At Local Roots December 27-31

Christmas is past, and the feasts with family and friends are behind us. Feeling stuffed? Enjoying vacation? Yeah, me too!

I'll have limited amounts and varieties of bread at Local Roots Market this week. Here's what you'll find on my shelves:

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar and pepper jack)
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Garlic pita chips
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Rosemary cider bread
--Savory apple flatbread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find cheddar dill rolls. Not sure yet if I will make anything sweet for the bakery case -- stop in later this week to find out.

If you can't find your favorite bread here and really want it this week, give me a shout! And in the meantime, have a Happy New Year!

At Local Roots December 19-24

Christmas is almost here! And if you're looking for fresh bread, rolls, or maybe even a special dessert to share at the family feast, well, I know where you can find some. (Local Roots, of course!)

I plan on taking a partial vacation between Christmas and New Year's, which means that I will bring a limited variety and limited quantities of bread to Local Roots next week (and none at all to Wooster Natural Foods). So stock up now!

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

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Baklava
--Cheese crackers (cheddar and pepper jack)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: chèvre-rosemary, gouda-sage, Miami-parsley
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Cinnamon pita chips
--Cornmeal bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple hickory pie (possible)
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--Rolls (wheat and garlic-herb)
--Rosemary cider bread
--Sandwich buns
--Savory apple flatbread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find:

--Baklava
--Candied ginger-cardamom bars
--Cherry-blue cheese rolls

Have a joyful Christmas!

At Local Roots December 12-17

Christmas is coming, and this Saturday brings another holiday Artisan Day to Local Roots! Come to the market to find a beautiful and practical selection of locally-crafted gifts from jewelry and clothing to wooden bowls, pottery mugs and dishes, and much, MUCH more!

In addition, Marilou Suszko, author of the new cookbook The Locavore's Kitchen, will be on hand to sign books. Her new book is my new go-to cookbook for seasonal produce ideas -- it is great!

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

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Baklava
--Cheese crackers (cheddar and pepper jack)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: chèvre-rosemary, gouda-sage, Ludlow-basil
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Cinnamon pita chips
--Cornmeal bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Garlic pita chips
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Limpa rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--Rosemary cider bread
--Sandwich buns
--Savory apple flatbread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Sunshine cookies
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find:

--Baklava
--Sunshine cookies
--Swiss cheese rolls with Heritage Grass Farms Swiss chunks

On Saturday, I'll also have fresh almond croissants and chocolate croissants on hand for the Artisan crowd. If you missed them at the last Artisan Day, don't miss them this weekend!

In addition, I have two more baking classes scheduled at Today's Kitchen Store:

--Saturday, January 7: Need to Knead? comparing regular bread dough with the no-knead method
--Saturday, January 14: Wheat or Spelt -- simple bread, pizza, and cracker recipes using these two related grains

Both classes are hands-on, so there will be limited seating. If you're interested, stop in at TKS or contact them through their web site!

Happy Holidays!

At Local Roots December 5-10

Well, here's December -- time to start winding up for the holidays to wind down the year. And yes, there is plenty of holiday-oriented baking going on around here!

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

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Baklava
--Cheese crackers (cheddar and pepper jack)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-dill, gouda-sage, Ludlow-basil
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Cinnamon pita chips
--Cornmeal bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Garlic pita chips
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Limpa rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--Rosemary cider bread
--Sandwich buns
--Savory apple flatbread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Sunshine cookies
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find:

--Baklava
--Cherry-blue cheese rolls with blue cheese from Kokoborrego, dried cherries, and pecans
--Pumpkin spice biscotti
--Sunshine cookies

You still have time to sign up for my bread class on Saturday, December 10 at Today's Kitchen Store in Wooster -- I'll be teaching a class on Holiday Yeast Breads and sharing some exciting new ideas to treat your family for the holidays!

Enjoy!