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!

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 November 7-12

It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas! That's because it's time to start gearing up the holiday baking. Brochures on my top shelf at Local Roots list the special treats I have available for advance orders for Thanksgiving and Christmas. (Please be sure to give me at least one week's notice so that I can work your order into my baking schedule.)

Meanwhile, 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-basil, 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, you'll find:

--Swiss cheese rolls with cheese from Heritage Grass Farms

--Cherry-almond biscotti with a glaze made from Simple Products' new wild black cherry-almond syrup

--Baklava is back! with loads of nuts and a syrup sweetened with honey from The Shepherd's Market

--Maple hickory pie, with a spelt crust, hickory nuts from The Shepherd's Market, and dark maple syrup

Enjoy!

At Local Roots October 17-22

Guess what's new? No, it's not a baked mummy, it's my new apple strudel bread, with a vegan spelt dough (enriched with maple syrup and sunflower oil) and a heavenly-spiced apple filling simmered with local cider and hickory syrup. Look for it at the market!

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
--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, you'll find cheddar-dill rolls with Blue Jacket Dairy dill cheddar curds to start the week -- not sure what will end up there later in the week, as I'm still pondering ideas.

Enjoy the fall!

At Local Roots October 3-8

Do rainy days and Mondays always get you down? I bet a trip to Local Roots would make you feel a little better -- all that great local food, plus I hear there will be a delicious cauliflower-potato-cheese soup in the cafe for lunch!

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: cheddar-dill, feta-oregano, gouda-sage, Miami-parsley, maybe others
--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
--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 three treats:

--The cheese rolls for the week will yet 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!

--I'm planning to make a chard-cheddar veg roll with homegrown chard, Boii Gardens green onion, and Meadow Maid cheddar. Makes a quick and easy lunch, whether at the market or tucked into your lunch pail later in the week!

--The sweet treat is yet to be designated, but I'm feeling an urge to make something with apples, so stay tuned!

Sale! The summer herbal tisane blends that remain on the shelf are now on sale (20% off!) to make room for the fall/winter blends. (And I hope to have those out later this week.) Pick up some Dragon Tamer, Lavender Lemonade, or Lemon Mellow for a last taste of summer!

At Local Roots June 8-11

Now that summer's here, it's time for a quick reminder: Grain Maker breads contain no preservatives. That means if you keep bread out on the counter in the hot weather, you will likely get mold on it very quickly. Since I want you to be able to enjoy every last grain of bread, I strongly encourage you to store Grain Maker breads in the refrigerator, then reheat or toast it as you eat it. Sandwich loaves should keep up to two weeks; artisan loaves, one week.

The forecast for heat today means that I was up VERY early to start baking so that you can get bread as fresh from the oven as possible. Here's what you'll find on my shelves at Local Roots Market this week:

--Baguettes and boules (part whole wheat)
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: chèvre-rosemary, Miami Erie Canal (Swiss-style) and parsley, and possibly gouda with sage
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pita chips
--Pizza crusts
--Sandwich buns
--Sesame thins
--Shortcakes
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings
--Whole wheat pita
--Zaatar flatbread

If you're wondering, pumpernickel bread is currently out of the baking rotation. If I get enough people clamoring for it, I will try to bring it back occasionally, but until fall, I don't plan to make it weekly.

In the bakery case this week:

--Chili-chard rolls are back, ever so briefly -- same as last week, with Adonai Acres tomatoes and green onions, Karen's Garden Delights chard, and Blue Jacket Dairy's Firelands (chipotle) cheddar curds

--Spinach-cheddar rolls: with spinach from Hillside Gardens, cheddar from Ohio Farm Direct/Meadow Maid, and garlic chives from Karen's Garden Delights -- simple but savory!

Enjoy -- and keep cool!

At Local Roots June 1-4

Whew! It's been a scorching couple of days, even more so since I've had the oven up to full speed. But that's all to your benefit, since it means fresh bread is coming your way at Local Roots!

