Producer

My name is Jaime Schmidt. I am a cottage food baker and mama to littles. Late summer of 2024, I met this couple that had just decided to take the leap and full time travel to raise awareness for shelter dogs. The man had been in scrubs 48 hours prior on the northeast coast. The winery I work for was their first stop on their journey and they were still a bit in shock that they actually did it. We all got to talking about dreams and what we truly wanted to do in life. It can be scary but sometimes you just have to take the leap and start. I told them about how when I was little I pictured my dad and I owning a restaurant together. How one day I would have a business of my own that I can be more present with my family. I have always loved cooking from scratch and making new recipes and creations. They oddly enough had a sourdough starter that they brought on the road with them. I came home with a sourdough starter that night not knowing what it would turn into within the next year. Their story inspired me to finally take the leap and start a cottage bakery. You’ll find me most Saturdays at the Mount Carroll Farmers Market blown away by the blessings this business brings to my life. My starter’s name is now Erna after my great grandmother who taught my dad to cook and bake. Food is special in how it brings us together. I am blessed to have a hand in the food brought to your table.

If you’d like to connect more, follow me on Facebook: Blessings Garden Sourdough and Produce.
I do pickup orders in Savanna for full size loaves of bread (around 2lbs) on Wednesdays. Feel free to message me on Facebook or text the number above if you’d like to place an order.

I like to keep things as close to the roots as possible. I source my honey from local beekeepers and cheese from the Galena cheese store. I grow my jalapeños and hope to grow my own grain someday. If I have the choice to purchase organic/natural, then I do. I use King Arthur flour as they have strict standards.