FIRST, AN IMPORTANT TWINKIE UPDATE

My dog Twinkie was preoccupied (aka chewing on her toy) when the news broke that Hostess was going out of business and it could spell the end of the TWINKIE!! Needless to say, that got her attention. She wants to assure the public that she is not effected by this corporate move and plans to welcome you to the TreeHouse as usual, when you pick up your order. 

She's been working hard, cleaning up assorted tree debris around the garden. However be warned -- if you sit down in her presence, it will be hard for her to ignore an empty lap.

 

It was a beautiful day at the Palma Sola Sunday Farmer's Mkt, where the organic veggies take center stage. I brought home some incredibly tender young lettuce, kale (for kale chips) and ruby red beets. Ryan Geraldson, the Market Manager, had a 6 lb zucchini on display. Almost tall enough to be decorated as a Christmas tree but the golden zucchini was much better eating. I'll be there this coming Sunday from 10-2. It's located in NW Bradenton at the Geraldson Community Farm, across the street from Robinson Preserve. Search Facebook for Palma Sola Farmers Market for details & a map.

A few weeks ago I was representing the Village of the Arts at a Volunteer Fair and met Margaret Ann Behrends. She's the Development Director for the Perlman Music Program, which has had a winter residency in Sarasota since 2004. This unique professional development program is led by Toby & Itzhak Perlman for 35 gifted string musicians from around the world, ages 12-20+. About 20 musical events (rehearsals, works-in-progress, master classes) are open to the public. For info about all of the public performances & how to get FREE TICKETS, go to www.pmpsuncoast.org or call (941) 955-4942.

Since Thanksgiving is just a few days away, I keep thinking about cranberries. So this week I'll be baking both Cranberry Orange Muffins and Cranberry Orange Mini Loaves, because both say HOLIDAY to me. Of course Pumpkin Date Nut Muffins & Mini Loaves, Strawberry Balsamic & Black Pepper Jam (over goat cheese & a cracker), or any of my Breadstix would make welcome table editions. If you'd like to order something & pickup before Thursday, see details below.

Take this holiday opportunity to treasure the people you love and remember to tell them often how you feel. It's a lot easier to face each day when you know you're loved.

Next week it will be time to plan your holiday shopping. I'll give you infomation about MADE HERE, a juried craft fair featuring unique items handmade by local folks. It's at the Palmetto Art Center on November 30 from 11am-9am. I'll be there with yummy goodies & new jams perfect for holiday giving.

After that celebrate An Olde Fashioned Village Christmas in The Village of the Arts during the December 7 & 8 ArtWalk. Details next week.

AVAILABLE THIS WEEK:

Homemade Jam & Chutney  $4/8 oz

Mango Strawberry Cardamom, Mango Daiquiri, Strawberry Balsamic Black Pepper, Mango Meyer Lemon, Pineapple Berry, Keitt Mango Chutney, Ginger Pear Chutney

Keitt Mango Butter  $5/8 oz

Pure Keitt mango concentrated down for hours with a little sugar & citrus

Holiday Mini Loaves  $4/each

Cranberry Orange  or  Pumpkin Date Walnut

Breadstix  $4/pkg

Rosemary Parmigiano, Roasted Garlic Blue Cheese, Kalamata & Feta

Mega Muffins  $2/each

Pumpkin Date Walnut or  Cranberry Orange

Chocolate Orgasm Cookies  $5/pkg

Mostly Belgium Dark Chocolate, chocolate chips & almonds

Large Cookie  $1.50/each

Belgium Dark Chocolate Orange Walnut, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin Walnut, Belgium Dark Chocolate Lemon (no nuts), Classic Chocolate Chip (no nuts)

Order by calling me at (941) 746-6647 or email bonnibakes@gmail.com

Regular orders must be received by 5pm Wed for pickup Fri, Sat or Sunday

Holiday orders must be received by 12 noon Tuesday for pickup Wed 4-6pm or by special arrangement

that's Twinkie almost hidden behind the gate, waiting to welcome you

Weekly pickup at my home in The Village of the Arts 

Friday or Saturday between 2-5 (or by appt)

or Sunday at Palma Sola Farmer's Mkt 10-2

Pay by cash or local check made out to "Bonni Brown"

Happy Holiday & hugs from my kitchen,

Bonni