I’ve been putting this off as long as possible. Apple season is a bit conflicting for me – it’s definitely delicious, but it means the inevitable is just around the corner. But, I can’t deny it – the days are getting shorter, the weather is getting cooler and I’m ready. One thing that has my enthusiasm going is my research on boiled cider – I’m fixin’ to reduce many gallons of this season’s cider to a delicious syrup that will keep me going strong all winter.

So, without further ado, here’s what will be on this week’s tables at 43rd and Nicollet, between 8:30 and 1PM:

BREADS

• Baguette: again, I’m just so pleased these are holding the herring sandwich at the Chef Shack. They are definitely sold out by 11AM so get there early.
• Lunch Box Bread: my daughter’s new favorite thing is bagels and cream cheese, so we’re not rockin’ this right now for lunches. However, you should! Soft oatmeal bread for all of your classic sandwich needs.
• Kingfield Sourdough: I’m going to do a wheatier version this week, probably with a little bit of soaked cracked wheat. It’ll be robust and chewy and just what your toaster was looking for.
• Walnut Buckwheat: I think this bread will be delicious with slices of cheddar and wait, what season is this? Oh yeah – apple!
• Bag of Buns: I know you’re still grilling, so get these while summer’s still hanging out. Long and round, also super for sandwiches.

PASTRIES

• Apple Turnovers: this is the whole point of this post. I’m going to make my filling with 100% apple! Boiled cider and apples and applejack and that’s pretty much it. I might add a little bit of cloves, but never ever cinnamon. That goes against everything I believe.
• Downtowners: I’m developing a rabid fan base with these sugar coated cinnamon morning buns. I know some will be disappointed by the lack of scones this week, but I’m hoping the brave souls will try one of these or a turnover…
• Biscuits of the Week: I’m thinking about some kind of chile action in these, not sure yet. Stop on by and find out! All I know is that I have a case of Pastureland butter burning a hole in my cooler, that butter is definitely the secret to these biscuits. I could put rocks in them and they would be delicious.
• Cookies: Domino (deep chocolate with white chocolate chips) and Ginger Jumbles (molasses spice cookies with crystallized ginger)

That does it for me, I’m very late for work. See you all on Sunday!