Flour and berry

07/22/2024

🍞 New Breads Alert! 🍞

This month, we’re thrilled to introduce four new breads to our collection, each with its own unique story and flavor profile. First up, we have **The French Cider Rye**. This fragrant loaf is infused with local French apple cider, giving it a subtle sweetness and a delightful aroma. It’s perfect for pairing with cheese or enjoying on its own.

Next, we’re excited to bring you the **Kouign Amann**, a classic French pastry known for its rich, buttery layers and caramelized crust. Making Kouign Amann is a labor of love, involving a meticulous process of folding and laminating the dough over several hours to achieve its signature flaky texture. The result is a sweet and crispy pastry that’s absolutely worth the effort.

Lastly, we’re introducing two traditional loaves: **Galician Pan de Galego** and **Old School Deli Rye**. The Pan de Galego hails from the Galicia region of Spain, known for its rustic crust and tender crumb. It’s an ideal bread for hearty sandwiches or simply dipped in olive oil. Our Old School Deli Rye is a nod to the classic Brooklyn deli bread, with its robust flavor and chewy texture. It’s the ultimate bread for your favorite sandwich fillings.

Come by the market and try these new additions. We can’t wait to hear what you think!

07/20/2024

What an amazing colab with .blends and
I was inspired by Meyer Lemon balsamic vinegar and wanted to use local seasonal stone fruit.
You can do this with any vinegar, but .blends Meyer lemon 🍋 is nice sweet, tart and thick. A little bit of time reducing it on medium flame, add butter, a pinch of sea salt and you have amazing caramel type reduction. I added sliced apricots from , a minute no lore on the medium heat, let it brake down sugars just tiny bit. You do not want to cook fruit at this point, it will finish off baking.
I add it to my shortcake tart pastry, then fill it with custard cream and bake at 365 for 50-55 minutes, until middle is only tiny bit jiggly.
Interest in full recipe? Comment below and I will get that sent to you.

07/13/2024

Several new items this week at the market:
Flourless almond torte caprese
Plum shortcake
Persian love cookies
Blueberry almond breadpudding
Nutella banana bread

Rye bread are flying off the shelf. I increased production, but apparently demand for rye bread is much higher than I expected.

07/11/2024

Ever dream of taking your baking or cooking hobby to the next level? Not sure how to get started?

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Register at https://lavictoriahk.com/event/lunch-and-learn-the-business-of-baking-with-zach-martinucci/

Your $12 ticket includes admission, tools, and of course, pastries! 🤤

See you there!

07/09/2024

July 4th we came back at 1 am. I made a mistake and mixed up enough starter for 50 loaves of this Old school deli rye. Well, this bread is all gone. People want rye. People want sourdough.
We all know modern wheat grain is much higher in gluten and causes all kinds of digestive issues. Rye, old grain, what I am used to in Lithuania, especially in sourdough format, is not just easier to digest, but also has a bunch of health benefits.
But forget all that, I am baking it because that is what I love with my soup, or my sandwich, or my stew, or just with butter and sea salt.

07/09/2024

So happy I spent money on my business.
I was extremely hesitant pulling a trigger on these amazing pastry themed tablecloths. My fiancee didn’t even blink, and advised me to invest the profits from my market day into them. It’s branding baby, do it.
I always think do the cheapest (not in baking ingredients though, thats do most expensive and best)
It is good to have a partner who can level you out.
Love live love these table-cloths. It tells everyone from afar what I do.

07/06/2024

Benefits of rye bread:
- RYE REDUCES BODY WEIGHT COMPARED TO WHEAT
- RYE LOWERS INSULIN RESPONSE, IMPROVES BLOOD GLUCOSE PROFILE
- RYE BREAD SATISFIES LONGER THAN WHEAT
- RYE MAY REDUCE INFLAMMATION IN PEOPLE WITH METABOLIC SYNDROME
- RYE DOWN-REGULATES SOME RISKY GENES

Info above taken from the Grain council website.
So I say dump store bought bread and eat more of Flour & Berry sourdough rye.
This week featuring Old House Deli rye - hailing from Brooklyn jewish bakeries.

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July everyone! I decided to take kiddos out for a hike, thus pre-orders are not live on the website.
DM me on Insta your pre-orders for University Hills market.
I will have:
Old school deli rye
Galician rye bread
Zucchini pecan bread
Carrot cake bread
Lemon curd poundcake
Banana & Nutella poundcake
Dark chocolate pecan breadpudding
Brown butter brioche cinnamon rolls
Plum upside down cake slices or whole cake
Olive oil cake with grapes
GF Pistachio raspberry cake slices or whole cake

DM your order, and name.
Last Saturday I was sold put by 11 am of all breads ☺️

06/27/2024

No artificial colors
No stabilizers
No preservatives
No bleached flours

My family eats my bakes
My customers eat my bakes
Simple equation my customers = my family
I am very passionate and discriminating regarding my ingredients.
So I know my breads and desserts are not cheap. I am not compromising on your values and what goes into our bodies.
Cream is cream. Strawberries are strawberries.
And if you don’t know what I mean, take a tour of restaurant supply store to get a better understanding.

06/18/2024

Wow, just two days old. Super active beautiful rye sour is developing! As promised those breads are coming. I will have pre-orders on the website soon.

06/16/2024

Oh boy… yesterday so many people asked for the sourdough rye I used to make. I simply have to go back to this wonderful, super healthy, old grain bread baking.
Rye is not finicky. But, boy is it like a teenager on Friday night. It just sticks to everything. My dad told me, it was used as glue in old days. So you can imagine the fun of working with this dough.
And here we are. Day 1 of making the sour.
First bread will be ready on June 29 market and it will be the Old School Deli Rye - an american style rye bread flavored with cumin.
I will work on having Galician Rye as well for that day. But we shall see.

