Born in Quebec, Richard Bourdon was studying the French horn at the Hague Conservatory when he decided he wanted to apprentice as either a baker or farmer. Fortunately, he ended up a baker, and his path to flour, fermentation and Massachusetts began. Berkshire Mountain Bakery is renowned for its high quliaty bread and sourdough pizzas.
If you have the opportunity to meet Richard Bourdon you will be struck by his energy and drive. You can find him on any given day doing any of the following: mixing the dough, shaping the loaves, stretching the pizza, sweeping the floors, bagging the cookies or helping out a customer at the counter. If you are lucky enough to have him help you, you will discover a man who still speaks with a gentle French accent who is passionate about the food he produces. His knowledge and enthusiasm will leave you wondering if this man is a baker or a teacher and philosopher. For those of us who know him well, we know he is all of the above. We invite you to taste the bread baked by a man who is truly committed to bringing better food to this world.
