At Local Roots December 26-29

The week between Christmas and New Year's is a much-needed partial vacation for me, and with the winter storm warning for today, you can imagine that I won't expect too many customers to show up at the market!  I'll have a minimal selection this week:

--Artisan wheat bread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, pepper jack)
--Granola (cinnamon pecan, coconut almond)
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Rosemary cider bread --Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings


I may end up baking a few more things, but otherwise I'm sticking to the basics.  Enjoy the holidays!

At Local Roots December 17-22

Christmas is coming!  I'll be baking through Saturday to supply your holiday table. Here's what you'll find on my shelves at Local Roots Market this week:

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Baguettes
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Cranberry-almond bread
--Dinner rolls
--Garlic-herb bread
--Granola (cinnamon pecan, coconut almond)
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Julekake (Norwegian Christmas bread)
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Multigrain bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpkin seed-sage bread
--Rosemary bread
--Rosemary cider bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Tortillas -- whole wheat 
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

I will NOT have anything in the bakery case -- look for almond croissants to return in the New Year!

At Local Roots December 10-15

Christmas isn't that far away -- time to think about the bread you want for your holiday feast!

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

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Baguettes
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, pepper jack)--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Cranberry-almond bread
--Dinner rolls
--Garlic-herb bread
--Granola (cinnamon pecan, coconut almond)
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Julekake (Norwegian Christmas bread)
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Multigrain bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpkin seed-sage bread
--Rosemary bread
--Rosemary cider bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Tortillas -- whole wheat 
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

Please note that there will be NO baklava this week as sales have been slow.

At Local Roots December 3-8

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

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Baguettes
--Baklava
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Cranberry-almond bread
--Garlic-herb bread--Granola (cinnamon pecan, coconut almond)
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Julekake (Norwegian Christmas bread)
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Multigrain bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpkin seed-sage bread
--Rosemary bread--Rosemary cider bread
--Sesame thins--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Tortillas -- whole wheat 
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

And look for baklava and almond croissants in the bakery case by week's end...

At Local Roots November 26-December 1

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

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Baguettes
--Baklava
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Cranberry-almond bread
--Dill bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Granola (cinnamon pecan, coconut almond)
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Multigrain bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpkin seed-sage bread
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Rosemary cider bread
--Savory apple flatbread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Tortillas -- whole wheat 
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

Time for Tea!

I know, it's warm and lovely out today, but the colder weather is right around the corner.  And what's better on a cold day than a cup of hot tea?

Introducing a new limited edition tea: Yuletide Revels.  This robust Assam tea (organic and fair-trade) is blended with organic roasted cacao nibs, cinnamon, cloves, orange peel, and locally grown lemon verbena and bronze fennel.  It's a warming spice tea with a little extra depth, just perfect for the holidays.  Try it by the cup in the Local Roots Cafe -- or pick up a pack from my tea shelves at Local Roots.

Also on my tea shelves at Local Roots: tea samplers.  Can't commit to just one tea?  Each box contains four bags each of four different blends:

--teas: Ceylon Sunshine, Earl's Garden, English Rose, Green Light
--herbal tisanes (caffeine free): Honey and Lemon, Lavender Lemonade, Peppermint Twist, Spring Greening

Give them as gifts and keep a box in your desk for yourself!

At Local Roots November 19-21

Thanksgiving is almost here, and my baking for the first part of the week is geared toward supplying your holiday feast with fresh bread. Here's what you'll find on my shelves at Local Roots Market this week:

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Baguettes (Wednesday ONLY)
--Baklava
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Cornbread
--Cranberry-almond bread
--Dinner rolls
--Garlic-herb bread
--Granola (cinnamon pecan, coconut almond)
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple hickory pie
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Multigrain bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pumpkin seed-sage bread
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Rosemary cider bread
--Savory apple flatbread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Tortillas -- whole wheat 
--Whole wheat sandwich bread

Happy Thanksgiving!
 

At Local Roots November 12-17

Thanksgiving is coming, so by the end of the week I'll start having some items on my shelves at Local Roots that will go well with your holiday feasts.

