#buylocalchallenge.
Starts tomorrow. I have been talking about options above and beyond the standard fruit and vegetables. Like cheese. But, what’s cheese without good bread? Did you know many of our local bakeries source ingredients from Maryland farms? So, you can support local farmers, and small businesses, by buying their breads during the challenge. Or by eating at their bakeries.
Like Atwaters. In Catonsville, near us, and in many places across the Baltimore area.
Here is a link to their sources. Here is a link to their current menu in Catonsville. I have blogged many times about the quality of Atwaters. You can also buy their bread at many markets, like Olney.
Moving on. Closer to us. The Breadery. In Oella. So many things to find there. They also come to local markets. On a recent visit to the store in Oella, we found their stash of olive oils. Perfect for bread dipping.
Great Harvest Rosemary Lavender Focaccia. Discovered at Breezy Willow. Made with the herbs from the farm. Nothing like it toasted with a creamy fresh chevre.
Stone House Bakery. Another local bakery that sources items from the surrounding farms. Check out their ingredients. Doesn’t get much better than that.
There are even more local bakeries in the state. Far better products from small businesses.
And if you want to bake your own using local grains, Next Step Produce can help you with that project.
A loaf of bread, a jug of wine, and thou. I’ve covered the first two. On the third, you’re on your own.
Next up. Meat, seafood and eggs.
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