Jeff's Artisan Bakeshop

06/29/2022

Dear friends,

It is with mixed emotions that I announce the end of the experiment that was Jeff's Artisan Bakeshop.

Last year when I decided to open a bakery, I wasn't sure how it would pan out, or how long I could keep it up. With minimal culinary experience beyond home cooking, I knew I had a lot to learn. And learn I did!

The truth is, I never really saw this business as a business. It was always a way to connect with friends and neighbors, learn new kitchen skills, and grow professionally. By these measures, my bakery was a tremendous success, and that is largely thanks to you, my loyal customers.

Who knows what the future holds? Maybe one day I will start a new venture. But for now, I'll be focusing my efforts elsewhere.

Thank you! I couldn't have done this without you.

Best,
Jeff

06/09/2022

Nothing like a day of baking bread on a hot summer day! 😎

04/16/2022

have you tried my ciabatta? well, you oughta! stop by today between 12 and 5, enjoy a pint, some comfort food from , and browse an immense selection of wares from artisans of all kinds. it's gonna be a gorgeous day. see you soon!

04/15/2022

See you tomorrow at Rushford & Sons Brewhouse for the spring market from 12 to 5, along with all these awesome local vendors! Let's talk 🍺 and 🍞 🥐 🧁

04/14/2022

🐝

All Hail Queen Bee in her Majesty - https://mailchi.mp/cef88695569b/all-hail-queen-bee-in-her-majesty

04/04/2022

ginger molasses cookies for breakfast! 🥣

03/26/2022

stop by the bread market today at .fuelcafe between 2 and 5 to try a cinnamon snail! Hokkaido and oatmeal molasses bread also on the menu.

03/25/2022

🎹 🎶

03/23/2022

The next time you pick up your order, I hope you will have the pleasure of meeting Bruce! He would love to meet you.

03/17/2022

Are you ready for a great night here at Rushford & Sons? To start, looks like GIPA's back on the menu, folks! We know you missed it the past couple weeks and now it's returned for your imbibing!

Secondly, we've got here from 5-8pm, back with some delicious food! You don't want to miss them!

We'll also have two young local Irish step dancers giving a short performance at 6:30, so make sure to come show them your support!

Can't wait to see you tonight. We're open, as always, 4-9pm!

03/16/2022

honey pistachio scones (green because st patricks day) and maple bacon scones (golden brown because that's how they're supposed to look). available at .fuelcafe for a limited time!

03/15/2022

this loaf has an almost perfect ear, and I didn't even score it. awesome!

03/12/2022

I'm sincerely sorry to cancel the bread market today on such short notice, but I wanted to make sure this guy had ample time to settle into his new home! Welcome to the family, Bruce.

PS I'll be at Rushford & Sons Brewhouse tomorrow 1-5 with various cookies to complement The Caribbean Press food truck.

03/11/2022

getting ready for the Saturday bread market

03/05/2022

don't forget to check out my Saturday bread market today at .fuelcafe! lots of Hokkaido, white bread, corn bread, I forget what else. oh yeah, oatmeal molasses. oh, and how about a sample of fresh baked ciabatta with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil? I'll be here to serve you!

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03/04/2022

Bread market tomorrow 2-5 at Soul Fuel Cafe! This week I want to highlight my new ciabatta! Lots of Italian breads use a preferment called a b**a, and that comes in useful here, providing flavor and lots of big, irregular holes to sop up any olive oil that might be on your plate. I am looking forward to eating lots of this in the near future and I hope you will join me!

Also on the menu for tomorrow:

- House White Bread
- Hokkaido (Japanese Milk Bread)
- Oatmeal Molasses Bread
- Asiago Herb Bread
- Southern Skillet Cornbread
- Plus: brown butter chocolate chip cookies, biscotti, scones, and whatever else I feel like whipping up tonight or tomorrow morning!

03/04/2022

gotta risk it for the 🍪

03/02/2022

my take on Hokkaido (Japanese milk bread) makes a mean French toast! it takes ages to get stale, but once it does, rest assured you can transform it with some cinnamon, butter, and maple syrup.

