Regenerative Baking #26: Jim Franks on "Existential Bread"

13/01/2026 45 min Episodio 26
Regenerative Baking #26: Jim Franks on "Existential Bread"

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Jim Franks has traveled the world studying whole grain sourdough bread and local food infrastructure centered around ethical and regenerative ingredients. He's also a poet, and last year he released his book Existential Bread, which is completely unlike any cookbook I’ve ever read before, for two reasons. First, it’s written as a long poem. Second, it’s completely non-prescriptive. Instead of telling you exactly how to make bread or giving you a precise recipe, he explains the different factors behind bread-making and invites you to experiment and trust yourself. Tune in for a philosophical discussion of alternative economies, breaking the rules of bread, and why bread could save the world. Full show notes and further reading links available at dresslerparsons.com/regenerativebakingInstagram: @regenerativebaking and @dresslerparsonsPatreon: patreon.com/regenerativebaking