For the past three seasons, we've had the pleasure of collaborating with our friends from Prairie Street Brewing Co. to bring you all the Baker & Brewer bread at the markets...from the first year to now, it remains one of the customers' favorites. When the guys brew, they call me over to pick up the spent grain which is a byproduct of the beer brewing process. Then we take it over to the bakery and incorporate it into a dough mixed with organic white wheat, whole wheat, and dark rye flours. The end result is a hearty grain-filled, malty flavored, fiber-rich loaf.
I'm stoked to say that now you can get a mini B&B loaf on the seasonal menu at the brewery! Chef Jonathan (pictured above) just made it available earlier this week and paired it with olive oil and roasted heads of garlic recently harvested by Harrison Market Gardens, an organic farm located just west of us in Winnebago. I hope you will pop on over there for lunch or dinner and try it out!
On the market menu this weekend, we will have Rosemary & Olive Oil Semolina, Cranberry Walnut, Country White, Baker & Brewer, Roasted Garlic & Cracked Peppercorn, as well as a repeat of the Blue Olive sourdoughs from last week. The weather is starting to cool down now so I wanted to put together some warmer flavors for you. Although the skies don't look the best as I'm writing this, it should hopefully clear by this afternoon and we will be at Rockford City Market rain or shine. If you don't make it out tonight though, please come visit us at Beloit Farmer's Market or North End City Market. tomorrow morning.
Also, a reminder that our anniversary special is still going on through September 9th on all Fall/Winter CSB bread shares. Don't forget to sign up!