At Local Roots January 21-26

Looks like it's going to be a cold week -- time for soup and fresh bread!  I can help with part of that!

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

--Artisan wheat bread
--Baguettes (Saturday)
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Cranberry-almond 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
--Sesame thins--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Tortillas -- possibly spelt 
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat pita
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

And for Roots Fest on Saturday, I plan to have almond croissants on my shelf.

At Local Roots January 7-12

Now that I've had a nice little holiday break, I'm ready to come back up to my regular baking speed. Here's what you'll find on my shelves at Local Roots Market this week:

--Artisan wheat bread--Baguettes
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Cornbread
--Cranberry-almond 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
--Rosemary bread
--Sesame thins--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Tortillas -- whole wheat 
--100% Whole wheat artisan bread
--Whole wheat pita
--Whole wheat sandwich bread
--Zaatar flatbread

And don't forget to look for almond croissants on Saturday!

At Local Roots January 2-5

I'm still enjoying a partial vacation this week -- all this snow makes me want to curl up with a blanket, a book, and a pot of tea!  But I hope to have a little more at Local Roots this week.  Here's the plan so far:

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Baguettes
--Cheese crackers (cheddar, garlic-herb, pepper jack)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Cranberry-almond bread
--Garlic-herb bread--Granola (cinnamon pecan)
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Sesame thins--Spelt bread
--Tea rings and pecan rings
--Whole wheat sandwich bread--Zaatar flatbread

I also plan to have almond croissants back in the bakery case Saturday morning.  I will try to have croissants -- usually almond, but sometimes chocolate -- on Saturdays, but my plan for this year is not to bake so much sweet stuff.

There's still a few spaces left for my biscuits and scones class at Today's Kitchen Store on January 12, and I'm lining up more classes for spring.

Happy New Year!

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 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 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 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 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 February 6-11

Here comes the sun! It might be cold out, but it sure is lovely!

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)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-dill, feta-oregano, gouda-sage, Ludlow with basil
--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

I'll also plan to have some Valentine hearts -- small heart-shaped cakes or brownies -- on the shelf by week's end. Check out my Facebook page to find out more!

In the bakery case, you'll find:

--Chocolate croissants (coming later in the week)
--Orange mint chip scones made entirely with spelt pastry flour -- tender and delicious! -- and kissed with a hint of orange peel and homegrown chocolate mint
--Raspberry truffle torte, a lusciously decadent chocolate treat with local red raspberries (dried or in jam), spelt pastry flour, and loads of good unsalted butter
--Swiss cheese rolls with Swiss cheese from Green Field Farms

You'll love all these great home-baked delights!

At Local Roots January 16-21

Winter's definitely here! And I have been enjoying the warmth of the oven, not to mention the delicious aromas coming from it!

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

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar and pepper jack)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-dill, gouda-sage, Ludlow with basil, Miami Erie Canal (Swiss-style) with parsley
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Cinnamon pita chips
--Cornbread
--Cornmeal bread
--Dried tomato flatbread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--Rosemary cider 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 rolls with Headwaters Tomme from Kokoborrego Cheese Company and walnuts
--Cherry-almond cake with dried cherries from Moreland Fruit Farms, whole wheat pastry flour from Stutzman Farms, and wild black cherry and almond syrup from Simple Products
--Croissants -- both almond and chocolate! -- delivered Wednesday and Saturday

On top of that, I'll be in the demo kitchen at Local Roots on Saturday the 21st from 10 AM to 2 PM. Stop by to sample some old favorites as well as a few new products! And I'm especially excited that Brian Schlatter of Canal Junction Farmstead Cheese will join me, sampling some of his wonderful and award-winning artisan cheeses.

And if you haven't yet read the Local Roots newsletter for this month, check it out -- I've been featured as the Producer of the Month! (And I honestly had nothing to do with that, even though I edit the newsletter.)

The year is off to a great start!

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 November 21-23

It's going to be an abbreviated week at Local Roots Market this week, thanks to the Thanksgiving holiday. But stop in Monday through Wednesday to find some of these treats on my shelves:

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Baklava
--Cheese crackers (cheddar)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-dill, feta-oregano, gouda-sage
--Cinnamon pita chips
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Garlic pita chips
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Rolls
--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:

--Almond croissants
--Baklava
--Pumpkin spice biscotti
--Swiss cheese rolls

The market will be closed Thursday and Friday, reopening for the 1st holiday Artisan Day on Saturday the 26th. For that occasion, I'll also have chocolate croissants in the bakery case.

Happy Thanksgiving!

At Local Roots October 24-29

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

--Apple strudel bread
--Artisan wheat bread
--Cheese crackers (cheddar and pepper jack)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-dill, feta-oregano, gouda-sage, Miami-parsley
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Cinnamon pita chips
--Cornmeal bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--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, I'll have Swiss cheese rolls with Heritage Grass Farms Swiss -- and later in the week, look for almond croissants!

At Local Roots September 26-October 1

Fall is here! This is definitely my kind of baking weather. And since the days are getting cooler, it's time for me to switch up the usual bread repertoire just a little bit.

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

--Artisan wheat bread
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese crackers (pepper jack)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: gouda-sage, Miami-parsley
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel 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 three treats:

--The cheese rolls for the week will again have a melty core of Heritage Grass Farm Swiss cheese -- just the perfect side for a bowl of soup from the Local Roots Cafe!

--Look for a pear cake of some sort -- haven't decided yet what I will make -- on Tuesday, featuring pears from Moreland Fruit Farms.

--Later in the week, almond croissants will return, so get to the market early for the freshest, flakiest croissants in town!

On Saturday, Local Roots welcomes the OEFFA Farm Tour -- sharing our model for local foods with the state!

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!

Croissants Coming to Woo's Brews!

Coming later this morning to Woo's Brews Coffee House and Cafe:


--Almond croissants, the perennial favorite!


--Chocolate croissants, back again to tempt your palate. (And I think I'm getting a little better with the chocolate drizzle each time I make these!)

Stop by, enjoy some great coffee, and indulge yourself with fresh homemade croissants!

This Week at Woo's Brews

Looks like the almond croissants are quite the hit at Woo's Brews Cafe and Coffee House! Thanks, everyone!

This week, you'll get fresh almond croissants as well as a handful of chocolate croissants. Same buttery, flaky dough but with a bar of quality semisweet chocolate in the middle and a drizzle of bittersweet chocolate on top.

If you like the new croissants, tell Leigh Ann and her crew -- and we'll see about getting you more in future (certainly for the upcoming Chocolate Daze!)!

Fresh at Woo's Brews This Week

Thanks to all of you who are stopping by Woo's Brews for your daily dose of java -- and for my home-baked pastries! I've had to restock again this week, and now you have plenty more to choose from:

--almond croissants
--baklava (back by special request)
--scones (lemon-ginger and orange-mint-chip)

If you haven't stopped in yet, what's keeping you?