about our team

My name is Jake, and I’m the baker behind Crumb & Crust. Crumb & Crust is all about sharing my passion for homemade bread, especially sourdough, and creating delicious baked goods that bring people together. My love for baking started at home with my Croatian mom. She taught me how to cook and bake from a young age, passing down techniques, traditions, and a love for making food from scratch. Those moments in the kitchen inspired me to keep learning and trying new recipes and eventually to share them with the world. For the past two years, I’ve been dedicated to making sourdough. What started as curiosity quickly became a hobby that taught me patience, consistency, and the importance of paying attention to every detail. Every loaf is a chance to learn something new. Of course, none of it would be possible without Winston, my sourdough starter. Winston is the foundation of every loaf I make and has become a big part of my baking journey. Don’t be fooled by my young age. While I’m still growing as a baker, I’ve spent countless hours practicing, experimenting, and improving my craft. Through Crumb & Crust, I hope to share that passion with others, one loaf at a time.

My name is Neil, and I’m the person behind the scenes at Crumb & Crust. While Jake is busy baking fresh sourdough and perfecting every loaf, I help make sure everything else runs smoothly. I manage customer orders, keep the website up to date, answer customer questions, and handle the day-to-day tasks that help our business operate. From organizing orders to making sure customers have a great experience, I enjoy helping turn Jake’s baking into something we can share with our community. Working behind the scenes has taught me a lot about running a small business. Whether it’s solving problems, staying organized, or helping customers, I take pride in making sure Crumb & Crust delivers more than just great bread—it delivers a great experience. Even though you may not see me covered in flour, I’m proud to be part of the team that helps bring every loaf from the kitchen to our customers.