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

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Baguettes (Saturday ONLY)
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--NEW! Cranberry-almond bread
--Dill bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Granola (cinnamon pecan)
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Multigrain bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--Pumpkin seed-sage bread
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Rosemary cider bread
--Savory apple flatbread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Tortillas -- whole wheat 
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

By the weekend, you'll also find a couple of maple hickory pies on the shelves and possibly some crusty rolls.

In the bakery case, I plan to have:

--Almond croissants (Saturday only)
--Baklava

Stock up now!

At Local Roots November 5-10

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

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Baguettes (Saturday ONLY)
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Granola (cinnamon pecan)
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Multigrain bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--Pumpkin seed-sage bread
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Rosemary cider bread
--Savory apple flatbread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Tortillas -- whole wheat definitely, possibly whole spelt as well
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, I'll have:

--Almond croissants (Saturday only)
--Maple hickory pie

On Saturday, November 10, I'll be at the market to sample some of my newer products.  Martha Gaffney of Martha's Farm will also be there to sample her smoked turkey for Thanksgiving, and who knows?  We might just have some tasty little sandwiches for you to try.

At Local Roots October 29-November 3

The outdoor farmers' market season ended with a chilly, rainy day, low traffic -- and good sales!  Thanks so much to all those faithful customers who stopped by to pick up bread and other baked goods for the week!

Here's what you'll find on my shelves at Local Roots Market this week -- look for some "new" items that debuted at the outdoor market:

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Baguettes (Saturday ONLY)
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--NEW! Granola (cinnamon pecan)
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--NEW! Multigrain bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--NEW! Pumpkin seed-sage bread
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Rosemary cider bread
--Savory apple flatbread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--NEW! Tortillas -- whole wheat definitely, possibly whole spelt as well
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

I am hoping to bring the following to the bakery case -- depending on how things turn out this week:

--Almond croissants (Saturday ONLY)
--Carrot spice muffins (with Indian spices and candied ginger)
--Chocolate croissants (Saturday ONLY)

My artisan bread class at TKS this coming Saturday is FULL!  But there's a good-sized waiting list, and we're trying to schedule a second session, so if you still want to give it a try, stop by TKS and let them know you're interested!

At Local Roots October 22-27

This coming Saturday will be the last Saturday for the Downtown Wooster Farmers' Market for the year, and no matter the weather, I plan to be there.  Stop by to say hello and to get an almond croissant or some other goodie!

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

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--NEW! Pumpkin seed-sage bread
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Rosemary cider bread
--Savory apple flatbread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, I'll have a cappuccino spice cake made with whole wheat pastry flour from Stutzman Farms, maple syrup from Gortner's, eggs from Autumn Harvest Farm, milk and butter from Hartzler Family Dairy, and organic Sumatra coffee from my friends at Oak Grove Coffee Company.

And there's still time to sign up for my artisan bread class at Today's Kitchen Store on Saturday, November 3.  It will be fun!

At Local Roots October 15-20

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

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts--Pumpernickel bread
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Rosemary cider bread
--Savory apple flatbread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

At Local Roots October 8-13

Fall is definitely settling in with cooler weather and hints of frost, so it's time to enjoy fall flavors!  I've got most of my cooler-weather breads back in rotation now, so look for them this week,

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

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pita chips (garlic)
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Rosemary cider bread
--Savory apple flatbread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

I'm planning on making gingerbread for the bakery case, so look for it Tuesday.

At Local Roots October 1-6

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

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pita chips (garlic)
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Rosemary cider bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

Nothing planned so far for the bakery case...

At Local Roots September 24-29

Fall is here, and the weather is definitely cooling down.  Time for bread!

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

--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pita chips (garlic)
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

I also plan to bring apple strudel bread and rosemary cider bread back later this week.  There will be limited supplies of both of these during the season, due to the higher cost of cider (because of a short apple crop this year).

Happy Fall!

At Local Roots September 17-22

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

--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Honey spelt oat bread--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pita chips (garlic)
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Sun bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, I'll have old-fashioned spice cookies, buttery cookies with whole wheat pastry flour, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg.  Try one with a cup of tea to warm up this week!

At Local Roots September 10-15

It's county fair week!  But you probably won't eat every meal at the fair, right?  So be sure to stop in at Local Roots for fresh produce, locally-raised meats, Ohio dairy products, and -- of course! -- fresh bread!

