Leslie Arnette

Leslie Arnette, chef-owner of The Bread Box--a cottage baking business specializing in long-fermentation, small-batch sourdoughs, bagels, English muffins and pretzels--is a lifelong Ventura resident. Hiking is her go-to whenever she is in a creative rut, and nature always inspires new ideas. Though her goal is to open a breakfast restaurant in Ventura within the next few years, for now she does office deliveries and pop-ups. Find her @the.bread.box.ventura or via email here.

Photo by Viktor Budnik