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 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 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.

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 January 30-February 4

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night -- er, early morning baking hours -- stays this baker from her appointed rounds (and loaves). That said...

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 pepper jack)
--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
--Gingerbread
--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:

--Applesauce cake with homemade applesauce from Moreland apples, Stutzman Farms whole wheat pastry flour, and nice big apple wedges
--Blue cheese-walnut rolls with Kokoborrego's Headwaters Tomme cheese
--Hazelnut shortbread with wheat and buckwheat flour from Stutzman Farms, local maple syrup, and local hazelnuts

Enjoy!

At Local Roots January 2-7

Happy New Year! Yes, 2012 seems to be starting off in wintry fashion. And what could be more comforting on a cold blustery day than a bowl of hot soup and some good wholesome bread?

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: feta-oregano, gouda-sage, Miami Erie Canal (Swiss-style) with parsley
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Cornbread
--Cornmeal bread
--Dried tomato flatbread
--Garlic-herb bread
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Garlic pita chips
--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:

--Espresso chip shortbread
--Swiss cheese rolls with Green Field Farms baby Swiss

My class on no-knead breads at Today's Kitchen Store, scheduled for this coming Saturday, is SOLD OUT! They do have a waiting list, and should there be enough interest, I can always repeat the class at a later date. There is, however, still room in my class on the 14th -- baking with wheat and spelt and learning the difference between the two -- so stop in at TKS and sign up!

Happy New Year!

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 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!

New Treats for Woo's Brews!

I delivered fresh croissants (plain and almond) and scones (lemon-ginger and orange-mint-chip) to Woo's Brews earlier this week, but I had the feeling I might just get an urge to try something new. So today I'm delivering some sweet treats:


--Orange-walnut blondies: This is a new recipe for my repertoire, taking a simple brown-sugar blondie recipe and adding fresh orange juice and zest as well as walnuts. If these don't chase away the winter blues, what will?


--Cinnamon brownies: Maybe chocolate is more your speed. If so, these rich and densely chocolatey brownies laced liberally with cinnamon (inside and out!) might just warm your heart and your stomach.

--Espresso chip shortbread: Always a favorite at Local Roots, this buttery shortbread jazzed up with brewed coffee, bittersweet chocolate chips, and maple syrup is now also available at Woo's Brews.

Stop in and try something new!

At the Market November 17-20

The wind howled around my windows this morning, and it sounded an awful lot like winter. I know we still have a month to go before that officially happens, but in the meantime, I'm happy to crank up the oven and bake away the chill.

That, of course, translates into good bread and other delicious delights for you to find at Local Roots!:

--Artisan wheat bread and baguettes
--Baklava
--Basil pesto flatbread
--Chai spice shortbread
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: cheddar-dill, feta-oregano, Black Swamp Gouda (from Canal Junction Farmstead Cheese) with sage, and Lock 21 (Brie-style from Canal Junction) with peppercorn
--Cinnamon-pecan bread
--Light rye bread
--Limpa rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pumpernickel bread
--Rosemary cider bread
--Rosemary walnuts
--Rye crackers
--Savory apple flatbread
--Sesame thins
--Zaatar flatbread

It's going to be a lovely Lucky Penny week -- with Lucky Penny Creamery cheeses showing up in my bakery items!

--Creamy squash rolls with shredded homegrown butternut squash, sauteed with red onion, rosemary from Adonai Acres, and olive oil, and mixed with creamy chèvre from Lucky Penny -- comforting fall flavors!

--Spinach-feta rolls: The original vegetable-cheese roll is back, with spinach from Breezy Hill Farm and Adonai Acres, golden onions, and feta cheese from Lucky Penny.

In addition, I'll have two sweet treats in the bakery case:

--Baklava (now in slightly larger squares)
--Chai spice shortbread: buttery crisp cookies laced with ground cardamom and cinnamon as well as bits of crystallized ginger -- perfect for tea time or your morning coffee break!

