Roxana is the kind of baker who rises before dawn to pour her heart into her craft. Morning Baker invites us into that world—sharing the rituals, techniques, and recipes that define her mornings. She is also a fierce advocate for justice, a champion of farmers and millers, and someone who uses her voice with purpose.

In her own words:
“My goal in this cookbook is to provide you with the same toolkit I offer to those who come apprentice at Friends & Family…so you can be a morning baker in your own kitchen, at whatever hour you please.”

Since we last spoke we have been VERY busy, and we have lots of exciting news to share! We hope everyone is off to a great holiday season, so now let’s dig in to what’s been going on at Bakeshop…

This weekend is Labor Day weekend, and even though most kids are already back to school as of today, it’s still the unofficial end of summer in my books. I know many of us have plans to celebrate, and whether you have a bbq, potluck, block party, or last trip of the season on your calendar, we have plenty of freshly baked treats to add a little extra something special to your festivities.

This week is also a Secret Item week. After a trip to the Farmers Market for some local and seasonal inspiration, I returned with a cornucopia of Farmers Market fruits: blueberries, peaches, raspberries, blackberries, plums and cherries. I tossed them in brown butter and honey, folded them into a spelt flour crust, and brushed them with a house-made vanilla red currant glaze. The result is a Duo of Farmer’s Market Fruit Tarts – a celebration of the season's bounty!

Did you know that a selection of our freshly baked goodies are available for overnight shipping to your friends and loved ones nationwide via Goldbelly? And today is the last chance to get 20% off your order! Simply order with promo code GETFORKY to take advantage of this offer and send our Burnt Basque Cheesecake, Almond Croissants, Figgy Buckwheat Scones, Maple Scones, Summer Fruit Hand Pies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sweet and Salty Cookies, and Granola to friends and family across the country.

The persistence of my garden inspires the secret item this week. My two garden boxes are overflowing with mint and lemon verbena. I’ve been entranced by lemon verbena since tending my garden in Los Angeles, where the plant grew with abundance. The chartreuse leaves — long, thin, and slightly sticky with an intoxicating perfume — make the perfect match for infusions – ice cream, panna cotta, creme chantilly, jams and more.

Hope you’ve been staying cool! Just a friendly reminder that there are no preorders again this week. However, we are OPEN this Saturday and Sunday from 8am-1pm and our pastry case will be stocked with Wonder Buns (both plain and pecan!), Kouign Amann, Savory Tomato Croissants, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Summer Fruit Hand Pies, muffins, scones, quiche, and more.

Just a quick note to update our status:

We are OPEN this Saturday and Sunday from 8am-1pm, and next weekend, but there will be no online preorders these next two weeks!!