August 27 Market

We are not going to chance the hurricane.  We will not be at the market.

Sat., Sept. 24, 2010 Shiitake Bonanza

Hurrah!!

Mushrooms are the event of this market for us. Our second harvest is here. We may even have some for fresh specimens for sale.

Pictures of three of the breads are no where to be found on my computer. They must be in there somewhere, but, the multi-grain, the seedy twisted sticks and the foccacia are also on the menu. This week the Italian style bread is a mushroom flavor. Shiitake mushrooms abound in this soft bread, along with onions and cheese.

Soft, tender, savory
This bread is soooo good. The sharpness of the asiago cheese contrasts beautifully with the sweetness of the roasted onions.

Every three weeks this bread comes to the market. For some people, this is the favorite. They all know it will be here and some even stock up! Greek kalamata olives and garden fresh rosemary fill the dough and release an amazing aroma. The uses are many; toasted, sandwiches, dipped in olive oil, grilled, slathered with butter or cheese . . .

Pretty darn close to the San Francisco variety (but we have Hillsborough starter). This white sourdough bread with it's crispy, chewy crust is an all time favorite.

The healthy bread
Composed of 100% whole grain, it also has the benefit of natural yeast which breaks down the parts of the grain which are not digestible. You get all the healthy goodness.

Here are these shiitake mushrooms atop roasted onions and cheese/

the number one all time favorite flavor combination for six years - it's not only pretty it tastes great - perfect for a snack or lunch.

Zesty black beans seasoned with cumin, celery, onion, spinach and cheddar cheese surrounded by a flaky pastry crust is a winning filling for this healthy treat.

More mushrooms!
Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the tart. Filled with our fresh picked shiitakes, balsamic flavored onions, and cheese; these are delicious. Eat them with your cup of coffee or add a soup and salad.

APPLES & PEARS
This past weekend we were in Virginia, and it is apple season. Resisting the urge to pick apples was impossible.
Apple tarts this week! The fresh apples will be surrounded by a hand made caramel for a winning fall flavor combination.  Also, pear tarts will be available - fig tarts if we find enough to harvest.  They are running low.

Also, apple scones feature as a new addition to the market. After peeling and slicing, some went into the dehydrator. They will be chopped and added to the scones, along with a bit of cheddar cheese - kind of puts me in the mood for a pie!

Last, but not least, the favorite scone - lemon blueberry; made with local blueberries, picked by us and frozen for baking.

Sat. June 26, Farmer's Market

Summer is definitely here - and bread can be a lifesaver. How about a simple plate of cheese, bread, and a glass of wine. OR an herb flavored dipping oil with some cold cuts and cheese. OR an antipasti plate with bread for soaking up the flavors. OR a fresh tomato sandwich.

We look forward to seeing you.





An old favorite in a new shape. The loaves are large and we will cut to the size you want.

Ricotta adds a softness to the dough making for a great sandwich. It toasts beautifully. Imagine a fresh, juicy tomato on top of a slice. YUM











We were out for dinner and this flavor combination was in our bread basket. WOW

It makes it debut tomorrow - mmmmmmm










Our all time favorite

Hillsborough Sourdough









The favorite foccacia - Roasted Pepper












Whole grain Whole Wheat












With the extreme heat, cinnamon pecan tarts are perfect. They don't wilt, they don't melt -

Just flakey bites of pastry with a soft cinnamon and crunchy nut filling.













This week we'll have three flavors of flatbreads,

spinach red onion

potato onion

artichoke pesto mushroom

One of those moments happened this week when we decided to purchase a pile of local peaches. They looked so pretty and smelled divine! Now I'm looking for ideas - peach and walnut scones and peach tarts. That's what it will be! Don't be fooled by the cranberry sign - really, they will be peaches.
Thanks for checking us out.

June 12. 2010 Farmer's Market

OK I apologize. Wow what a busy week and I haven't posted the weeks items.

I'll make it short and sweet - the breads are:

Whole Wheat
Multi Grain
Hillsborough
Roasted Pepper Foccacia
Roasted Potato and Garlic
Green Olive Sticks

See you tomorrow . . . Back to the bakery!

June 6, 2010 Farmer's Market

Welcome to the market update.

There are a few new items;
(1) a naturally leavened crisp bread (cracker) in a variety of flavors - use them as the base for cheese and spreads or eat them as they are,
(2) 'snackbreads' are a new type of 'pizza' baked in a serving size with two to three flavors for the intensity which includes fresh herbs from our garden. Some are vegan, some have cheese,
(3) jewels are a product in process. Layered dough, butter, and sugar bake into a crispy, soft, caramelly, sugary, buttery, roll of goodness.

I will take the extra time to get photos of these to post for you this week.




The Foccacia of the week is onion and cheese. Foccacia can be slice and grilled, it can be cut horizontally for a massive sandwich if feeding a crowd, or it can be used as any other bread. We have plenty of basil this week so it will be a basil infused oil used in the mixing.







This particular bread is a play on the
San Francisco Sourdough in the famed city. Our starter began here so it is only fitting to name it after our city instead.

It is crusty outside and the crumb is chewy, soft, and open. It is good sliced or pulled apart.





Roasted Onion & Asiago Cheese happens to be one of the favorite flavors at the market. The crumb is soft and moist from the onions. The cheese adds an amazing depth flavor.












Healthy 100% Whole Wheat Bread










As some of you know, we are supplying a few items to 3CUPS in Chapel Hill. Two of those items will also be at the market this week, salted caramel brownies and mazurka (a Polish cookie with walnuts, coconut, oats and apricot filling).


Remember those breakfast pastries in the box? Now these are not those! This week a cinnamon, sugar, and pecan filling surrounded by a flaky crust.

Help yourself to a cup of hot coffee and eat while you shop.








For lunch, how about a leek and ricotta tart? The tarts are shaped in square molds for a unique look. Add a salad or soup and you have a meal




George and I thank all of you for your support. We look forward to seeing you.

May 29, 2010

Oh, the dilemma, should we attend the market in the rain or . . . The final decision is to go with a limited amount of products. So, for sure, whole wheat, Hillsborough, roasted pepper foccacias, and a surprise (just having trouble choosing one more). maybe green olive and roasted garlic sticks?

Also, we have pizza crusts, 6 salted caramel brownies, 6 mazurkas, and a new selection of crackers.

Hope you will brave the rain and head on out.

May 22, 2010

Finally, I am back at the market. After a back injury and a trip it feels wonderful to be back in my routine. Baking certainly is my passion!

The breads this week are Hillsborough Sourdough, Rustic Olive and Rosemary, Ultimate Garlic, Roasted Pepper Foccacia, Roasted Onion and Asiago Cheese, and Whole Wheat. For those wondering about the pizza crusts - I will have them.

Looking forward to seeing you.