Photo: Courtesy of Berkshire Mountain Bakery

Did you know that artisanal breads considered some of the best in the country are found right here in western Mass?

From our friends at Berkshire Food Journal, you can listen to Richard Bourdon of Berkshire Mountain Bakery talk about his upbringing in a family of 10, where his mom cooked everything and helped give birth to Richard’s love for baking. It’s a fascinating story, and process. Richard talks about “water, fire and time” in making his breads, naturally leavened by sourdough.

As a baker, Richard says he “orchestrates.” Must be some sweet music. Bon Appétit just named Bourdon’s bakery one of the top 10 in the U.S. Grab your snow shoes and ‘head West!’