http://farmandsparrow.com/blog Musings from a bleary-eyed baker Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:29:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The return is imminent.  Look for the return of Farm and Sparrow breads to local stores early this February.  All apologies for the delayed re-opening.  We had a handful of logistical and technical delays coupled with severe weather, busted water pipes, and this and that.   Well I must say that the new ... http://farmandsparrow.com/blog/?p=23 Last post: "Markets Open!".  Well, I may have failed you as a blogger but in the passing season much has been done to better serve you as a baker.  We have found a new home.  And we're building a new oven.  And its a real beast.  And as of Thanksgiving, ... http://farmandsparrow.com/blog/?p=21 Lordy Lordy Lord the winter has passed quickly. (a southern thing I guess) Well, the months of living off of last year's stockpiled nuts is over.   This Saturday, April 18th marks the beginning of the market season for us.  Zac and I will be in our usual places this Saturday ... http://farmandsparrow.com/blog/?p=19 Hello,     We will be vending our wares at two upcoming events.   This weekend, 3/22-3/23  is the WNC Organic Growers School.  We will be set up  with Sweetheart Bakery and will be bringing Bread, Granola, Sandwiches, Croissants, and Pastries.  Sweetheart Bakery will have a wide assortment of goodies as well.  Next weekend, Saturday ... http://farmandsparrow.com/blog/?p=18 Hi there,     Ok, so now that markets have closed up and the holidays have passed us, we are going to begin our new holiday schedule.  Beginning this Tuesday, January 6th, we will begin twice weekly deliveries to the stores in Asheville.  Deliveries will be in the late afternoon on Tuesdays ... http://farmandsparrow.com/blog/?p=17 Hi all,    Oh yes, the holidays are here and so it is holiday market season.  Many of you have have understandably been confused about where to find us on the weekends so here is the info.  See ya. Saturday 12/6-  Holiday Bazzar(next to the French Broad Food Co-op) 11am-4pm.   Asheville City ... http://farmandsparrow.com/blog/?p=16 Yep, that's right.  The best holiday of the American calender year.  And we have special offerings. All orders are for pick up at the Wednesday Afternoon Tailgate Market the day before.  Here it is.  Hope to here from you. THANKSGIVING TARTS- $18 Heirloom Squash Sauce, Greens, Garlic Confit, Aged Gouda Braised Mushrooms, Whiskey ... http://farmandsparrow.com/blog/?p=15 Hey folks,     We will only be selling at one market this weekend, the Asheville City Market.  Zac will be there with all the usual goodies.  With the weather changing the way it is, you can expect to start finding heirloom squashes and pumpkins scattered throughout the menu.  We're still scouring ... http://farmandsparrow.com/blog/?p=14 Hello,    Heads up.  We will not be at market this week.  Papa Sparrow is having his 60th birthday and so we must fly to his party.  We will be baking bread for the store.  Delivery this week will be on Tuesday afternoon instead of Wednesday.    We have a new bread ... http://farmandsparrow.com/blog/?p=13 We will not be at the tailgate markets this 4th of July.  Grannie Sparrow is turning 60 and some of us will be hitting the road to celebrate with her.  We will be at the FBFC market tommorrow.  Come, let us fill you with rye. http://farmandsparrow.com/blog/?p=12