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Hi, I'm Laura
Laura Elwood is the heart and hands behind Three Sisters – Wild Meadow Farms, an artisan sourdough bakery and patisserie rooted in the Iowa countryside near Cedar Rapids. As the middle sister of three raised on the wholesome abundance of northeast Iowa farms, Laura brings a lifelong appreciation for real food, family tradition, and the quiet magic of slow, intentional baking to every loaf and pastry she creates. Long before the cameras roll for her early-morning bakery videos

Tina Elwood Gehrke
5 days ago1 min read


Sister three
Tina supports Three Sisters – Wild Meadow Farms behind the scenes, managing the website and social media. She is passionate about supporting local businesses. Tina helps to share Laura’s early-morning bakery moments, permanent taste tester, the story of the three sisters, and the handcrafted sourdough and pastries with a growing community—keeping the online presence warm, consistent, and true to the farm-to-table spirit of the business. Tina carefully monitors her diet due

Tina Elwood Gehrke
Jul 11 min read


The Surprising Benefits of Sourdough for Your Gut Health
Hi, little-sister Tina here! Sourdough bread has been gaining popularity beyond its delicious taste and unique texture. More people are discovering that sourdough offers benefits that go beyond flavor, especially for gut health. Unlike regular bread, sourdough undergoes a natural fermentation process that changes its nutritional profile and how it interacts with your digestive system. This post explores how sourdough can support your gut and why it might be a better choice f

Tina Elwood Gehrke
May 172 min read
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