Edible history with a sense of humor.
Who is this funny girl?
And why is she making bread?
That'd be me. Stefanie with an F. A born and bre(a)d New Yorker. Carole King lover. Clog collector. 90s stan. And nut butter connoisseur.
Since you've found yourself here, you'll probably want to know about how I fell in love.
With microbes.
Born into a family of musicians and creatives, my childhood home was always bustling with sound and stories. Born into a family of Jews, my home was overflowing with kvetching, kvelling, and (kv)eating. Above all, music and food were (and are) our currencies of love.
Where did this lead me? To therapy, of course. And to the stage (for better or worse).
A few years ago I was 10 years into a career as a performer. And I was hungry. Hungry to try something new. But also, just hungry. In my career as an artist I'd learned—like many women—to squelch my appetite.
So, I did what anyone would do: I got a dramatic haircut. And then I leaned all the way into my new, big, unbridled hunger (and my old love affair with food and academia). I earned a master's in food studies from NYU. Discovered the true magnanimity of bread and microbes. Wrote a children's picture book on human connection and the science of breadmaking. Started baking a hell of a lot of challah and suddenly found myself thinking I'd like to make a loaf or 2 for you.
Since you've found yourself here, you'll probably want to know about how I fell in love.
With microbes.
Born into a family of musicians and creatives, my childhood home was always bustling with sound and stories. Born into a family of Jews, my home was overflowing with kvetching, kvelling, and (kv)eating. Above all, music and food were (and are) our currencies of love.
Where did this lead me? To therapy, of course. And to the stage (for better or worse).
A few years ago I was 10 years into a career as a performer. And I was hungry. Hungry to try something new. But also, just hungry. In my career as an artist I'd learned—like many women—to squelch my appetite.
So, I did what anyone would do: I got a dramatic haircut. And then I leaned all the way into my new, big, unbridled hunger (and my old love affair with food and academia). I earned a master's in food studies from NYU. Discovered the true magnanimity of bread and microbes. Wrote a children's picture book on human connection and the science of breadmaking. Started baking a hell of a lot of challah and suddenly found myself thinking I'd like to make a loaf or 2 for you.
Enter stage left:
Funny Girl Bread.
This bite-size bakery makes outsized loaves for your next celebration. Your dad's 3rd wedding. Your eccentric cousin's bat mitzvah. Your Bubbe’s 101st birthday. Name your simcha, I’ve got you covered.
Bite it.
Tear it.
Share it.
Tear it.
Share it.
At its core, each loaf is also a celebration all on its own. A celebration of community, and the ritual of sharing a loaf with family, friends, and neighbors. A celebration of strength, perseverance, and ancestry. A celebration of appetite, and the belief that women can laugh and take up space over big slabs of bread. A celebration of all the bold and brassy women who made challah before me—and all the ones who will carry on after I'm gone.
We’re edible history with a sense of humor.
To inquire about a bespoke bread or to talk microbes, reach out: stefanie@funnygirlbread.com
In overalls,
Stefanie
How it works
How does custom challah creation work at FGB? Here’s the whole megillah:
1. Challah at me
Need a bespoke challah? Drop me a line via the “Contact” form above or at stefanie@funnygirlbread.com. I typically respond within 24-48 hours.
2. Kibbitz
Chatting is a key part of bringing any FGB challah vision to life. Before taking on a commission, I schedule a 15-30 minute phone call with my potential clients. It’s important I get to know you - to learn about you, your likes and dislikes (bread specific), the nature of your event, etc. During this call, we usually align on a design (with room for some tweaking and fine tuning, depending on the timeline) and I follow up with a quote via email.
3. Kvell
The day of the big simcha is finally here. I will hand-deliver the challah to your apartment, the event venue, your wedding planner, or even your mother. All that’s left for you to do is rejoice over your beautiful bespoke bread. Please see Exhibit A below.
1. Challah at me
Need a bespoke challah? Drop me a line via the “Contact” form above or at stefanie@funnygirlbread.com. I typically respond within 24-48 hours.
2. Kibbitz
Chatting is a key part of bringing any FGB challah vision to life. Before taking on a commission, I schedule a 15-30 minute phone call with my potential clients. It’s important I get to know you - to learn about you, your likes and dislikes (bread specific), the nature of your event, etc. During this call, we usually align on a design (with room for some tweaking and fine tuning, depending on the timeline) and I follow up with a quote via email.
3. Kvell
The day of the big simcha is finally here. I will hand-deliver the challah to your apartment, the event venue, your wedding planner, or even your mother. All that’s left for you to do is rejoice over your beautiful bespoke bread. Please see Exhibit A below.
Exhibit A
Pricing
All challot at FGB are made to order. Our pricing begins at $180, with cost dependent upon the size, design, and specifications of your bread. After we kibbitz (see “How it Works” for more details), I provide clients with a personalized quote for their review, ensuring all details meet their expectations before moving forward. At FGB, there is nothing more important than helping you find your bread bashert.
With challah this good, there’s no knead to settle.
GALLERY
GLOSSARY
Bat Mitzvah (n): A Jewish coming-of-age ritual that marks a girl’s transition into adulthood.
Bashert (n): A Yiddish word that means destiny; a person’s soulmate.
Bubbe (n): The Yiddish word for grandmother.
Kibbitz (v): To chit chat or speak informally; to look on and offer unwelcome advice (especially at a card game).
Kvell (v): To experience profound happiness or pride in someone else or their accomplishments.
Kvetch (v): To complain or gripe. It is usually a verb but it can also be a noun (a kvetch is a person whoc omplains a great deal).
Megillah (n): A long, involved story or account; a complicated sequence of events; everything involved in what is under consideration.
Simcha (n): A happy occasion; a joyous celebration (like a wedding or bar mitzvah).
Bashert (n): A Yiddish word that means destiny; a person’s soulmate.
Bubbe (n): The Yiddish word for grandmother.
Kibbitz (v): To chit chat or speak informally; to look on and offer unwelcome advice (especially at a card game).
Kvell (v): To experience profound happiness or pride in someone else or their accomplishments.
Kvetch (v): To complain or gripe. It is usually a verb but it can also be a noun (a kvetch is a person whoc omplains a great deal).
Megillah (n): A long, involved story or account; a complicated sequence of events; everything involved in what is under consideration.
Simcha (n): A happy occasion; a joyous celebration (like a wedding or bar mitzvah).