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FEEDBACK REQUEST: Would this pique your interest if you saw it on a grocery shelf amongst 3 other sourdough options? We’...
09/02/2026

FEEDBACK REQUEST: Would this pique your interest if you saw it on a grocery shelf amongst 3 other sourdough options?

We’re working on new product labels. The goal is attract bread lovers who don’t know us to give us a try.

Thanks in advance!

The final chapter of My French Odyssey is live. 🇫🇷It covers some of the lessons I learned in France — and the plans I’ve...
08/09/2026

The final chapter of My French Odyssey is live. 🇫🇷

It covers some of the lessons I learned in France — and the plans I’ve come home with, now that I’m back in Toronto:

🌡️ A heatwave that caught up with me in a way I genuinely wasn’t prepared for
🍞 A question about what makes a city’s food its own — and an idea I want to build with Toronto

If you’ve made it through all three parts of the odyssey with me — thank you. As a small thank you, use code ODYSSEY for 15% off and free shipping on orders of $75+ at spentgoods.ca or organiclifestyle.com. Valid until Aug 31, 2026.

Part 3 of 3. Link in bio. 🌍

How does an entire culture become more sustainable? I went to France to learn more about their sustainability efforts an...
08/02/2026

How does an entire culture become more sustainable? I went to France to learn more about their sustainability efforts and found it showing up in places I never expected:

🏡 A real estate listing with a number stapled right next to the price that had nothing to do with square footage
🚆 A train ticket machine that quietly does the car-vs-rail math for you, before you’ve even decided

Turns out the answer isn’t one big policy. It’s a dozen small ones, built into decisions people are already making anyway.

(Also — I ate a lot of bread along the way. No regrets.) 🥖

Part 2 of My French Odyssey is live.

https://blog.organiclifestyle.com/my-french-odyssey-part-2-adaptation/

France

I went to France to learn more about their sustainability culture and instead:- Met locals in Nice, France who buy a fre...
07/28/2026

I went to France to learn more about their sustainability culture and instead:

- Met locals in Nice, France who buy a fresh baguette twice a day!

- There’s a regional lemon so famous, an entire town built its identity — and its economy — around it

- A pie that somehow makes greens into dessert

New blog post about my French Odyssey is live and would love if you’d join me

Part 1 of 3. Link in bio.

We’re exploring new look and feel for our labels. Which one appeals to you? Feel free to comment what works and doesn’t ...
07/22/2026

We’re exploring new look and feel for our labels. Which one appeals to you? Feel free to comment what works and doesn’t work for you. Thank you!

A day in the life at Spent GoodsHaving picked up fresh pretzel twists, bagels, buns and English muffins from Jonathan Bi...
07/20/2026

A day in the life at Spent Goods

Having picked up fresh pretzel twists, bagels, buns and English muffins from Jonathan Biro, I’m packing them for our upcoming Graze & Gather Food replenishment order

, ready to ?

As you can imagine, bakeries and patisseries are everywhere here in Nice — tucked into nearly every neighborhood. I hear...
05/20/2026

As you can imagine, bakeries and patisseries are everywhere here in Nice — tucked into nearly every neighborhood. I heard it’s common for locals to visit their bakery twice a day for a fresh loaf. Now, how do we create that kind of culture back in Canada? 😄

The people of Nice take a lot of pride in their regional foods. I tried a cookie made with star anise, oversized macarons, and of course, their version of Pain aux Raisins.

But the real standout? This pastry made with Swiss chard — available in both savory and sweet versions. It’s a strong candidate for a future upcycled baked good at Spent Goods. 👀

Tourte de Blettes is a sweet tart made with Swiss chard, pine nuts, raisins, Parmesan, eggs, and sugar.

I had to come all the way to Nice to truly appreciate that Salade Niçoise is *their* dish — a local creation that went global.

Niçoise, by the way, is what you call someone from Nice. They also have their own dialect — a blend of Italian and French, which makes sense given that Italy is only about a 40-minute drive away.

Day 1 Toronto ~ Nice, FranceResearching new bakery products has begun with my first sandwich on board a flight to Nice, ...
05/19/2026

Day 1 Toronto ~ Nice, France

Researching new bakery products has begun with my first sandwich on board a flight to Nice, France from Toronto. Even more impressive than the sandwich was the climate, ethical, and local sourcing storytelling on the packaging:

“Did you know that Beemster cheese is made by a core committed small family
farms and was founded in 1901? Beemster farmers are committers to raising healthy, happy cows that graze outside as much as nature allows. with this meadow milk their Master Cheesemakers craft delicious cheese in a climate-neutral cheese dairy.
Rondeel uses a unique, sustainable housing concept to rear their chickens, with their health, safety and welfare paramount. Rondeel eggs are regarded the highest three-star rating by the Dutch Society for the Protection of Animals”

Given climate change is #9 on Canadians top concerns (where affordability / cost of living are at the top), we’re considering changing our sustainability messaging towards Canadian Wellbeing (how does this improve Canadian life for the better) instead. We need to appeal to a wider base and be able to bridge those who don’t make decisions based on the planet as well.

Poll: Yes- Appeal to supporting Canadian or No- keep climate messaging

Spent Goods Bread Pickup Is Coming to Saponetti!At .ca, we’re all about everyday habits that add up to real impact—from ...
02/04/2026

Spent Goods Bread Pickup Is Coming to Saponetti!

At .ca, we’re all about everyday habits that add up to real impact—from refilling your soap bottles in mason jars to cutting plastics at the source. That’s why we’re excited to pilot a new partnership with , a Toronto bakery that rescues spent grains from local breweries and turns them into hearty, nutrient-dense breads and baked goods instead of letting them go to waste.

How it works: Pre-order your Spent Goods favourites at https://inside.spentgoods.ca and select “Pickup at Saponetti” at checkout to grab your bread with your next refill run. You’ll get access to their sourdough loaves plus extras like frozen pizzas, soft pretzels, and English muffins—perfect for stocking a low-waste, feel-good kitchen in one stop.

Aside from the frozen pizzas, all bread products will be packed into a single recyclable plastic bag (vs individually bagged)

Together, we’re making it easier to align the things you eat, clean, and refill with the zero-waste values you already bring to Saponetti.

is back at !We’re bringing back Spent Goods as part of a pre-order pilot.Every week, Spent Goods rescues grains from T...
01/28/2026

is back at !

We’re bringing back Spent Goods as part of a pre-order pilot.

Every week, Spent Goods rescues grains from Toronto breweries and transforms them into artisan breads and baked goods with 3x the fiber and added plant protein. It’s hyperlocal, upcycled, and seriously nutritious – exactly the kind of food our community values.

How to order: Visit Inside.spentgoods.ca and select “Free Pickup: Karma Co-op” at checkout. Browse their rotating selection of sourdough loaves, frozen pizzas, soft pretzels, and English muffins. Orders must be placed by Friday for the following Tuesday pickup).

No delivery order minimums.

Let’s keep Toronto’s food economy circular, one loaf at a time!

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