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

--Baguettes and boules (part whole wheat)
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese crackers (pepper jack)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-chive, chèvre-rosemary, and possibly one or two others once I restock my choice of cheeses
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pita chips
--Pizza crusts
--Sandwich buns
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings (some with pecans)
--Whole wheat pita
--Zaatar flatbread

There will be two kinds of vegetable rolls for your lunchtime enjoyment this week:

--Asparagus-herb, a non-dairy roll with Autumn Harvest organic asparagus, Karen's Garden Delights garlic chives and parsley, and Sunsations sunflower oil

--Chili-chard, with Adonai Acres tomatoes and green onions, Karen's Garden Delights chard, dried red peppers, and Blue Jacket Dairy's Firelands (chipotle) cheddar curds

I will also have hazelnut shortbread in the bakery case, with lots of delicious Hartzler Family Dairy butter, Stutzman Farms wheat and buckwheat flours, and local hazelnuts.

Come into Local Roots, cool off, and enjoy!

At Local Roots May 25-28

Are you ready for the holiday weekend -- and the unofficial start to summer? Whether it rains or not, whether you're cooking out or hitting the road, here's hoping you find time to celebrate Memorial Day.

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

--Baguettes and boules (part whole wheat)
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese crackers (both cheddar and pepper jack)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-chive, cheddar-dill, and chèvre-rosemary
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--Sandwich buns
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings (some with pecans)
--Whole wheat pita
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, I'll have two kinds of vegetable rolls:

--Pesto chèvre, with homemade basil pesto and Lucky Penny Creamery chèvre
--Spinach-snow pea curry (vegan), with spinach from Adonai Acres, snow peas and onions saved from last year (in the freezer), homegrown garlic, sunflower oil from Sunsations, hot pepper, and lots of spice!

Happy Memorial Day!

At Local Roots May 11-14

It's May! It's getting warmer, and it's time to get the garden planted so that I can use homegrown vegetables and herbs in breads and rolls later this year.

But most of all, it's time for... bread!

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

--Baguettes and boules (part whole wheat)
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese crackers (both cheddar and pepper jack)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-dill, cheddar-green garlic, chèvre-rosemary, and gouda-sage
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Homestyle rye bread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--Sandwich buns
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings (some with pecans)
--Whole wheat pita
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find:

--Asian carrot salad rolls: vegetable roll flavor #1 takes one of my favorite raw vegetable salads and rolls it up in crusty artisan dough: shredded carrots from Breezy Hill Farm, green onion from The Shepherd's Market, cilantro from Crestwood Farms, and a tangy Asian-style dressing with a little kick.

--Asparagus-chèvre rolls: Asparagus season is in full swing here, and this roll showcases the excellent asparagus from Autumn Harvest Organic Farm, roasted with garlic scallions from Karen's Garden Delights, sunflower oil from Sunsations, and balsamic vinegar. Then I added chopped walnuts and a hearty helping of creamy goat cheese from Lucky Penny Creamery. The best of spring!

--Blueberry-lavender cake, a tender whole wheat cake with blueberries (from last year) from Moreland Fruit Farms, unsalted butter from Hartzler Family Dairy, eggs from The YardFarmers, and homegrown lavender.

This Saturday is Herb Day at the market (hence the lavender in the cake!), and I will be in the demo kitchen, making herb salts, herb vinegar, herb butters, herb cheeses, herb salads, and more! Stop by and learn how to enjoy your favorite herbs in new ways!

At Local Roots May 4-7

It's May! I know, it's still a little chilly out, but the world is definitely greening up -- and a new growing season is on the way!

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

--Baguettes and boules (part whole wheat)
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese crackers (both cheddar and pepper jack)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-dill, cheddar-green garlic, chèvre-rosemary, feta-oregano, and Lock 21-peppercorn
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Homestyle rye bread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--Sandwich buns
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings (some with pecans)
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you have two options (so far!) for vegetable rolls:

--Coconut curry rolls are back Wednesday only, with Asian greens from Por-Bar Farms, spinach from Adonai Acres, pac choi from Banzhaf Garten Organic Farm, green onions from The Shepherd's Market, and sunflower oil from Sunsations. (Vegan)

--Spinach feta rolls, a perennial favorite, return, with a spinach mix from Por-Bar Farms, garlic from Karen's Garden Delights, feta cheese from Lucky Penny Creamery, and a splash of balsamic vinegar.

