Taylor Swift’s homemade sourdough left an impression on Tate McRae before she even took a bite. The “Sports Car” singer revealed that Swift previously sent her a freshly baked loaf, continuing the pop superstar’s growing tradition of gifting bread to her famous friends. However, it was not only the sourdough that caught McRae’s attention. The entire basket smelled so good that it left her wondering what perfume Swift wears.
Tate McRae and Justin Bieber reportedly headed to the private Manhattan club following the New York Knicks’ historic Game 4 victory. The pair spent the evening socializing with Swift, Sombr and sisters Este, Danielle and Alana Haim. By that point, McRae had already received one of Swift’s increasingly famous homemade sourdough loaves.
“The basket smelled amazing,” McRae told Variety, leaning forward as though she was sharing a secret. “I don’t know what perfume she wears, but I was like, ‘She must smell incredible.’”
McRae did not identify the fragrance or confirm whether the scent came directly from Swift’s perfume, the bread, or something else included in the basket. The gift nevertheless offered another glimpse into Swift’s habit of using baking to connect with the people in her inner circle. Swift has also reportedly baked for Sombr, the Haim sisters, and Selena Gomez.
Taylor Swift Says Sourdough Has ‘Taken Over’ Her Life
Fans learned more about Swift’s passion for baking during her August 13, 2025, appearance on “New Heights,” the podcast hosted by Travis Kelce and his brother, Jason Kelce.
Travis opened up about seeing the singer’s interests at home, including the hobby that had begun occupying a considerable amount of her time. “It’s been so fun to see what Taylor actually gets into around the house,” the Kansas City Chiefs tight end said.
Swift admitted that bread had become one of her most frequent conversation topics. “I’m really talking about bread 60% of the time now,” she joked.
Her baking experiments have reportedly included traditional sourdough, blueberry lemon, cinnamon swirl and cinnamon raisin varieties. “We’re very deep in a sourdough obsession that has taken over my life,” Swift said.
The singer acknowledged that her culinary interests tend to rotate, admitting she has “a different baking obsession every six months.” That prompted an appreciative response from Kelce, who declared, “I am the luckiest man in the world.”
Travis Kelce Supported Taylor Swift’s Baking Habit
Kelce later revealed that one of his most successful gifts to Swift was directly connected to her sourdough fixation. Rather than buying something flashy, the NFL star gave his future wife a practical tool that made it easier to enjoy her homemade creations. “I will say one of Tay’s favorite gifts that I got her was the bread slicer,” he shared.
Kelce joked that the appliance was necessary because of the amount of bread Swift had been making at home. “[I bought it] because she’s been throwing together so much f-cking sourdough,” he said. “Gosh, they’re the best gut healers. I love you, Tay.”
Tate McRae Attended Swift And Kelce’s Wedding
McRae’s friendship with Swift extended beyond bread baskets and celebrity nights out. In July, she joined the approximately 1,000 guests who watched Swift and Kelce exchange vows at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The superstar couple married on July 3 during an elaborate ceremony that brought together family members, musicians, actors and professional athletes.
Just weeks later, McRae returned to Los Angeles for another major sporting event, delivering the match ball at the opening of a FIFA World Cup game. She also attended Justin Bieber’s Skylrk World Cup party with Hailey Bieber following Spain’s title victory on July 19.
Hailey praised McRae’s ability to command attention as a performer while remaining grounded away from the stage. “I think she just stands out so distinctly,” Bieber said, per the Variety report. “You can’t help but want to listen and watch her. She works her a-s off. She’s making a clear mark.”
The model added that McRae’s personality makes her equally memorable in private. “Tate is as sweet as they come. I may be biased when I say I love a Canadian,” like her husband, “but I really do. She is salt of the earth, grounded and always fun to be around.”
Panera Celebrated Taylor Swift’s Wedding With Free Sourdough
Swift’s love of sourdough became part of the public celebration surrounding her marriage to Kelce. Days after their Madison Square Garden wedding, Panera announced a limited promotion called “The Loaf Story.”
On July 9, participating restaurants offered 13 complimentary sourdough loaves on a first-come, first-served basis. Only 13 were available at each participating location. Customers could also receive free bread-themed stickers featuring “cheeky loaf-inspired sayings.”
The promotion played off both Swift’s baking hobby and the massive attention surrounding her wedding. “Panera knows all too well that no loaf story is complete without sourdough,” the restaurant chain said in its release.
Between Kelce’s bread slicer, Panera’s giveaway and McRae’s fragrant gift basket, Swift’s sourdough obsession has continued to make headlines.