02/26/2022

today's bread market 2 to 5 at .fuelcafe:

house white bread
Hokkaido (Japanese milk bread)
southern skillet cornbread
plus: whoopie pies, cinnamon snails, and fresh baked brown butter chocolate chip cookies.

see you there!

02/23/2022

cheddar jalapeno cornbread 😋

02/20/2022

these whoopie pies where about as messy to make as they are to eat. there is nothing classy, elegant, or artisanal about them. they are, however, unabashedly delicious and nostalgic.

I did want to put my spin on this classic. so marshmallow, matcha, PB, and orange fillings are now available to order. PM me if you have more ideas for variations!

02/19/2022

doing some quality control for today's bread market. it's a thankless job, but someone's gotta do it.

02/18/2022

Introducing Irish soda bread to my repertoire! The addition of dried cranberries gives this classic Irish recipe a Massachusetts twist. The complexity and heartiness of whole wheat flour beautifully contrast the sweet tartness of the cranberries, and could even be described as healthy… unless you spread some Irish butter on it—which I enthusiastically recommend. This bread is not-too-sweet and perfect to enjoy next month on St. Patrick’s day, or any time of year.

02/14/2022

Ciabatta is now available to order on my website! This would make a wonderful sandwich bread, but for now I'm enjoying with a drizzle of olive oil and some sea salt.

Lots of new menu items coming soon. Stay tuned...

02/13/2022

Take 2

02/13/2022

don't miss my first ever Livestream on Facebook today at 11! This week, I'll be showing my process for making cream tea scones. https://fb.me/e/2Xy9Yu9NV

02/12/2022

the ultimate brown butter chocolate chip cookies are now available for purchase! I can't believe it took me so long to offer this classic. I spent the last couple weeks perfecting this recipe, incorporating dark browned butter, brown sugar, and flaky sea salt. enjoy!

02/11/2022

apple cinnamon scone. a thing of beauty!

01/28/2022

the bakery will be closed tomorrow due to the storm. I will be rescheduling all pick ups!

looking forward to a pulled pork sandwich on a whole wheat maple bun tonight 😋

01/20/2022

chocolate cake

01/06/2022

this year, I am challenging myself to cook more on my antique wood stove. this gorgeous piece is a Glenwood K, manufactured circa 1912 by the Weir Stove Company in Taunton MA.

It's not as easy or efficient as a convection oven, but it has given me a deeper intuitive understanding and appreciation of the fuel, time, and effort needed just to bake a few loaves of bread. and no matter how you cook your food, somewhere, a fire is burning.

12/18/2021

bread pop up today 10 to 2!

12/15/2021

The cafe is for the community! If you need a place to mentor a student, have a workplace meeting for example or if you are interested in volunteering at the Cafe, we're here for you!

12/11/2021

beer, baked goods, and tea til 4. at

12/08/2021

pan cubano, the perfect bread for your Cuban or really any sandwich! a soft white bread with a unique, tender texture yet excellent structural integrity. now available at jeffsbakeshop.com.

12/07/2021

work brunch.

12/04/2021

fiori di sicilia (an unbelievably delicious blend of vanilla and citrus flavors) give these cookies a distinctive sicilian flavor. taste testers have agreed, these will definitely be part of my repertoire in the future!

holiday orders are sold out but you can still place normal orders at www.jeffsbakeshop.com or find muffins, scones, and cookies at Soul Fuel Cafe.

11/29/2021

Here's Eric enjoying a freshly-tapped Captain Hook, our Jamaican Rum Barrel-aged Ship O' the Line! Available starting Friday (our one year anniversary!!!), taproom only!

On that note, Brian and Mike will be here tonight for all your other draught needs, 4-9! First day back to work after a long holiday weekend? You deserve a beer! Come on down!

11/27/2021

come support local businesses on at Rushford & Sons Brewhouse in upton!

this weekend is our first annual holiday market! stop by today or tomorrow, 12-5 for:

- delicious traditional beer of all sorts (brewed in part by yours truly),

- molasses cookies and the best sourdough you'll ever taste (baked by yours truly and , respectively),

- a TON of local shops and artisans including Hummingbird Helpers Hygge House Books and Get Baked Potato Company food truck!