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In the last few days I’ve been watching the first tentative steps of spring from my porch. Of course sugaring is finished. The beautiful stark outlines of the branches of some of the winter trees started to get just a bit fuzzier and soon I couldn’t see through some stands of trees. Bushes began getting denser, until I caught a glimpse of green. Soon the streets will be swirling with bud covers and then BOOM, the leaves will unfold! And before we know it, we will have carpets of blue flowers in our lawns and the grass will be that particular green of Spring.

Sorry, I get swept up every year in the magic of Spring.

And of course, I love Spring bakery products, full of eggs and butter and cardamum and other such tasties. We have them waiting for you.

Babka Bunnies

Adorable bunnies (usually) made out of delicious babka dough. What more could you want on Easter? $2.50

Chocolate Babka

Unbelievably rich, buttery, crumbly and intensely chocolaty. Try it toasted with, you know, butter $6.00

Chrusciki (Angel Wings)

In any culture, these light pastries are beloved holiday treats. Flavored with rum and dusted with powered sugar. $10.00/lb

Galettes

These round flat pastries are filled with Chocolate and Cherry or Hazelnut and Apple. Rustic, simple, intense. $14.00

Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns date back to at least pre-Christian England where Saxons baked them to honor the goddess Eostre (get it?) and slashed them to let the evil sprits out. In Christian times, a bun baked on Good Friday brought good luck all year. In old Russia however, baking on Good Friday could turn your hands to wood. Go figure. $1.35 ea
6/ $8.00

Pączki

Another Polish classic, this eggy doughnut comes in a variety of fillings; apricot, blueberry, cherry, chocolate, lemon custard, prune, raspberry, and rum custard. $1.50 ea

Polenta Cake

An Italian treat similar to a pound cake in texture, made with corn meal, almond meal and butter. They have an enticing flavor and are fabulous with ice cream and berries. $6.00 ea

Russian Tea Cake

The classic walnut, butter, powdered sugar bites of fried dough goodness. $6.00 8oz (about 14 pcs)

Stollen

A European holiday treat. Studded with Raisins, Almonds and Candied Fruit and flavored with Brandy, Butter and Cinnamon.To top it off, you’ll find Almond Paste in the center. $15.00

Potato Dinner Rolls

Classic potato rolls. topped with butter, these are perfect for any feast. $.60 ea. - 6 / $3.60

Cloverleaf Rolls

Made with potato roll dough these will give your dinner table a classic touch. $.70 ea.6 /$4.20

Butter Flake Rolls

Rich and elegant, these classic rolls with layers of buttered dough perfectly complement your meal. $.70 ea. - 6 / $4.20

Oh my goodness. You know what I almost forgot (how could I?), JOSEPHINE'S ANISE BREAD! Only made during Lent, this bread is extraordinary. It is delicate, and has an amazing aroma. Toast it, butter it, close your eyes and inhale its headiness. Taste ambrosia.

Looking forward to seeing you,
Judy

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