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

--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Sun bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

Nothing planned for the bakery case thus far...

New! Multigrain Bread

I've had people ask me off and on if I make a multigrain bread. As of today, the answer is YES. 

Look for the new struan (Scottish name for this artisan multigrain) at the outdoor market tomorrow. It's loaded with whole spelt flour, whole wheat flour, buckwheat flour, cornmeal, rolled oats, and brown basmati rice -- all but the rice are locally grown and milled -- is sweetened with local sorghum molasses, and has only enough unbleached flour for kneading. Good stuff!

If it catches on, I'll start making it for Local Roots come fall...
 

At Local Roots September 4-8

Hope you had a great Labor Day weekend!  I was very happy to give my oven a rest for a couple of days (it was pretty relieved, too, I think).  But I'm back in action this morning, making fresh bread to deliver to Local Roots.

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

--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Garlic-herb bread--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Sun bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

Nothing planned for the bakery case thus far...

At Local Roots August 27 - September 1

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

--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Sun bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

Nothing planned for the bakery case thus far...

At Local Roots August 20-25

Can you believe summer is winding down already?  I can't say I miss the super-hot weather, not with all the baking I've been doing!

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

--Artisan wheat bread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack) --Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Sun bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find:

--Peach-date bars with peaches from Moreland Fruit Farms and oats and spelt pastry flour from Stutzman Farms
--Pecan shortbread -- buttery and loaded with pecans!

Hope the end of your summer is enjoyable!

At Local Roots August 13-18

Well, the oven has been fixed, and I'm back to a more normal baking schedule. Here's what you'll find on my shelves at Local Roots Market this week:

--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil-pine nut bread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Sun bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find:

--Lavender cookies
--Peach almond cake with peaches from Moreland Fruit Farm and a drizzle of red raspberry syrup from Simple Products

Enjoy!

At Local Roots July 30-August 4

"We are experiencing technical difficulties."  As in, my oven is out of commission and I'm adjusting my baking schedule and times to someone else's oven -- quite a challenge!  I will still have bread available at Local Roots this week, but there may be a limited variety.

At this point, here's what I plan to have on my shelves at Local Roots Market this week:

--Artisan wheat bread
--Cheese crackers
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Sun bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat sandwich bread--Zaatar flatbread

And don't look for anything in the bakery case: it's doubtful I'll get around to that this week.

Thanks for your patience!

At Local Roots July 23-28

Here comes the heat of summer again!  But I'm still baking, just with lots of fans running (and A/C if needed). Here's what you'll find on my shelves at Local Roots Market this week:

--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil-pine nut bread
--Cheese crackers
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Sun bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

Not sure yet what I'll have in the bakery case -- stay tuned to the Facebook page for later developments!

At Local Roots July 16-21

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

--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil-pine nut bread
--Cinnamon-pecan bread--Dill bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Sun bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find:

--Candied ginger-cardamom bars, buttery flat bars with whole wheat pastry flour and candied ginger.
--Jasmine ginger plum cake, with plums from Backyard Herbs soaked in jasmine green tea and baked into a delicious whole grain cake.

I may be testing some new recipes later this week, so anything can happen!

At Local Roots July 9-14

Thank goodness that heat wave has passed!  Now I can get a cool breeze coming in the window when I fire up the oven in the morning.

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

--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil-pine nut bread
--Cheese crackers (garlic-herb)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Sun bread
--Whole wheat pita
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find espresso chip shortbread, with Stutzman Farms wheat and buckwheat flours and Hartzler Family Dairy butter, as well as coffee from the new Oak Grove Coffee Company.

Stay cool!

At Local Roots July 2-7

Looks like it's going to be another hot week, just in time for Independence Day!  But if you plan on having a picnic for the holiday, think fresh bread!  Here's what you'll find on my shelves at Local Roots Market this week:

--Artisan wheat bread
--Baguettes
--Basil-pine nut bread
--Cheese crackers (garlic-herb)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Whole wheat pita--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find:

--Lavender cookies made with homegrown lavender, Hartzler Dairy butter, and Stutzman Farms wheat pastry flour
--Red, white, and blue bars (in the cooler) made with Chalow's red raspberries, Tara's blueberries, white chocolate, and Stutzman Farms oats and spelt

Happy Fourth!

