Organic French Bakery in Sonoma County

Slow Food Snail of Approval 2025 for Sarmentine Organic French Bakery

Organic Local Ingredients

We believe in the power of nature's bounty, sourcing the finest local produce to ensure our baked goods are not only delicious but also sustainably made. With our baked goods, you can experience the highest quality while supporting our commitment to both your palate and the planet.

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Made with Levain - French Sourdough -

The best flavors emerge from homemade natural Levain and patience. The art of breadmaking requires time to weave its magic through the long, slow fermentation process that gives our bread its exceptional taste and texture.

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Handcrafted Daily from scratch

From the first crack of dawn, our skilled artisans pour their hearts and souls into every loaf, pastry, and confection that graces our shelves, honoring our commitment for exceptional taste and quality.

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All we knead is love

We believe that not all the bread is made equal.

We believe the best breads are made from the soul of the Artisan Boulanger (baker) who kneads them.

We believe superior baked goods cannot be made using shortcuts, but rather can only be crafted by upholding the traditional techniques and respect for the ingredients.

We believe tasteful bread comes from homemade natural Levain (French sourdough) and long/slow fermentation.

We believe using locally sourced organic ingredients allows us to taste our terroir and preserve it for future generations.

We believe in choosing what we eat, to share it with our loved ones.

We believe in not compromising quality, taste, and sustainability.

We believe a better world lies in eating sustainably grown local food.

We believe “All we knead is Love,” love of the French traditional techniques, love of our baked goods, love for the families enjoying them, and love for the next generation.

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Discover our Pastry Classes

Pâte à choux - Pastry Class
$120.00
Limit 8 per order

Learn how to master classic French choux pastry and create cream puffs, chouquettes, and filled choux with mascarpone whipped cream and chocolate. Join a hands-on baking workshop guided by a French pastry chef in Sonoma County.

Course outline

  1. Making the choux pastry dough
    Master the base recipe, the right techniques, and the key ratios needed to achieve a smooth, pliable, and perfectly consistent dough.

  2. Piping & baking
    Learn to pipe your chouquettes and choux with a pastry bag, then bake them to golden perfection with a light, hollow centre.

  3. Preparing the fillings
    Make a mascarpone whipped cream and a rich chocolate filling — two classic French pastry staples you'll use again and again.

  4. Filling & decorating
    Fill and decorate your choux from start to finish to create indulgent, elegant pieces that are ready to enjoy.

What you'll make

  1. Perfectly risen cream puffs

  2. Chouquettes with pearl sugar

  3. Choux with mascarpone & chocolate

What you'll leave with

Each participant actively takes part throughout the session in a warm and friendly atmosphere. By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with your own handmade creations, the full recipe, and all the skills needed to recreate them at home — piping, baking, fillings, and decoration included.

Practical Information

Classes are open to guests ages 12 and up, with a maximum of 8 participants per workshop to ensure a personalized hands-on experience. A minimum of 3 participants is required. If fewer than 3 guests are registered 5 days before the class, we will contact you to reschedule to another available date or issue a full refund.
Read Terms of Service & Workshop Policies (.pdf)

Schedule: Saturdays, 4 pm to 6 pm

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Lemon Meringue Tart – Pastry Class
$120.00
Limit 8 per order

Learn how to make the perfect French lemon meringue tart with a crisp sweet shortcrust pastry, homemade lemon curd, and silky Italian meringue. Guided by a French pastry chef in Sonoma County, this hands-on workshop is designed for all levels and combines technique, creativity, and authentic French pastry know-how.

Course outline

  1. Sweet Shortcrust Pastry

    Learn how to prepare a classic French sweet shortcrust pastry (pâte brisée sucrée) — buttery, crisp, and perfectly baked as the base of your tart. You will also learn how to line a tart tin with perfectly sharp and clean edges for a professional finish.

  2. Homemade lemon curd
    Master the technique for a smooth, tangy lemon curd — the bright, citrusy heart of the tart.

  3. Italian meringue
    Discover the secrets of Italian meringue — how to whip and cook it to achieve a glossy, light, and stable topping.

