It was fireworks over Catskill Creek Saturday night as Cone E Island invited the community to share in a Celebration of Life honoring their founder, Craig Remaley, who died earlier this year. I appreciate people who step up to improve their community, whether it is a square block in Manhattan or an entire county in NYS. In my short time here I've been impressed by how the actions of a few have made dreams come true for many. I especially applaud the work of those five terrific ladies, Michele Pulver, Robin Smith, Teri Weiss, Brenda Vandermark and Lisa Leone-Beers, who were the driving force behind creating the new Catskill SprayGround. I can't wait to put my toes in the water. Thank you!!

HERE'S WHAT I'M BAKING THIS WEEK

I post each week's menu on Monday, orders must be in by 5 pm Wednesday and pick-up is Friday afternoon in Catskill Village. I bake small batches in limited quantities using fresh ingredients (local when possible) with no preservatives. First come, first served.

CHERRY ALMOND RUGELACH   $5/pkg 4 oz

I've always loved the combination of almonds and cherries and these rugelach marry the two perfectly. Individually handmade, filled with tart Montmorency cherries, lightly toasted almonds and wrapped in cream cheese dough that bakes up into a super flaky pastry. Because they're baked fresh, you can freeze them too.

BIG COOKIES  OR BISCOTTI  $3 each or 4 for $10

CHOCOLATE ORGASM 

This is my signature cookie that I've been baking since 1999. It's a chocoholic's fantasy come true...mostly melted Belgium bittersweet chocolate surrounding chunks of more chocolate, toasted almonds and just enough flour to hold it together. Too satisfying to share...maybe.

BROWN BUTTER TOFFEE CHOCOLATE CHIP

Taking the classic chocolate chip cookie to another level with the addition of nutty tasting brown butter and the perfect crunch of mellow toffee candy. Take me home, I'm in heaven.

LIME WHITE CHOCOLATE PECAN

This cookie with its gentle hint of lime, mellow white chocolate and toasty pecans is the essence of summertime in your mouth. Best munched in a hammock under a shade tree.

CRANBERRY PISTACHIO BISCOTTI  

Definitely the favorite at our house; chock full of juicy cranberries and roasted pistachios, they may become your favorite too. Firm enough to dunk but also delicious on its own.

BLUEBERRY PECAN CRUNCH CAKE  $4/slice

Soft, juicy blueberries dot the cinnamon-scented batter, making jammy pockets in the tender crumb. Not too sweet but wonderful with a cuppa, as a simple dessert or for a snack anytime.

SPINACH & FETA BOUREKA HAND PIE   $4

Bourekas, which have many different spellings, are flaky hand pies with assorted fillings commonly found in Sephardic Jewish and Middle Eastern cuisines. These are filled with sauteed spinach, caramelized onions & feta cheese. Great with a salad, soup, eggs, a glass of wine or just eaten out of hand.

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Have a wonderful week and bon appetit!  Bonni