Also in the bakery case, espresso chip shortbread is back! Local wheat and buckwheat flour provide the grainy texture of this very buttery, chocolate- and coffee-laced treat that's not too sweet.

And Happy Mother's Day to you all!

At Local Roots April 27-30

April showers bring more than May flowers -- they also bring plenty of baking days! And I have been taking advantage of those!

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

--Baguettes
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-basil, cheddar-green garlic, chèvre-rosemary, feta-oregano, and possibly Lock 21-peppercorn
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Homestyle rye bread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--Sandwich buns
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings (some with pecans)
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you have two options for vegetable rolls:

--Coconut curry rolls are back, with Asian greens from Por-Bar Farms, spinach from Adonai Acres, pac choi from Banzhaf Garten Organic Farm, green onions from The Shepherd's Market, and sunflower oil from Sunsations. (Vegan)

--Chard-cheddar: Karen's Garden Delights is my go-to source for my personal supply of early greens, thanks to Karen's cold frames. This week, her chard, spinach, garlic scallions, and parsley make up the bulk of this tasty combination, paired with cheddar cheese from Ohio Farm Direct.

Have a great week!

At Local Roots April 20-23

Another busy baking week -- and you get to enjoy the results! Here's what I'll have at Local Roots Market this week:

--Baguettes
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: bleu-thyme, chèvre-rosemary, feta-oregano, and Miami Erie Canal (Swiss style) with parsley
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Homestyle rye bread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Mocha cinnamon rolls
--Pain aux noix
--Pita chips
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--Rolls (wheat and garlic-herb) for the holiday dinner
--Sandwich buns
--Sesame thins
--Snack packs: sesame thins, rosemary walnuts, and cheese crackers (cheddar or pepper jack)
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings (some with pecans)

In the bakery case, you'll find:

--Mocha cinnamon rolls: back again, with locally roasted coffee, spelt flour, lots of butter and honey, and plenty of dark chocolate flavor. What a treat!

--Vegetable rolls in two flavors: arugula-walnut pesto (vegan) from Por-Bar Farms arugula and homegrown garlic; and tomato-mushroom, with Adonai Acres tomatoes, County Line oyster mushrooms, Shepherd's Market green onions, homegrown oregano, and Lucky Penny Creamery feta cheese.

On top of all that, I'll be teaching a basic bookmaking class at the market on Thursday evening. Stop by to learn how to make a soft-cover notebook and a small hardbound journal!

At Local Roots April 13-16

I'm keeping the oven going this week, baking up a storm for you! Here's what you'll find on my shelves at Local Roots Market this week:

--Baguettes
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-basil, chèvre-rosemary, feta-oregano, and Miami Erie Canal (Swiss style) with parsley
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Homestyle rye bread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--Sandwich buns
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings (some with pecans)
--Zaatar flatbread

If you're attending the cheesemaking class with Karen Geiser Wednesday evening, you'll get to sample the baguette and the sesame thins along with great fresh cheese!

In the bakery case this week:

--Cinnamon pecan rolls: Just like the pecan tea rings, only in small spirals, perfect for a not-too-sweet snack!

--Vegetable rolls in two flavor combinations:

1. Roasted red pepper: Based on the recipe for a Middle Eastern dip called muhammara, this filling combines roasted local red peppers (from last year's crop) with homegrown garlic, homemade bread crumbs, walnuts, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, and spices. Vegan and very tasty!
2. Spinach salad: Take a mixture of fresh spinach from Por-Bar Farms and saute it with green onions from The Shepherd's Market, apples from Moreland Farm, dried cranberries, pecans, sunflower oil from Sunsations, and a splash of balsamic vinegar, then add shredded Swiss cheese from Heritage Grass Farms. All your favorite springtime flavors rolled into one!

Only at Local Roots!

At Local Roots March 30-April 2

This week, here's what I'll have on my shelves at Local Roots:

--Baguettes
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-dill, chèvre-rosemary, feta-oregano, and Lock 21-peppercorn
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dried tomato flatbread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Homestyle rye bread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--Sandwich buns (NEW! made with spelt flour)
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings (some with pecans)
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find two kinds of vegetable rolls:

--Chili-cheese: Last week's chili-bean roll was very popular, so I'm bringing it back this week with a twist: more onions, more peppers, and pepper jack cheese from Ohio Farm Direct. Add a little spice to your lunches this week!

