Today felt like a reprieve with the warmer weather, didn’t it? It’s hard to believe that it’s December and that Advent is nearly upon us. Growing up, my mom always made cut-out cookies with the different symbols described in the hymn, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” and in the O Antiphons: the Key of David, the Root of Jesse, the Dayspring, the King of all nations. But, because it wasn’t Christmas yet, she left them unfrosted, and we looked forward to celebrating fully when Advent came to an end. It was a neat way to mark these weeks leading up to Christmas!
This coming week, on December 7th and 8th, I will be baking a honey whole wheat sourdough sandwich bread. That’s a mouthful, I know! I made two loaves over the weekend and they disappeared so quickly that I didn’t even get a picture. But, I took one of our youngest enjoying a piece slathered with jam! This is such a good one and will likely go into my regular rotation. It’s made with 50% freshly milled whole wheat and enriched with honey, egg, butter, and olive oil. I made ours with vegan butter for my dairy-intolerant kiddos and it was great that way, too. If you enjoy soft sandwich bread that has just a bit of sweetness, this is the one for you. The sourdough really only deepens the flavors that are there from the honey and the whole wheat; I didn’t detect the tangy notes in a regular loaf. And it’s soft – so soft! – and will keep well for several days, if it lasts that long. 
We will be traveling a bit, so I will not have any orders the week of December 14th and 15th.
Then, just before Christmas, I will have Christmas cookies available! Let me do some of your holiday baking for you this year. I’m planning to make gingersnaps, peppermint snowballs, white chocolate cranberry cookies, and chocolate crinkle cookies. These are available by the dozen, with a mix of cookies included (3 of each kind.) If you would like only certain varieties, please note that when you order – I’m happy to make changes! These make great hostess gifts and should also travel well if you’re hitting the road for your celebrations. Cookie orders will be open from now until December 9th, for pickup at my home on the afternoon of December 21st.
I’ll also have my house sourdough available next week, but not on the 21st. Look for that when you place your order for cookies! Gift certificates are also still up on the site and will likely remain there at least until Christmas.
Honey whole wheat sourdough and house sourdough will be available for pickup on Thursday, December 7th at Hillsdale College and at my home, and Friday, December 8th at my home. Orders will be open until Tuesday afternoon, December 5th.
Cookie orders will remain open through December 9th, and gift certificates at least through Christmas.
Payment is by cash, check, or cashapp when you pick up, or by credit card through the website when you order.
As always, let me know if you have any questions or special requests!