At Local Roots June 25-30

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

--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil-pine nut bread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread--Dill bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread--Sun bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

Not sure if I will have anything for the bakery case or not -- stay tuned to my Facebook page to find out.

At Local Roots June 18-23

Summer arrives this week -- hooray!  Here's what you'll find on my shelves at Local Roots Market this week:

--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil-pine nut bread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)
--Chive bread
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins
--Shortcakes
--Spelt bread
--Sun bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find:

--Blueberry date bars with Moreland Fruit Farm blueberries and Stutzman Farm oats and spelt flour.

Welcome, Summer!

At Local Roots June 11-16

Looks like it'll be a hot one this week!  Here's what you'll find on my shelves at Local Roots Market this week:

--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil-pine nut bread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)
--Chive bread
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread--Sesame thins
--Shortcakes
--Spelt bread
--Sun bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find:

--Strawberry-date bars, made with Martha's Farm strawberries and Stutzman Farms oats and spelt pastry flour.  So good!
--Something else mid-week -- not sure yet what...

I'm also restocking the tea section this week and am working on making bags for sun tea.  Check it out!

At Local Roots June 4-9

Sorry, looks like I forgot to post last week.  It's been busy around here!  Here's what you'll find on my shelves at Local Roots Market this week:

--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil-pine nut bread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)
--NEW! Chive bread
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Garlic-herb bread--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rhubarb-ginger strudel bread
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins
--Shortcakes
--Spelt bread
--Sun bread, with sunflower seeds, sunflower oil, and lemon verbena syrup
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find:

--Strawberry-date bars, made with Martha's Farm strawberries and Stutzman Farms oats and spelt pastry flour.  So good!

I'm also selling at the Downtown Wooster Farmers Market this summer -- Saturdays from 8 AM to noon -- so stop by and say hello!

At Local Roots May 21-26

The tastes of summer are already here, and just in time for the Memorial Day weekend!

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

--Artisan wheat bread
--NEW! Basil-pine nut bread
--Breadsticks (cheese)
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Dried tomato flatbread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rhubarb-ginger strudel bread
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins
--BACK!  Shortcakes
--Spelt bread
--Sun bread, with sunflower seeds, sunflower oil, and lemon verbena syrup
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find:

--Cherry almond rolls
--NEW! White chocolate-coconut bars with Stutzman Farms wheat pastry flour, virgin coconut oil from the Local Roots Cupboard, and hints of fresh lime peel and candied ginger -- a luscious hit of tropical decadence!

I am also working on a possible surprise for this week -- fingers crossed!

At Local Roots May 14-19

Word on the street is that probably this week Local Roots will hit its first million in sales!  Way to go, Local Roots!  And I am proud to be a member.

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

--Artisan wheat bread
--Breadsticks (cheese)
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Dried tomato flatbread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rhubarb-ginger strudel bread
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Sun bread, with sunflower seeds, sunflower oil, and lemon verbena syrup
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find:

--Dark chocolate-double nut bars are back, with whole wheat pastry flour from Stutzman Farms, Hartzler Family Dairy butter, and hazelnuts from a local grower
--Date-pecan rolls (vegan, unsweetened)
--Lemon-herb-almond cake, a favorite from last summer with whole wheat pastry flour from Stutzman Farms, lemon basil from Karen's Garden Delights, and lemon verbena syrup from Simple Products

Enjoy!

At Local Roots May 7-12

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

--Artisan wheat bread
--Breadsticks (cheese, rosemary-garlic)
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Dried tomato flatbread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rhubarb-ginger strudel bread
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Sun bread, with sunflower seeds, sunflower oil, and lemon verbena syrup
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find:

--Basil-pine nut rolls (vegan)
--Chocolate croissants (delivered Wednesday, Friday, Saturday)
--Lavender shortbread

Happy Mother's Day to those bread-loving moms out there!

At Local Roots April 30-May 5

Yes, we're off to a rainy start for the week, but after working in the garden yesterday, I can handle a little drenching!  Besides, I can stay dry when I'm inside baking...