--Spicy Thai greens: It's been a while since I pulled out my favorite spicy Thai peanut sauce recipe for a vegetable roll, but last week, Kevin Leamer of Por-Bar Farms brought in loads of fresh greens -- spinach, arugula, and an Asian greens mix with tatsoi, mizuna, radishes, and pea shoots -- that begged to be added to this roll. Vegan as always!

Bon appetit!

At Local Roots March 23-26

Welcome Spring! I'm almost ready to get outside and start planting this year's garden with more good herbs and vegetables to use in baking, but I think I'll wait until after the rain...

Good things are growing in the kitchen these days, too. Last week saw the debut of spelt tea rings -- like rings of cinnamon rolls all joined together. Like most of my sweet baked goods, these are not too sweet, and while they're loaded with whole grain goodness, they're still light and tender. Look for them again this week, and I hope to introduce one or two other new items in the next couple of weeks.

But for this week, here's what I'll have on my shelves at Local Roots:

--Baguettes
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-basil, chèvre-rosemary, and Lock 21-peppercorn
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dried tomato flatbread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Homestyle rye bread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Mocha cinnamon rolls
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Tea rings (some with pecans)
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, I'll have individual mocha cinnamon rolls -- a big hit the last time they appeared! -- as well as two kinds of vegetable rolls:

--Chili bean: a vegan roll with home-canned tomatoes from Adonai Acres, dried Jade beans from The Shepherd's Market, onion from Moonstruck Farm, dried red pepper, and chili spices. If the rain makes you feel chilly, this chili roll will warm you up!

--Greens-feta: back again, with spinach and arugula from Breezy Hill Farm, homegrown garlic, feta from Lucky Penny Creamery, and a splash of balsamic vinegar.

Enjoy!

At Local Roots March 16-19

It's going to be a busy weekend at Local Roots -- Artisan Day, music, and a soil testing class. On top of that, I'll have more of my Celtic-themed breads on the shelf to continue the St. Patrick's Day celebration: soda bread, Irish cheddar soda bread, and Celtic knots.

And spring is almost here! All good reasons to get out and enjoy the weekend...

Here's what I'll have on my shelves at Local Roots this week:

--Baguettes
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: blue cheese-thyme, chèvre-rosemary, and feta-oregano
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dried tomato flatbread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Homestyle rye bread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Zaatar flatbread

In the bakery case, you'll find two varieties of vegetable rolls:

--Coconut curry is back for the third week in a row, with more of that delicious baby pac choi from Breezy Hill Farm! Still vegan, still a great flavor combination!

--Pesto chèvre is back after a brief hiatus, combining Lucky Penny Creamery chèvre with homemade pesto (from homegrown basil) and dried tomatoes. Yum!

Come and get it -- at Local Roots!

At the Market March 9-12

Next week, St. Patrick's Day will be here, and while you might not think of it as a holiday with specialty baked goods, I'm tapping my Irish roots (and heels!) and baking some Celtic-inspired treats:


Irish soda bread is a classic, but this recipe changes it up a little to make more of a tender, cakey sort of teatime treat. It includes lots of freshly milled whole wheat flour, local butter and milk and eggs, and dried currants.


Irish cheddar soda bread, on the other hand, is a little closer to the traditional soda bread -- a craggy little loaf that rises with baking powder and baking soda instead of yeast. This variation has more of that freshly milled whole wheat flour along with mmBossie cheddar cheese from Canal Junction Farmstead and dried thyme from Karen's Garden Delights.


Celtic knot bread and rolls are based on my new honey-oat-spelt bread but include a little extra butter and honey (both local) as well as shredded apples from Moreland Fruit Farm, cheddar cheese from Ohio Farm Direct, and dried thyme from Karen's Garden Delights. Look for the rolls in the bakery case and the loaves on the shelves.

(More Celtic-inspired treats later this week!)

Here's what else I'll have on my shelves at Local Roots this week:

--Baguettes
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: blue cheese-thyme, chèvre-rosemary, and feta-oregano
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Dried tomato flatbread
--Espresso chip shortbread
--Homestyle rye bread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Zaatar flatbread

Only one kind of vegetable roll to start the week (might make another later):

--Coconut curry rolls are back, with more of that wonderful baby pac choi from Breezy Hill Farm!