On Saturday, I may well reprise last week's surprise success of pear-chèvre rolls -- a sweet version of the popular rolls using Lucky Penny chèvre mixed with Simple Products' pumpkin and spice syrup and chopped walnuts, with slices of dried pear (from Banzhaf Garten Organic Farm) for a concentrated burst of fall fruit.

Don't forget, if you're interested in placing a special order for Thanksgiving, pick up a brochure at the market and contact me by this Saturday, November 20. The orders are piling up, and I won't be able to fill many more!

Enjoy!

At the Market September 9-11

Good news! The computer problems have been resolved, so there should be no difficulty in posting weekly product updates from here on out. (Fingers crossed!) I don't have my camera software reloaded yet, but photos will return soon, I promise.

That said, here's what I plan to have at Local Roots this weekend (starred items available starting Thursday):

--Artisan wheat bread*
--Basil pesto flatbread*
--Cheese crackers*
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: chèvre-rosemary*, cheddar-dill*, Black Swamp Gouda (from Canal Junction Farmstead Cheese) with sage, Miami (Swiss-style from Canal Junction) with parsley, and Lock 21 (Brie-style from Canal Junction) with peppercorn
--Cinnamon-pecan bread*
--Espresso chip shortbread* in boxes of 2 or 4 pieces
--Garlic-herb baguettes*
--Garlic pesto flatbread*
--Light rye bread*
--Maple oatmeal bread*
--Pain aux noix*
--Pita chips* in two flavors: pesto spice and cinnamon sugar
--Sesame thins*
--Whole wheat pita

You'll find two kinds of vegetable-cheese rolls in the bakery case, too:

--Tomatillo salsa! A big hit at our Salsa Party a couple weeks ago, I've brought back these rolls featuring Adonai Acres tomatillos, Banzhaf Garten tomatoes, Adonai Acres onion, and Ohio Farm Direct pepper jack cheese. Spicy, but so good!
--Chard raisin: Homegrown chard meets savory browned onions, sweet home-dried raisins (from local Reliance grapes), a splash of balsamic vinegar, and the creamy tanginess of Lock 21, a Brie-style cheese from our favorite, Canal Junction Farmstead Cheese.

And as an added treat, pear-date bars return in the bakery case! These buttery, oat-laden squares thick with pears from Banzhaf Garten Organic Farm and sweet dates sold out at last week's market, and I can take a hint -- I'm making more.

On the herb tea front, I'm all out of Lavender Lemonade for now (possibly for the summer) and have limited quantities of Lemon Mellow and Midsummer's Dream left. I'll be testing some fall and winter blends soon and hope to have those at the market before the nip in the air gets to be too constant. Will let you know what results!

Hope to see you at Local Roots this weekend!

At the Market July 22-24

July has been an incredibly hectic and problem-filled month so far, keeping me from baking as much for market as I'd like! But here's hoping things will ease up a bit in the coming weeks -- and that my computer will behave enough for me to share good things with you.

Here's what I'll be bringing to Local Roots Market over the course of the weekend (starred items will be there Thursday at noon):

--Cheese crackers**
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: four varieties -- cheddar-basil**, chèvre-rosemary, Ludlow with sage and tarragon, and Miami Erie Canal (Swiss-style) with dried parsley**
--Cinnamon pecan bread**
--Garlic-herb baguettes
--Garlic pesto flatbread**
--Light rye bread**
--Maple oatmeal bread**
--Pain aux noix**
--Sesame thins**
--Whole wheat pita** (in bags of four)

The cheese-herb artisan breads and garlic pesto flatbreads will have a slightly different look this week:


Can you figure out what's new? Give up? I'm adding local organic whole wheat flour (from Stutzman Farms) to each batch -- not much, but enough to give it a little added flavor and a slightly less chewy texture. I really like the added flavor and hope you'll enjoy it, too!

