At the Market 4/2 and 4/3

If you come to Local Roots this weekend, here's what you'll find on my shelf:

--Sesame thins
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: two varieties -- dill cheddar or Chouda (Cheddar-Gouda combination) with lemon thyme
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pumpernickel bread
--Whole wheat pita (in bags of four)

I'm especially excited about the Chouda-thyme artisan bread: the Chouda is a new cheese from master cheesemaker Brian Schlatter of Canal Junction Farmstead Cheese, and it's delicious. The salty creaminess of the cheese is balanced by dried lemon thyme, savory but with a fresh citrus sparkle on your tastebuds.

Saturday morning, you'll also find fresh pains au chocolat in the pastry case. Using homemade croissant dough, rich with local butter, milk, and egg, these pastries have a hidden bar of quality semi-sweet chocolate tucked inside the flaky layers. These little rolls tend to sell out, so stop by early to get yours!

And enjoy the brilliant sunshine and warmth this holiday weekend!