Anja Eckert

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About

I’m Anja – the creator of Our Gabled Home, where I share my love for sourdough, traditional German recipes, and the joy of a well-lived, handmade life.

I grew up in various German cities, always in a home where the smell of freshly baked bread was as familiar as morning coffee. My mother learned sourdough baking from her mother-in-law, and I learned it from her – not formally, but by peeking over her shoulder as she moved through the kitchen.

When I moved to the U.S. in the mid-90s, I suddenly missed the simple, honest foods of home. So I began recreating them – one loaf, one pretzel, one meal at a time. What started as homesickness became a lifelong passion to preserve the flavors, stories, and traditions that shaped me.

In 2018, I started Our Gabled Home to share my family’s approach to sourdough and German cooking – a simpler, less wasteful, more intuitive way that anyone can embrace. Whether you’re here to learn how to bake with your starter or cook a meal that connects you to your roots, I’m so glad you’re here.

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My Philosophy

I believe food connects generations. It’s not just about recipes- it’s about keeping traditions alive and bringing comfort and nourishment to your table.

My approach is simple:

• No waste: You don’t need to discard half your starter to make great bread.
• No overwhelm: Step-by-step, clear instructions so you can succeed the first (or second!) time.
• No perfection: Real kitchens, real families, real food.

I teach what I know – how to make sourdough approachable, how to bring German traditions to life, and how to slow down enough to enjoy both.

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Features & Work

My work has been featured across blogs, magazines, and podcasts, and my YouTube videos have helped tens of thousands of people rediscover the joy of sourdough and authentic German meals.

I’ve also written Sourdough Made Simple, a guide that walks readers through my no-fuss, heritage method for starting and keeping a happy, healthy sourdough starter.

For those who want more hands-on guidance, I created Super Simple Sourdough, an online course that takes you step-by-step through the entire sourdough journey – from creating your starter to baking your first beautiful loaf.

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Fun Facts

🥨 I was born in Stuttgart, Germany – the land of soft pretzels and hearty bread.
🍞 I still mill my own flour and bake bread every week (my family insists the sourdough pretzels are better than the yeast ones).
🌿 I love a tidy kitchen, linen aprons, and the rhythm of old traditions meeting modern life.
🇩🇪 My favorite breakfast? A true Sonntagsfrühstück – fresh rolls, butter, jam, soft-boiled eggs, and a pot of tea.
🏡 When I’m not filming or baking, you’ll find me in my garden, sewing, or chatting with my mom in Germany about bread (always bread).

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Let’s Connect!

Come join me on this journey of home, heritage, and handmade living:

• YouTube – weekly videos and tutorials
• Instagram – daily stories and behind-the-scenes
• Pinterest – for recipes and homesteading inspiration
• Newsletter – Subscribe for fresh recipes, practical tips, and old-world inspiration straight to your inbox

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