That's all I have to tell you about this early in the week, but with the luck o' the Irish, there will be even more great stuff later!

At the Market February 23-26

More snow's coming our way -- time to bake and enjoy good bread!

This week at Local Roots:

--Baguettes
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-basil, cheddar-dill, chèvre-rosemary, and feta-oregano (possibly Lock 21-peppercorn, too)
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Homestyle rye bread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread

NOTE: Sesame thins will be a bit late this week as I'm temporarily out of toasted sesame oil. They'll be back by the weekend, though!

In the bakery case, you'll find one sweet treat and two flavors of vegetable rolls:

--Strawberry chèvre cookies: light, cakey cookies with Stutzman Farms golden spelt flour, Lucky Penny Creamery chèvre, Simple Products strawberry syrup, and powdered dried strawberries. Not too sweet, but just the right finish for your lunch.

--Hearty greens roll: filled with spinach and arugula from Breezy Hill Farm, homegrown garlic, dried shiitake mushrooms from Killbuck Valley, Miami Erie Canal cheese from Canal Junction Farmstead, and a splash of balsamic vinegar.

--Sweet potato mole roll: back again after its success during Chocolate Daze! Homegrown sweet potatoes and Tiger Eye beans, tomatoes from Adonai Acres, onion from Moonstruck Farm, a hit of ancho chile, and unsweetened chocolate. Non-dairy and totally delicious.

See you at the market!

At the Market February 16-19

We're catching a midwinter thaw this week, hinting at the promise of spring. But I'm still keeping warm by the oven's heat, baking away!

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

--Baguettes (plain and garlic-herb)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-basil, cheddar-dill, chèvre-rosemary, possibly feta-oregano, and Lock 21-peppercorn
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Homestyle rye bread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts
--Pumpernickel bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread

For vegetable rolls, you've got a couple of options this week:

--Pesto-chevre: homemade basil pesto mixed with creamy goat cheese from Lucky Penny Creamery makes a savory and decadent filling. Add some rehydrated dried tomatoes (from Banzhaf Garten), and you've got the taste of summer!

--Savory apple is back, with Rome and Granny Smith apples from Moreland Farms, onions from Moonstruck Farm, dried thyme from Karen's Garden Delights, and Black Swamp Gouda cheese from Canal Junction Farmstead Cheeses. A non-dairy version without the gouda will also be available.

So come and get it!

At the Market February 9-12

Valentine's Day is coming up, which means that downtown Wooster's Chocolate Daze is happening this Friday and Saturday. Now, maybe you're like me and think Valentine's Day is a little overblown (because shouldn't you say "I love you" every day?), but there is always a good reason for chocolate!

Local Roots Market isn't officially participating in Chocolate Daze, but I'll be doing my best to hold up the chocolate standard. Look for some new treats this week!

--Baguettes (plain and garlic-herb)
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-basil, chèvre-rosemary, and Lock 21-peppercorn
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Homestyle rye bread
--Honey spelt oat bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Mocha cinnamon rolls
--Pain aux noix
--Pizza crusts (large and personal-size)
--Pumpernickel bread
--Sesame thins
--Spelt bread
--Wheat rolls

I'm also planning to have a selection of small heart-shaped Valentine desserts -- details on that once I get them baked!

In the bakery case this week:

--Mocha cinnamon rolls: like regular cinnamon rolls, only not as sweet and with coffee and cocoa powder in the dough, bittersweet chocolate chips in the filling, and melted bittersweet chocolate drizzled on top
--Raspberry truffle torte: sheer decadence! Start with a dark chocolate shortbread base (infused with the flavor of black raspberries), a bit of melted bittersweet chocolate, raspberry jam, and finish with a rich brownie on top. You'll love it!
--Vegetable rolls: starting with greens-feta (with broccoli raab and spinach) Wednesday and Thursday and adding a savory kick to Chocolate Daze come Friday with sweet potato mole (homegrown sweet potatoes and Tiger Eye beans, tomatoes, onions, garlic, Southwestern spices, and unsweetened chocolate).

More sweet surprises to come!