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

--Artisan wheat bread
--Breadsticks (cheese, rosemary-garlic)
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Dried tomato flatbread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rhubarb-ginger strudel bread
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--NEW!  Sun bread, with sunflower seeds, sunflower oil, and lemon verbena syrup
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find:

--Applesauce cake (coming Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning)
--Peanut butter brownie bars
--Raisin walnut rolls

In addition, I will be in the Local Roots demo kitchen on Saturday, May 5, sampling some of my new breads.  Stop in and see me!  And if you're there around noon, join me in the maypole dance in the parking lot -- part of our May Day celebration.

Welcome May!

At Local Roots April 23-28

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

--Artisan wheat bread
--Breadsticks (rosemary-garlic)
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Dried tomato flatbread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find:

--Blueberry-lemon verbena cake (vegan)
--Cherry-almond rolls (vegan)
--Dark chocolate-double nut bars

See you at the market!

At Local Roots April 16-21

Looking for good bread? Stop by Local Roots this week and check out these delicious breads on my shelves:

--Artisan wheat bread
--Breadsticks (rosemary-garlic, cheese)
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Dried tomato flatbread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find:

--Almond croissants will be back on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday this week!
--Black raspberry chocolate cake with raspberries from Banzhaf Garten Organic Farm, whole wheat pastry flour from Stutzman Farms, Gortner's maple syrup, and Moreland cider vinegar -- it's vegan but luscious!
--Date pecan rolls

Enjoy this lovely week!

At Local Roots April 9-14

The new breads seem to be a hit, so I'll keep making those -- and experimenting behind the scenes, too. Here's what you'll find on my shelves at Local Roots Market this week:

--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Breadsticks (rosemary-garlic, cheese)
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dill bread
--Dried tomato flatbread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Raisin-walnut bread
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find:

--Pear-hazelnut rolls

And I'm still pondering other items for the bakery case this week -- I'm not quite awake yet!

Hot Cross Buns!

They're slightly more than "one a penny, two a penny" -- have to account for the rising cost of everything over the past couple of centuries, you know. But these hot cross buns are a traditional Easter bread, enriched with butter and milk and egg, studded with raisins, and lightly spiced. And they'll be available at Local Roots for the Easter weekend.

(And maybe I'll even get some singles in the bakery case tomorrow!)

At Local Roots April 2-7

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

--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Breadsticks (rosemary-garlic, cheese)
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--NEW! Dill bread
--Dried tomato flatbread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pita chips
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--NEW! Raisin-walnut bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat pita
--NEW! 100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find:

--Espresso chip shortbread
--Raisin-walnut rolls

And for the Easter holiday, I'll have hot cross buns on the shelf and in the bakery case by the end of the week, along with packages of crusty wheat or garlic-herb rolls on the shelf.

Changes to the Product Line

Since I keep track of inventory and sales every week, I periodically review the trends to see what sells well and what is fading in popularity, then adjust my product line as needed. Usually I'm adding to the line, but after this week, you'll no longer find cheese-herb artisan breads and cheese rolls in the lineup.

Several factors have led me to this decision:

--A better understanding of the regulations the Ohio Department of Agriculture has for cheese breads
--Inconsistent availability of the cheeses I most like to use from the Local Roots producers
--Cost
--Declining sales of these items

I have ideas about new breads to try, not really to replace these but as something different. If you have suggestions about breads you'd like to see me try, please let me know!

At Local Roots March 26-31

Can you believe we're almost a third of the way through the year? It's been a busy one so far in The Grain Maker kitchen -- but here's hoping that means it's also been a good year at your table.

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

--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Breadsticks (rosemary-garlic, cheese)
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar with garlic scallions, feta-oregano, gouda-sage, Miami Erie Canal (Swiss style) with parsley
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dried tomato flatbread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pita chips
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Rhubarb-ginger strudel bread
--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:

--Blue cheese walnut rolls
--Blueberry-lavender cake with last year's blueberries, homegrown lavender, and whole wheat pastry flour from Stutzman Farms
--Hazelnut brownies

Enjoy!

At Local Roots March 19-24

Spring will truly be here this week! Let's celebrate!

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

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Breadsticks (sesame, rosemary-garlic, and cheese)
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: feta-oregano, gouda-sage, Miami Erie Canal (Swiss style) with parsley
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dried tomato flatbread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pita chips
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Rhubarb-ginger strudel bread
--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:

--Chocolate croissants, to be delivered fresh on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
--Raspberry pecan cake with local black raspberries (from last year) and Stutzman Farms golden wheat pastry flour
--Swiss cheese rolls with Swiss cheese from Green Field Farms

Welcome Spring!

