Hey there!
Over two weeks of baking collected $84 to go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation! That's fantastic!
This week is my final week for a little while since I'm going off to school, but I will keep everyone updated on when I'm baking next.
Week 5-Martha's Vineyard Zucchini Bread
This is a real treat. Zucchini bread is simply one of the most tasty breads you can eat. It's so sweet and moist, you'd have no idea you were eating a vegetable inside your bread! You can eat it for every meal and I would recommend toasting it and adding your favorite jelly, jam, or butter. Speaking of butter, we are offering home made organic butter this week for $3 per family interested!
We will be donating our proceeds this week to the Boys and Girls Club of Annapolis!
Thank you for your continued support!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
Week 4-Focaccia
Greeting everyone!
Focaccia, believe it or not, is a plain, not incredibly "tasty" bread. I'll tell you why in a short and condensed history. Back in the day in Italy, when the peasant folk and bakers needed something to eat, they got around what ingredients they had (not very much, but the Italian usual...olive oil, water, flour, yeast) and whatever they had left, perhaps some cheese or herbs, fruits or vegetables, meat or fish. It all went together. The bread they made (focaccia) acted as the plate with the main course or flavoring on top giving a full and hardy meal that could easily be transported and sustain them most of the day. Does this sound like another food you may enjoy? Yes! Focaccia is the mother of pizza (another peasant meal until a chef designed 3 pizzas for the Italian Queen Margarita, one being the classic "margarita pizza" with the Italian colors red (tomatoes), green (basil), and white (mozzarella) in the late 1800's). So yes, this classic bread usually accompanying a fine Italian meal was once just for the peasants!
Because of the plain, crusty taste of focaccia, it is traditionally seasoned, dipped in olive oil (EVOO or infused olive oil) or balsamic vinegar, or used as sandwich/panini bread.
If you choose not to get a plain baked focaccia, here are some seasonings and toppings that you can choose from:
Focaccia, believe it or not, is a plain, not incredibly "tasty" bread. I'll tell you why in a short and condensed history. Back in the day in Italy, when the peasant folk and bakers needed something to eat, they got around what ingredients they had (not very much, but the Italian usual...olive oil, water, flour, yeast) and whatever they had left, perhaps some cheese or herbs, fruits or vegetables, meat or fish. It all went together. The bread they made (focaccia) acted as the plate with the main course or flavoring on top giving a full and hardy meal that could easily be transported and sustain them most of the day. Does this sound like another food you may enjoy? Yes! Focaccia is the mother of pizza (another peasant meal until a chef designed 3 pizzas for the Italian Queen Margarita, one being the classic "margarita pizza" with the Italian colors red (tomatoes), green (basil), and white (mozzarella) in the late 1800's). So yes, this classic bread usually accompanying a fine Italian meal was once just for the peasants!
Because of the plain, crusty taste of focaccia, it is traditionally seasoned, dipped in olive oil (EVOO or infused olive oil) or balsamic vinegar, or used as sandwich/panini bread.
If you choose not to get a plain baked focaccia, here are some seasonings and toppings that you can choose from:
- garlic, black pepper, and sea salt
- thyme
- rosemary
- parmesan
- any combination of these toppings
P.S. Though I say it is a "plain bread," it does not mean it's "bad." Nooo. I just want to show how it's different than the buttery brioche and dinner rolls and the wheat and honey loaves. It's still good so buy it! :)
Monday, August 1, 2011
For week two, I baked over 12 dozen dinner rolls! That's a lot! But no worries, keep ordering as much bread as you want! This year for the Catholic University of America's 125th birthday, the university has challenged the students to collect over 125,000 collected hours of service. The more orders you make, the more I have to bake and the more I can help CUA reach it's goal!!
We successfully donated $45 to the Annapolis Lighthouse shelter!!
Week 3: Honey Wheat Loaves for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Have I got a treat for you this week! Since I will be on vacation with my dad and sisters, my mom will be doing the baking this week! She has decided to do a real nice, healthy sandwich bread. Hearty and delicious, honey wheat can help create a great BLT, Club Sandwich, or anything else you enjoy at lunch. There is one thing I would like everyone to note this week which is very important:
This week there will be no deliveries unless absolutely needed. You can pick up your bread on Thursday evening at 1311 Windsor Ridge Lane, Annapolis...you may want to notify my mom of your arrival so call our home at 410-757-9426
Thanks everyone!
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