MY ROOFLINE AFTER HURRICANE MILTON

I don't know if it was your prayers, luck or karma. With tears in my eyes, I'm incredibly grateful that my friends & neighbors (including me) did not suffer catastrophic damage from Hurricane Milton. Thank you 💖. Even though our area, The Village of the Arts in Bradenton, FL had no flooding, 100+mph winds downed many huge trees & power lines. Some areas are still without power, phone & internet, but no lives were lost. I'm finally taking a deep breath and look forward to focusing my energy into baking.

HERE'S WHAT I'M BAKING THIS WEEK

MINORCAN MULTI-GRAIN BREAD  $5

The first time I went to Europe we stayed with friends on the Spanish island of Minorca. This is my version of the delicious round loaf we bought daily after walking a kilometer to the village bakery. Its crisp outer shell hugs the yummy soft interior, enriched by 7 soft grains plus seeds, which enhance everything. It's fabulous toasted and makes a great grilled cheese sandwich.

APPLE STREUSEL MUFFIN    $3

I can't help myself from using local Honey Crisp apples in everything these days. This muffin is no exception. You'll enjoy the warm spices embracing lots of apple chunks...and the streusel can't hurt.

BIG COOKIES   $3 each  or  4/$10

COCONUT PECAN CHOCOLATE CHUNK

I usually bake with bittersweet chocolate but occasionally something begs to be made with Belgium milk chocolate. It's this cookie, along with toasted pecans and coconut. A powerful trio!

APPLE CIDER SNICKERDOODLE

Crisp outside, soft inside and covered in Saigon cinnamon sugar BUT they're infused with concentrated apple cider & apple pie spice 🍎 💋

CHOCOLATE ORGASM  (with ALMONDS) 

VIRGIN CHOCOLATE ORGASM (NO NUTS) 

Some people don't like nuts in their cookies, but they shouldn't be denied the experience of this chocoholic's fantasy come true. Now there's a new option: VIRGIN  is nut free, while the original has ALMONDS.  Both are mostly melted Belgium bittersweet chocolate surrounding chunks of more chocolate and just enough flour to hold it together. Something for everyone!

ORANGE CRANBERRY BISCOTTI   $4/pkg of 2

There's something festive about cranberries, orange and white chocolate, not to mention how yummy they are together. Whether you dip your biscotti, or just eat it out of hand, this one tastes special.

To place an order: email bonnibakescatskill@gmail.com by Wednesday at 5pm, limited quantities so first come first served. Pick-up is Friday in Catskill Village. Cash or Venmo.

I will never share your personal information. If you have a question, request or want to join my email list just drop me a note. I do special orders too. 

Have a wonderful week and bon appetit!  Bonni

 

BONNI BAKES BAKERY/CAFE  

THE TREEHOUSE 

In 1999, when we lived on the west coast of Florida, my husband Rea & I transformed a 1910 cottage into my bakery/cafe, Bonni Bakes. In 2007 I moved into the "TreeHouse" located behind the cafe. I spent 3 years designing and building my new home. I sweated over every detail. As of today Hurricane Milton, a Category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico, is headed straight for my property. I'm laser focused on the weather forecast; anxious & worried for the thousands of people in its path. Some of them are my good friends & neighbors. As a result, I won't be baking this week. If you're so inclined, say a prayer. Thanks.

Bonni