We’re headed into fair week – it’s our first time participating and it’s been a learning curve for all of us. Projects are all mostly wrapped up, and the kids are excited to bring their hard work to the fair this weekend. If you’ve never been, it’ll be a happening place next week!
As we head into fall, despite the summer weather, I like to bake with traditional fall flavors. Apples are the first food that come to mind, and caramel apples are such a joy. Since I’m a baker and not a candy maker, I’m taking those flavors and infusing them into scones this week. Caramel bits, fresh apple, and a slightly sweet scone make for a delightful breakfast or coffee break. I make these by hand with flour and butter and everything else that makes scones delicious.
This last week I made salsa with our garden peppers and tomatoes. My husband is a big fan of spicy foods, so I added a few mystery spicy peppers that I picked up at the college plant sale. Well. I’ve succeeded in making a salsa that he can barely eat! Good thing I have six quarts of it in the basement 🙂
We’ve been going through bread like crazy lately. Our chickens are laying prolifically right now, but without toast no one really wants eggs for breakfast. I’ve recently taught one of my daughters to make a basic all-purpose sourdough sandwich loaf, which works well for lunches and for toast in the mornings. She makes three loaves on the weekend, and we enjoy that along with whatever other breads I’m making! My house sourdough is also available this week, with a great mix of freshly-milled grains in every loaf.
If you subscribed in September, this is the last week of your subscription. October subscriptions will open next Friday, September 27th, and stay open through the weekend or until sold out. Stay tuned for October’s menu next week! If you like fall flavors like I do, you’re going to love it.
Orders are open now and will remain open until Tuesday or until I’m sold out. This past week I closed orders on Sunday, so be sure to order early if you want house sourdough or caramel apple scones!