That same touch of whole wheat goodness will also show up in this week's vegetable-cheese rolls featuring zucchini from Adonai Acres, garlic from Banzhaf Garten Organic Farm, basil from my garden, and fresh mozzarella from Blue Jacket Dairy. These were a hit last week, so look for a few today (Thursday) and more both Friday and Saturday, only in the bakery case at Local Roots.

Also in the bakery case, you'll find an old favorite: espresso chip shortbread. If you enjoy these early enough, I might even make more.

If time permits, I'm hoping to test a couple new flatbreads, so stay tuned!

At the Market July 15-17

Another full to overflowing week! Due to the expected heat today, baking may be limited after this morning's push, so quantities will be limited at Local Roots. Here's what you can find there this weekend:

--Cheese crackers
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: three varieties -- cheddar-basil (with fresh homegrown basil), Ludlow with sage and tarragon, and Miami Erie Canal cheese (Swiss-style) with parsley
--Cinnamon pecan bread
--Garlic-herb baguettes
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Sesame thins

I will, however, keep the bakery case items coming!:

--Hazelnut shortbread with local hazelnuts, butter, and wheat flour -- Thursday until sold out
--Vegetable-cheese rolls featuring zucchini from Adonai Acres, garlic from Banzhaf Garten Organic Farm, basil from my own garden, and fresh mozzarella from Blue Jacket Dairy -- starting Friday


--Peach-almond tart, with peaches from Tennefoss Farm, wildcrafted black raspberries (if still available), buttery spelt crust, and a not-too-sweet almond filling -- available Friday (not sure about Saturday yet)

If I bake anything else, I will let you know!

At the Market July 8-10

It's been a day of unexpected occurrences, so I have not been able to bake quite as full as repertoire as usual this week. However, you will still find plenty of quality Grain Maker baked goods at Local Roots this weekend:

--Cheese crackers
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: four varieties -- dill-cheddar, chèvre-rosemary, Ludlow with sage and tarragon, and the new one featuring the Miami Erie Canal cheese (Swiss-style) from Canal Junction Farmstead Cheese combined with dried parsley
--Cinnamon pecan bread
--Espresso chip shortbread (in plates of 4)
--Garlic-herb baguettes
--Garlic pesto flatbread
--Light rye bread
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Sesame thins

I plan on having zucchini-carrot-feta rolls in the bakery case on Friday -- Saturday remains to be seen.

If anything is added to the list, I will let you know!

At the Market June 10-12

Summer is coming! But the warm weather doesn't stop The Grain Maker's oven from churning out delicious, wholesome breads for market. Here's what you'll find at Local Roots this weekend (starred varieties available Thursday, some in limited quantities):

**Cheese-herb artisan bread: four varieties -- dill-cheddar, chèvre-rosemary, feta-oregano, and Ludlow-sage-tarragon
**Cinnamon pecan bread
--Garlic-herb baguettes
--Light rye bread (no caraway seeds this week)
**Maple oatmeal bread
**Pain aux noix
**Sesame thins
--Shortcakes (in packages of four)
**Whole wheat pita (in bags of four)

Time permitting, I may also make the dried tomato flatbread again, so stay tuned.

For the bakery case, I'll have two customer favorites:
--Espresso chip shortbread
--Spinach-feta rolls (am planning to have a small batch at the market Friday and another Saturday)

But for now, it's back to the kitchen for me -- I'm not done baking yet!

At the Market June 3-5

I've spread out the baking this week, so I won't have everything at Local Roots all at once today -- it will trickle into the market over the next day or two. But I plan to have plenty of good things available for you (starred varieties available Thursday):

**Cheese-herb artisan bread: three varieties -- dill-cheddar, chèvre-rosemary, and feta-oregano
--Cinnamon pecan bread
**Garlic-herb baguettes


**Light rye bread (with a little more oomph this week: a touch more rye flour, some whole wheat flour, and caraway seeds)
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
**Sesame thins
--Shortcakes (in packages of four)
**Whole wheat pita (in bags of four)
--Zaatar flatbread

I have a couple of new items planned for the bakery case this week, but until I get them made, I'll wait to post information about them.