At Local Roots March 12-17

Spring is definitely early this year! So maybe it's time to start busting out the favorite spring traditions. This week we're leading up to St. Patrick's Day, so you'll soon find my Irish cheddar soda bread -- and maybe a more traditional version -- on the shelves at Local Roots.

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

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Breadsticks (sesame, rosemary-garlic, and cheese)
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: feta-oregano, gouda-sage, Miami Erie Canal (Swiss style) with parsley
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dried tomato flatbread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pita chips
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--NEW! Rhubarb-ginger strudel bread
--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:

--Applesauce cake (my nephew's favorite!) with homemade applesauce, Stutzman Farms whole wheat flour
--Raisin scones with whole wheat flour and oats from Stutzman Farms
--Swiss cheese rolls with cheese from Green Field Farms

Saturday, I'll be sharing some of my favorite Irish Breakfast treats at Today's Kitchen Store. The class is full -- but you can always stop by to shop and inhale. Fumes are free! :-)

At Local Roots March 5-10

Winter is apparently back, according to the white stuff I see out the window this morning. I don't know about you, but I think it's a good day to bake.

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

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Breadsticks (sesame, rosemary-garlic, and cheese)
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread:feta-oregano, gouda-sage, Miami Erie Canal (Swiss style) with parsley
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dried tomato flatbread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pita chips
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--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:

--Blue cheese and walnut rolls, back again with Kokoborrego's Headwaters Tomme blue cheese


--Peanut butter brownie bars -- a favorite original recipe that I've finally pulled out again, featuring Sherry's Classic Cuisine peanut butter, Stutzman Farms wheat flour, and Hartzler Family Dairy butter

On Saturday, I plan to be in the Local Roots demo kitchen sampling old favorites and a couple of new items, so stop by!

At Local Roots February 27-March 3

What a lovely sunny start to the week! Here's hoping your week lives up to the promise of this morning.

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

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Breadsticks (sesame, rosemary-garlic, and cheese)
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-dill, feta-oregano, gouda-sage, possibly Miami Erie Canal (Swiss style) with parsley
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Cornbread
--Dried tomato flatbread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pita chips
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--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:

--Candied ginger cardamom bars loaded with Stutzman Farms whole wheat flour, Hartzler Dairy butter, and plenty of sweet spices
--Honey chèvre rolls with goat cheese from Mackenzie Creamery
--Pear almond cake with dried pears from Twin Parks Farm, whole wheat pastry flour from Stutzman Farms, and spiced pear syrup from Simple Products

Enjoy!

At Local Roots February 20-25

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

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Breadsticks (sesame, rosemary-garlic, and cheese)
--Cheese crackers (cheddar and garlic-herb)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-dill, feta-oregano, gouda-sage
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Cinnamon pita chips
--Cornbread
--Cornmeal bread
--Dried tomato flatbread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pita chips
--Gingerbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--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:

--Arugula pesto rolls made with pesto from the Local Roots Cafe (with local arugula and pumpkin seeds)
--Earl's Garden blueberry cake featuring my own Earl's Garden tea (Earl Grey with lavender), homegrown lavender, local blueberries, and two syrups (hickory and lavender) from Simple Products
--Espresso chip shortbread with Stutzman Farms wheat and buckwheat flours and Sommers coffee

Looks like a tasty week!

At Local Roots February 13-18

Winter's back! And here's what you'll find on my shelves at Local Roots Market this week:

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Breadsticks (sesame, rosemary-garlic, and cheese)
--Cheese crackers (cheddar and garlic-herb)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: feta-oregano, gouda-sage, Ludlow with basil
--Cinnamon brownie hearts
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Cinnamon pita chips
--Cornbread
--Cornmeal bread
--Dried tomato flatbread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Garlic pita chips
--Gingerbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--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:

--Apple spice streusel cake is back!
--Blue cheese and walnut rolls with Headwaters Tomme cheese from Kokoborrego
--Orange walnut blondies with Stutzman Farms spelt flour

Happy Valentine's Day!