September is quickly wrapping up - isn’t it crazy how, one day it’s summer-like weather and you’re craving smoothies and iced tea and the next you want hot coffee and a cinnamon roll? Then the following day you want smoothies again.

It’s an incredible time when the trees begin to turn colors. I love the cool, crisp mornings. Whether you’re craving warm-weather delights or the cozy comfort of a hot cup of tea, we have many delicious things in your Market bakery.

We have some fun customer events coming up. First a Valhrona chocolate tasting: learn about the country of origin of each of these Direct Trade chocolates. It’s pretty amazing how the taste of the berries grown next to the cacao tree comes through in the chocolate. We’ll discuss the correct way to taste chocolate and experience every flavorful note.

We’re sampling other delicious products right now, in stores, including a selection of new breads. They come as take-and-bake, to avoid rock hard artisan bread. Instead, you’ll get a piping hot loaf with a beautiful crunchy artisan crust and a soft, but delicious texture to the bread. It’s available as a San Franciscan Sourdough with sun dried tomatoes or garlic cloves and Kalamata olives both in a perfectly sized boule. One is enough to share between two people, or grab two for the whole family. I’m excited about this bread due to the 100-year-old sourdough they use to create it.

In the Barista area, we’ll be featuring a new Indonesian coffee from Stumptown. The beans are Direct Trade so the farmers are paid above Fair Trade wages for their coffee beans. It’s nice to know the people who produce this coffee receive a living wage, it makes me feel good to support those hard working people. I think it’s my new favorite!

I’m having fun exploring desserts from the Province of Castilla Y Leon. I love learning new recipes! Look for these fun, new items in your local Market Bakery and enjoy the beautiful weather.

I’m looking forward to seeing you all at the Market!