About Us | Brightside Catered Events

Hey there!

My name is Morgen Smith.

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The Owner, Visionary, and Head Chef at

Brightside Catered Events.

I always knew that I was called to serve people in some way with my creativity and love for food. It wasn't until I started experimenting with sourdough that I really knew this was what I was meant to be doing.

It started out with a tiny cup of sourdough starter that was gifted to me by a family member. Through many tests and trials I came to realize that I could replace every single store bought bread product in my home with a healthier and more flavorful option for my family and me.

What started with just baking for my household quickly became baking enough to give to my family and friends as gifts. After receiving so much positive feedback, I decided I should try and offer this to my community as a legitimate substitute to the "conventional bread" that's filled with added chemicals, unnecessary sugars, and shelf preserving additives that cause so many problems with health that we see on the daily.

Although we only sell sourdough bread and healthier baked goods right now, my goal is to become a full service caterer offering simple and healthy foods prepared with thoughtfully sourced ingredients. I've worked in the food industry and in catering and events for most of my adult life. It's always been a passion of mine. I really enjoy serving people by elevating an event and making it memorable whether it be with my easy going personality or creative food set ups. I cannot wait to be able to offer healthier, and one of kind meals for people in my community and surrounding areas.

Fun Facts About Sourdough

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High In Antioxidants

Sourdough bread is high in antioxidants, which can help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. These antioxidants may reduce the risk of chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease

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Good For Your Gut

The fermentation process for sourdough bread can lead to an increased number of prebiotic- and probiotic-like properties, which help improve gut health, according to a 2021 review in the journal Microorganisms. Look for sourdough bread made with whole grains, which are higher in fiber than processed grains, giving your bread additional gut-friendly benefits.

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Easy To Digest

What sets sourdough apart from traditional bread is that it is made by fermenting flour and water rather than adding yeast to create a leaven. The fermentation process helps make calcium, sodium, magnesium, iron, and zinc more available to the body

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High in Vitamins

Sourdough bread contains higher levels of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants than other breads1 2 3. It is a rich source of B vitamins, including thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, biotin, and folic acid4.