off.

This exact scenario is discussed in the book “Wheat Belly” written by William Davis, MD.  He clearly discusses the differences between “modernized wheat” versus the wheat that our great grandparents ate.  It’s a great book and I highly recommend it.  He clearly states what we’ve been saying for the last twenty years - Ancient Grains ROCK!

Our Heirloom Spelt grain is a protected variety and documented as “pure” spelt grain.  It’s the REAL thing.  In Europe, spelt is known as the weight loss grain and rightfully so.

Due to this experience, Codye and my son Nick have started their own business in the natural and organic industry.  I am one proud Mom and Aunt.  There are times when it’s hard to keep fighting a battle for something that you so strongly believe in and yet normally people are not overly receptive to the message until they or a loved one suffers with an illness.  Being fortunate enough to watch people take control of their health, which in turn transforms their lives is beyond motivating.  We realize that we aren’t just producing people’s daily bread, we are changing peoples lives.  What could be more rewarding in life then that?

If you would like to pay it forward, share your testimonials with us and we will share them with others on our FB page. Please send them to Testimonials@BerlinNaturalBakery.com. We love hearing your stories!

Don't forget to check out our monthly specials. As always orders of $34+ are eligible for FREE UPS/FED EX Ground Shipping. 

 

Wishing you all the best of health!

 

Joy Schrock

Berlin Natural Bakery

President

 

 

by:  Kathleen Finn

High energy eats for kids on the run.  Great snacks to keep on hand to satisfy ravenous appetites and picky palates.

Dip and Sip

Chilled dips and blended drinks are a pleasing change of pace from the lunchbox doldrums. *Pineapple-Yogurt dip:  Mix together 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice concentrate, 1 cup plain yogurt, 1/8 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple.  Serve with sliced fruits or berries. *Peanut butter - orange dip:  Mix 1/2 cup peanut butter with 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1/3 cup orange juice.  Run through food processor and accompany with crackers or sliced fruit. *Smoothies:  Combine 1 cup of apple or orange juice with blueberries, raspberries or strawberries, add ice, a touch of yogurt or silken tofu and blend.  For a creamier drink, replace juice with milk - regular, soy or rice.

Stay Cool

Entice kids to help you assemble these chilly treats. *Popsicles:  Blend ice cream or frozen yogurt with milk, soy milk or rice milk and pour into popsicle molds.  Use molds to make fresh fruit juice popsicles as well. *Fresh Fruit Salad:  Cut up apples, pineapple, bananas, oranges and berries.  Throw in dried cranberries or raisins, add sunflower seeds or silvered almonds.  Top with a dollop of yogurt. *Berry Parfaits:  Loyer fresh raspberries, cherries, or blueberries with granola and yogurt or freshly whipped cream.

On the Run

Traveling near or far by car, bike, train or plane?  Keep small hands busy with a selection of sturdy snacks. *Make your own snack mix with a combination of nuts, dried fruit, carob or chocolate chips and cereal pieces.  Try a savory selection of several cereals, pretzels, nuts and rice crackers. *Dried Fruit - banana chips, mango and apple, papaya, pear or peach slices *Plain popcorn sprinkled with brewer's yeast or parmesan cheese. *Baked pita or bagel chips. *Bake your own potato, beet or sweet potato chips.  Slice vegetables thinly, drizzle with olive oil, spinkle with salt and pepper and bake in oven at 350 degreese until crispy.
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Healthy Snack Tips provided by Nature's Food Market, Berlin, Ohio.  www.naturesfoodmarket.com