Stay tuned for more details!

At the Market 5/21 and 5/22

The last item is in the oven as I type, and it's going to be another good week at Local Roots Market! I spent last evening at Lehman's Hardware in Kidron, offering a seasonal cooking demonstration with Karen Geiser (of Karen's Garden Delights) that included fresh pesto scones and Karen's excellent rhubarb crunch. To those of you who joined us, thanks for your company and thoughtful questions -- we enjoyed it!

Now on to the important business of what you'll find on my shelf at Local Roots this week:

--Sesame thins
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: four varieties -- dill-cheddar, chèvre-rosemary, feta-oregano or Ludlow with fresh sage and tarragon
--Cinnamon pecan bread: definitely turning into a customer favorite
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix
--Pumpernickel bread
--Whole wheat pita (in bags of four)
--Zaatar flatbread

I confess I'm not entirely happy with how the maple oatmeal bread has been turning out lately, so I think I may experiment with the recipe this weekend to find something a little less dense. You tell me -- which do you prefer, dense or lighter whole grain breads?

You'll find delicious treats in the pastry case, too:

--Espresso chip shortbread, with local buckwheat, butter, and a hit of Al's Beanery's Espresso Mix coffee
--Cheddar-scallion rolls, with freshly milled local wheat, Blue Jacket Dairy fresh cheddar curds, homegrown dill, and fresh scallions from my garden

Now that the demonstration schedule is over, I hope to find a little more time to test some new recipes and consider offering new items at the market. Of course, that may not happen as the growing season really takes off, but I will try.

Enjoy your daily bread!

At the Market 5/7 and 5/8

We're heading into a very full weekend: breakfast fundraiser at Local Roots (asparagus frittata and rhubarb coffee cake, don't miss it!) and another grain mill demonstration at Lehman's. And since there's a big tour group planning to stop by the market today, I baked even more this week. Here's what you'll find on my shelf:

--Sesame thins
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: four varieties -- dill-cheddar, chèvre-thyme, feta-oregano or Ludlow with fresh sage and tarragon
--Cinnamon pecan bread: an improved version of a cinnamon bread I tried a couple months ago, based on the pain aux noix recipe
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix (two loaves with pecans; I ran out of walnuts!)
--Pumpernickel bread
--Whole wheat pita (in bags of four)
--Zaatar flatbread (made with the same dough as the baguettes, only flattened, smeared with olive oil, and sprinkled with a savory mixture of thyme, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper)

You'll find two of my favorites in the pastry case, too:

--Espresso chip shortbread, with local buckwheat, butter, and a hit of Al's Beanery's Espresso Mix coffee
--Pesto scones, using local basil, butter, and shredded Burr Oak cheese from Canal Junction Farmstead Cheese

Stop in the market Friday noon to 7 PM or Saturday 9 AM to 3 PM and pick up something wholesome and delicious!

At the Market 4/23 and 4/24

This weekend, you'll find the usual weekly offerings on my shelf at Local Roots:

--Sesame thins
--Cheese-herb artisan bread: three varieties -- dill-cheddar basil, chèvre-rosemary, or Ludlow (creamy and caramelized like a 1-year-old Gouda) with fresh sage and tarragon
--Artisan baguettes
--Maple oatmeal bread
--Pain aux noix (most with spelt but two loaves with wheat)
--Pumpernickel bread
--Whole wheat pita (in bags of four)

For the bakery case, I decided to try out one new-to-Local Roots recipe and one new-to-me recipe:


--Espresso-chip shortbread, a buttery and light dessert that's not too sweet and laced with bittersweet chocolate chips and coffee -- featuring butter from Hartzler Family Dairy, maple sugar from Gortner's Maple Syrup, coffee from Al's Beanery, and homegrown buckwheat


--Firelands corn muffins, with the smoky kick of chipotle-studded Firelands Cheese Curds from Blue Jacket Dairy -- also features local eggs, milk, and butter, plus chives from Por-Bar Farms

See something you like? Let me know!