At Local Roots August 29-September 3

Here's what you'll find on my shelves at Local Roots Market this week:

--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar and pepper jack)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-dill, chèvre-rosemary, feta-oregano, Ludlow with basil, Miami Erie Canal with parsley
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Hot dog/brat buns
--Jalapeno-cheddar bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Sandwich buns
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, I plan to have cabbage curry vegetable rolls as well as cheese rolls containing fresh cheddar curds from Blue Jacket Dairy. Not sure yet if I will have anything sweet in the case -- "like" the Grain Maker Facebook page to find out what I might make as a surprise!

At Local Roots August 22-27

It's almost time to head back to school, so it's a good time to check out what Local Roots has available for packed lunches and snacks. Be creative -- there's a lot of great stuff there!

I would, of course, recommend some good whole grain bread for sandwiches. So here's what you'll find on my shelves at Local Roots Market this week:

--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar and pepper jack)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-dill, chèvre-rosemary, feta-oregano, Ludlow with basil, Miami Erie Canal with parsley
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Hot dog/brat buns
--Jalapeno-cheddar bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Sandwich buns
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, I'll start the week with the last of the Italian zucchini rolls (just four, today only!) and then return with the summer salsa rolls from two weeks ago: tomatoes, corn, onions, jalapeno pepper, and fresh cheddar curds.

I'm also hoping to make some sort of peach cake later today for the bakery case... so stop by and see what I come up with!

Celebrate summer with Local Roots!

At Local Roots August 15-20

Here's what you'll find on my shelves at Local Roots Market this week:

--Artisan wheat bread
--Baguettes
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar and pepper jack)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: chèvre-rosemary, feta-oregano, Ludlow with basil, Miami Erie Canal with parsley
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Hot dog/brat buns
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Sandwich buns
--Sesame thins
--Shortcakes
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--Zaatar flatbread

I'm trying a new bread variation this week: jalapeno-cheddar, with fresh jalapenos from Crooked Barn Farm and cheddar cheese from Meadow Maid. Let me know what you think!

The roll flavor of the week (starting Tuesday) will be Italian zucchini with homegrown zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, basil, and oregano; onion from Martha's Farm; and Burr Oak (Parmesan-style) cheese from Canal Junction Farmstead Cheese. Should be tasty!

Have you stopped by Local Roots lately?

A New Cake Recipe

Many years ago, I made a Spanish torta de almendra -- or orange-almond cake -- for friends. I still pull it out once in a while for a special occasion, because I like cakes that are light but full of flavor, and this fits the bill.

But this week, I've been surrounded by the fragrance of fresh lemon basil, and I thought it might just make an interesting variation on the torta de almendra. So behold, my lemon herb-almond cake, featuring fresh lemon basil from Karen's Garden Delights, lemon verbena syrup from the ever-creative folks at Simple Products, whole wheat pastry flour from Stutzman Farms, and butter and milk from Hartzler Family Dairy.

I haven't tried it yet myself, but my mouth is watering over the scent of warm cake! You'll find it at Local Roots later this morning!

At Local Roots August 8-13

Local Roots Market and Cafe is now open SIX days a week! And that means I am up waaaaay early, baking every day just for you!

Here's what you'll find on my shelves at Local Roots Market this week:

--Artisan wheat bread
--Baguettes (plain and garlic herb -- planned!)
--Cheese crackers (pepper jack)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-basil, cheddar-dill, chèvre-rosemary, feta-oregano, Ludlow with basil, Miami Erie Canal with parsley
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Hot dog/brat buns
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Sandwich buns
--Sesame thins
--Shortcakes
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--Zaatar flatbread

Starting Tuesday, the featured vegetable roll flavor of the week will be:

--Summer salsa, with tomatoes from Karen's Garden Delights, sweet corn from The People's Garden, onions from Adonai Acres, fresh cheddar curds from Blue Jacket Dairy, poblano peppers, and Southwestern spices. These reheat very well, so grab a couple and save one for lunch later in the week!

I'm hoping to make a new cake for the bakery case this week, so stay tuned!

At Local Roots August 3-6

Starting next Monday, Local Roots Market and Cafe will be open SIX days a week! And yes, I plan to be baking and supplying both market and cafe each of those days.

Here's what you'll find on my shelves at Local Roots Market this week:

--Artisan wheat bread
--Cheese crackers (pepper jack)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-dill, chèvre-rosemary, feta-oregano, Ludlow with basil
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Hot dog/brat buns
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Sandwich buns
--Sesame thins
--Shortcakes
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, I'll have only one type of vegetable roll:

--Spicy pac choi is back! with homegrown pac choi and garlic, Adonai Acres onion, and a spicy Asian-style peanut sauce with natural peanut butter from Sherry's Classic Cuisine.

In addition, you'll find fresh almond croissants in the bakery case each day (until the dough runs out)! Sweet, but not too cloying, these flaky pastries feature local butter, milk, eggs, and a touch of maple sugar. SO good!

See you at the market!