MR & MRS ROBERT REA BROWN

This is a picture of my in-laws taken in the 1920s. Don't you love 💖 those outfits. Theirs is a true love story. Elizabeth was a very young volunteer with the YMCA who went to France during WWII to work at one of their canteens. These were clubs where American girls hosted soldiers during short R&R periods, giving them a taste of home with coffee, donuts and the latest records. On November 11th she was visiting wounded soldiers in the hospital and met Robert, who was recovering from having been gassed in a trench. He ultimately recovered and came home. So did she and their courtship continued until they married on November 11th. It's always been more than just Veteran's Day in our family. 

HERE'S WHAT I'M BAKING THIS WEEK

I post the week's menu on Monday; orders must be in by Wednesday at 5, and pick-up is Friday afternoon in the Village of Catskill. I bake small batches in limited quantities with fresh ingredients, locally sourced when possible, and never any preservatives. First come, first served.

BROOKLYN ONION PLETZL  HALF SLAB     $3/pkg  

A pletzl is a classic Jewish flatbread with a light topping of onion, poppy seed and oil (just like the center of a bialy) spread on before baking. Thin & crisp in the center, thicker at the edges, savory & delicious all over.

RUGELACH   $5/pkg  4oz

Individual pastries handmade with traditional cream cheese dough that bakes up super flaky, and filled with toasted walnuts, plump raisins, cinnamon and homemade mango pineapple jam. They melt in your mouth. 

BIG COOKIES   $3 each  or  4/$10

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 are two options: 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!

CATSKILL CATS

These whimsical multi-colored feline sugar cookies are too cute & delicious to roam down Main Street in the Village of Catskill. Instead, they'd love to partner with a steaming cuppa, or surprise someone in a lunchbox. Colors vary.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHUNK

Soft chewy peanut butter cookies that would be great by themselves BUT they're even better with big chunks of Belgium chocolate throughout & roasted peanuts on top. If PB is your fav, and chocolate is your co-pilot, these are for you!

PUMPKIN SNICKERDOODLE

Crisper on the outside, softer on the inside with a gentle pumpkin flavor...then covered all over in Saigon cinnamon sugar. The quintessential cookie that shouts "it's Fall".

CRANBERRY ORANGE MUFFIN   $3

A perennial favorite flavor combo -- fresh cranberries and orange. Enhanced with soft spices that feel like a warm hug. Makes a great start to the day or as a partner to help you wind down. Either way, it's a delicious winner!

Send your order to bonnibakescatskill@gmail.com  by Wednesday at 5pm. Pick-up is Friday in the Village of Catskill. 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