06/15/2024

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We’re back at the farmers market and thrilled to share our love for food with you! Come by and try our delicious cake slices:

🍓 **Strawberries and Cream**
🍫 **Dark Chocolate Five Spice**
🌿 **Gluten-Free Pistachio and Raspberry**

Each slice is crafted with love and the finest ingredients. We can’t wait to see you and share these delectable treats!

📍 Find us at University Hills Farmer’s Market!

06/10/2024

🎉 Yes, I turned 50 just a few weeks ago! 🎉

And I feel renewed and ready to embrace everything this amazing year has to offer. I’m more in tune with my wants and the things that truly make me happy. This year, I’ve embraced love in its many forms and accepted that people are never quite what they seem.

Despite being employed full time, I decided to return to the farmers market and reopen my Etsy bakery. Why? Because baking and feeding people make me happy. We must make sure to carve out time in our precious, short lives for the things that are natural to us.

Here’s to a year of doing what I love and sharing that joy with all of you. Thank you for being a part of this journey! 🌟

06/08/2024

🍰 Mark Your Calendars! 🍰

On June 15, treat yourself to our irresistible cake slices, freshly prepared and ready for you at the University Hills Farmer’s Market! 🎉

Available flavors:
- **Pistachio Raspberry Gluten-Free Cake** 🌿🍓
- **Dark Chocolate Five Spice Cake** 🍫✨
- **Vanilla Strawberry Shortcake** 🍓🍰

Perfect for a delightful dessert or a sweet gift! Pick-up from 9 AM to 1 PM at 2500 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80222. Don’t miss out on these gourmet treats!

06/07/2024

🎉 Father’s Day Pre-Orders Are Now Live! 🎉

Treat Dad to something extra special this Father’s Day with our exclusive pre-order menu, available for pick-up at University Hills Farmer’s Market! We’ve curated a delightful selection of gourmet treats that are sure to make his day unforgettable. 💙

🍫 **Dark Chocolate Five-Spice Cake:** A rich, decadent treat with a hint of exotic spices.
🍰 **Pistachio Raspberry Cake (GF):** A gluten-free delight combining nutty pistachios and tart raspberries.
🍒 **Indulgence Box:** Includes Cherry Dark Chocolate Bread Puddings (4), Carrot Cake Loaf, and Chocolate Chip Cookies.

📅 **Pick-Up Date:** June 15th, 9 AM - 1 PM
📍 **Location:** University Hills Farmer’s Market, 2500 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80222

🔗 Pre-order now on our website and select the market as your pick-up place. Don’t miss out on these limited-edition treats!

Let’s make this Father’s Day one to remember. 🌟

05/21/2024

Loving the rainbow 🌈
May orders have shipped. June will be full of surprises.
I am thinking strawberries, Milk bread, and some pistachios.

05/07/2024

05/02/2024

Ancho chile spiced Chocolate cookies topped with magic salt

Dare to try ?

05/01/2024

Just 10 days left to place your orders for May!

04/22/2024

I will take bread pudding skeptics any day! Mine is life changing.

04/21/2024

🎉☀️Just Unboxed: Something Sweet! 🎁 Dive into the world of exclusive tastes with our brand new Artisanal Bakes Subscription Boxes! Each box is curated experience of delightful surprises, from classic favorites to adventurous new flavors.🍪

06/29/2023

Balancing full time job with my own business.
Butter always helps me feel better and more relaxed. Something about the nutty aroma in the air, when flour is being mixed with butter, makes me super Zen.
This Saturday at will be a bunch of cinnamon rolls, lemon curd rolls as well as Kouign Amann.
The usual suspects like zucchini pecan bread and Olive Oil cake with grapes as well.
Last week, a big hit was Chocolate Zucchini bundt cake, so I might revisit it as well.
And as always, bread pudding. Cherry 🍒 season commands to bring the Dark Chocolate Cherry bread pudding. Perhaps another batch of Sea salt caramel with almonds as well.
Let me know your favorites in the comments.

06/24/2023

My thermomix was helping me this week, making fresh cherry jam for the dark chocolate cherry breadpudding.

I am looking for help during the markets, on Saturdays 8 till 1:30 pm. DM if interested.

06/03/2023

And we are back! New kitchen, big equipment. Zucchini pecan bread for everyone!!!

04/25/2023

And that is where you will find Flour & Berry locally during the summer.
Union Station Farmer’s market.
I am working on getting a commercial kitchen for this and that means…
More of savory items I have been itching to bring back.
Quiche
Turn overs with smoked salmon and brie
Maybe even cakes!
Who knows…
But for sure, the usual and creme brulee.

02/15/2023

In the news again. Thanks for highlight of my home bakery.

02/14/2023

I thought i will just buy them, but grocery store chocolate strawberries looked so bad, I decided to simply make them.
Happy Valentines 💘 and Galentines to all!
Share love every day. It is there to be shown not to be hidden.

01/27/2023

These beauties have been popular this week.
New member of our family, meet

Cinnamon Crisp Crumb coffee cake with cocoa ribbon.

Available on ETSY or my website, local pick up or shipping in all 50 states.

01/21/2023

Time off is necessary for all.
Markets closed for the season, ETSY slowed down after holidays.
What do you make when you have pate brisee in your freezer, meatless empanada stuffing and home made marinara sauce?
Something like that: my meatless chorizo pinwheels with marinara and caramelized onion cheese.
One left, others in the tummy.

01/14/2023

Its definitely one of those loaves I bake I could eat in one sitting.
Coconut 🥥 lime gluten free loaf.
Its sticky, coconut and lime flavor reminiscent of warm Caribbean evenings.
The gluten free part might be a turn off for those of you indulging in wheat, but take my word and try it, this will be your new favorite.