Mara Ellis
Bread educator focused on fermentation, grain, and patient observation.
Our table
Technique is a form of hospitality.
Zephyr & Crumb began as a small evening bake shared among neighbors. It grew into a thoughtful learning studio where precise methods meet the warmth of a generous table.
Our mission
We make serious bakery education approachable, structured, and inspiring. Every lesson respects ingredients, time, and the learner’s own point of view.
Our promise
Clear instruction, honest expectations, and recipes that explain the decisions behind the result.
The teaching table
Jon Bell
Pastry mentor known for laminated dough and elegant, practical planning.
Ari Santos
Chocolate and dessert specialist who teaches flavor structure and finish.
Why makers choose Zephyr & Crumb
WAVE METHOD
Seasonal rhythm and intuitive timing guide every course.
CRUMB FOCUS
We teach the science and poetry of texture in equal measure.
COMMUNITY
Graduates join a lifelong network of thoughtful bakers.