From farmer to miller to baker, each step is hands-on and intentional. You can’t rush the growth of organic grain. You can’t rush the steady grind of a stone mill.
And you certainly can’t rush handcrafted bread. We bake without added dairy, sugar, or fat-because we don’t need them. The true flavor of the grain is always the star.
Try our Red Fife: Sourdough, Cracked Grain, Hazelnut, Light Rye, Flax n’ Rye, Wholegrain Rye with Sunflower, Light Spelt, Wholegrain: Spelt, Khorasan, Emmer, Whole Wheat, French White or traditional French Baguette. Also available are Foccacia Buns, Ciabbatta, Dinner Rolls and Ultimate Burger or Hot Dog Buns. Cowichan Bay Village, Open 7 days a week.
For pre order please call 250 746-7664 or visit www.truegrain.ca
TOBY’S LOAVES – Micro Bakery in the Cowichan Valley, baked fresh to order Sourdough using 100% organic Canadian grains. My Sourdough is made the traditional way: slow fermented, with no added yeast or sweeteners. What’s on offer: The Daily Loaf True Cinnamon Raisin Seeded Sourdough Whole Wheat Sourdough Buns (minimum of 6) Seasonal treats available!
About Toby Sawyer, RHN While completing my Diploma in Natural Nutrition, I learned the benefits of real fermented sourdough. After years of being gluten-free, I tried baking sourdough and discovered I could enjoy it without issue. Ten years later, I’m still baking and grateful to share my baking with Toby’s Loaves True Grain Cowichan Bay the community.
To order: tobysloaves@gmail.com
From the Cowichan Valley Voice, September 2026 (Issue 214), page 31.