  4. Assembly & decoration
    Assemble and decorate your tart with precision — combining all three components into a finished, elegant creation ready to take home.

What you'll make

  1. Sweet shortcrust tart shell

  2. Homemade lemon curd

  3. Silky Italian meringue

  4. Fully assembled lemon meringue tart

What you'll leave with

Each participant builds their own tart from scratch in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. You'll leave with your finished creation, the full recipe, and the confidence to recreate this French classic at home — crust, curd, meringue, and all.

Practical Information

Classes are open to guests ages 12 and up, with a maximum of 8 participants per workshop to ensure a personalized hands-on experience. A minimum of 3 participants is required. If fewer than 3 guests are registered 5 days before the class, we will contact you to reschedule to another available date or issue a full refund.
Red Terms of Service & Workshop Policies (.pdf)

Schedule: Saturdays, 4 pm to 6 pm

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Classic French Macarons - Pastry Class
$120.00
Limit 8 per order

Step into the delicate world of French pâtisserie and master one of its most iconic and refined desserts — from batter to filling, start to finish.

Course outline

  1. Meringue preparation
    Learn to make a perfectly stable meringue — the essential foundation for light, airy macaron shells with a smooth top and defined foot.

  2. Macaronage & piping

    Master the macaronage technique — folding the batter to just the right consistency — then pipe uniform shells with confidence and precision.

  3. Baking the shells
    Discover the key baking techniques to achieve perfectly risen shells with the signature "feet" that define a great macaron.

  4. Ganaches & fillings

    Prepare smooth, flavourful ganaches for each variety — chocolate, pistachio, passion fruit, vanilla, raspberry, and coffee — and fill your macarons to perfection.

Flavours available

  • Session A: Chocolate, Pistachio, Passion fruit

  • Session B: Vanilla, Raspberry, Coffee

What you'll leave with

Under the guidance of a professional French pastry chef, each participant creates beautiful, delicious macarons from scratch. You'll leave with your own box of handmade creations, the full recipe, and the confidence and precision to recreate them at home.

Practical Information

Classes are open to guests ages 12 and up, with a maximum of 8 participants per workshop to ensure a personalized hands-on experience. A minimum of 3 participants is required. If fewer than 3 guests are registered 5 days before the class, we will contact you to reschedule to another available date or issue a full refund.
Read Terms of Service & Workshop Policies (.pdf)

Schedule: Saturdays, 4 pm to 6 pm

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Paris-Brest - Pastry Class
$120.00
Limit 8 per order

Master one of the most iconic French pastries — a light choux ring filled with smooth praline buttercream and a rich pure praline core, assembled and finished like a professional.

Course outline

  1. Choux pastry dough & piping

    Prepare a classic choux pastry dough and pipe it into the signature Paris-Brest ring — achieving a light, perfectly puffed result every time.

  2. Praliné buttercream
    Master the traditional French hazelnut buttercream — smooth, rich, and intensely flavoured — a cornerstone technique of professional French pâtisserie.

  3. Pure praliné core
    Discover the secret centre of the Paris-Brest — a deep, intense pure praliné insert that gives each bite its signature richness.

  4. Assembly & finishing
    Learn professional assembly and decoration techniques to compose and present your Paris-Brest beautifully before taking it home.

What you'll make

  • Light choux pastry ring

  • Praline buttercream

  • Pure praline core

What you'll leave with

Guided by a professional French pastry chef, each participant creates their own Paris-Brest from scratch using methods drawn directly from professional bakeries. You'll leave with your beautifully finished creation, the full recipe, and the skills to recreate this French classic at home.

Practical Information

Classes are open to guests ages 12 and up, with a maximum of 8 participants per workshop to ensure a personalized hands-on experience. A minimum of 3 participants is required. If fewer than 3 guests are registered 5 days before the class, we will contact you to reschedule to another available date or issue a full refund.
Red Terms of Service & Workshop Policies (.pdf)

Schedule: Saturdays, 4 pm to 6 pm

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