hope this helps

Hi Dave,
My name is Sarah and work at KOPT radio in Eugene. I noticed your ad on our web site and watched your video.
My uncle is an IV meth user. Right now he's in jail awaiting trial for setting my grandma's house on fire.
I think he had been high for days and was completely out of his mind.
Although he did have the sense to call the fire department. No one was injured and my grandma was finally able to move back in after two months of repairs. She still visits him in jail every week and gives me money, but that's a whole other issue.
Here's my question for you. My uncle is -- or used to be -- smart, talented, and funny. He's a great artist, decorator and cook. But I'm worried that his mind is permanently damaged from 25 years of crank use.
Is there hope for him?
Thanks,
Sarah

Hi Sarah...I really can't say. I can tell you that my own mind is
probably the best it has ever been. But each person's situation is
different. I spent a lot of those bad years in prison, so it actually
kept me fairly "clean" a lot of the time.

I can tell you that for me, it was lots of loneliness and suffering
that helped me to change. If I had been enabled to continue down the
path I was on, I would probably be much farther down that path.

That's the only hint I believe that I can offer.

Best wishes,

Dave Dahl

powerseed's the best, she says

Hello Dave,
I absolutely love all of your breads, but my favorite is the PowerSeed.
Yours is the best bread I have ever had; it's soft, nutty, full of fiber, and has no high fructose corn syrup like big company breads have. It makes good toast, supreme grilled cheese, pb&j, and sandwiches. It doesn't taste like the icky whole wheat bread I grew up with, and it's softer and tastier than any other organic or fresh bread I've ever had. I am happy for you that you've come so far, even with the man trying to keep you down.
Keep up the good work, and please please please, don't change anything about your breads! They need no improvement! Maybe you could make a new line of Dave's Killer Buns? :)
All the best,
Laura

a killer day--portland farmers' market opens

Yep...another great day at the farmers' market, Portland's opening day (last Saturday). It was great to see my old friends, like Betsy (with friend, at left). The rain didn't even seem to faze anyone. That's P-town for ya.
Connie of Blossom Vinegars has one of the most attractive booths at the market.
Edgar (not in picture) of Fressen had a great day selling his hearty artisan breads.

I can't remember who these ladies are. But

they sure make a nice picture.

He ain't no lady, but it was cool to see Chad at the market. One of those who makes it all happen.

another killer bread design triumph!

Do you remember our truck-sign design contest last fall? Of course , ya don't. But if you did, you'd know that one of the winners was the idea of a "line-up" of dkb characters and yours truly. The original idea was submitted by Betsy Levine, who won the contest. Since then, we have molded and shaped this ball of clay. We went out and got some nice big digital photos and now Shobi has used the Illustrator program to create this mock-up. I'd appreciate any comments you might have before we actually get in on the trucks.

dave's killer bread in seattle (update)

Dave, oh Dave. My husband and I were introduced to your bread (Good Seed) by our bestest friends in Portland. We go to New Seasons every time we are there and stock up....but.. in between trips, we are jonesin' for your bread. Is there any intention to start moving your goods North? We have Whole Foods in Seattle!! I just can't get enough of PBJ's on your bread! Thanks, tracy

We are almost there. We've worked out distribution to all 6 Metropolitan Markets up there, beginning in the next couple of weeks. I will be up there myself, hanging out at the "kiosk" sampling bread in each MM store.

http://www.metropolitan-markets.com/homeA.php

she's hip to the good seed spelt bread, and other stories

All Hail Dave's Killer Bread!! It really is killer, really.
My ex was allergic to wheat so I'm hip to the spelt bread and always in search of one that isn't boring. Your seedy spelt bread is just what I've been searching for! IT IS SO GOOD!!! I don't even care that it's almost 5 bucks a loaf, well worth it.
I was at a bbq last weekend and a friend brought a burger to grill but instead of burger buns she had a little zip lock with two pieces of good lookin' bread inside. I said "Hey, is that Killer Bread?!" and sure enough it was. My friend had discovered your bread too and she eats nothing else now.
You have one crazy life story, my friend. I sure am glad you got back on the right track and are sharing your amazing talent with all of us. Mom nature included.
Thanks!! Tiffany

Hi Dave -
I have been living the wheat free lifestyle for a few years now but I recently met and married a great guy who is able to eat wheat. We always had to have two loaves of bread in the house because I had my boring spelt bread and he had some delicious wheat bread. However, the other day he brought home your killer seed spelt bread and we are both addicts. Thanks for bringing our union even closer!
Thanks!
Rachel -- Portland, OR

a baker...not a preacher

Yep, I am still at it. A day without some sort of strenuous workout is just not all it can be. I haven't been real scientific about the weight-loss aspect, as I don't own a "bathroom" scale (although it wouldn't be so hard to keep track by getting on the big floor scale at the bakery). I do have some big mirrors in my house, and I can see improvements in my physique. But until the love handles and the slight belly overhang are history, you can bet I'll be doing double duty on the elliptical trainer after each short, sweet iron-pile training session. When I'm happy with my leanness, I will scale back the length of my cardio sessions and spend a little more time with my beloved free-weights.
I live in the ghetto, which, after all of the time I did, almost seems like home. When I get to my apartments, I get out of my truck and wade through the jungle of addicts who come and go and don't even know I'm no-longer one of them. They often ask if I want some s**t or if I can get them some, and I just tell them I don't play. You'd think the place was Dunkin Donuts, the cops hang here so tough.
I mostly just ignore it all. Sometimes I can't. My neighbor's place got busted into a couple of weeks back and someone took a screwdriver to my Ford's passenger door lock last week, but they didn't get in. Reminds me of me.
Anyway, I have my own little world here next door to hell. I'm a happy baker. People enjoy the fruits of my labor. I'll be up really early tomorrow, hitting the weights and then having a "run" on the trainer. I'll have another great day creating killer bread and hopefully, one or two of the fools who still play the game will take notice. And find what I have found.