Saturday, December 5, 2009

Holiday News

For the late fall / early winter season FLOURISH bakeshop has a number of new items to offer for daily as well as holiday fare.

----GIFT BASKETS
(see 'foodie gifts' on-line at www.westchestermagazine.com )

----NEW BAKESHOP ITEMS

----HANUKKAH MENU

We will post Hors d'Oeuvre Platters for Xmas and New Year's Eve parties, as well as New Year's Day brunch bread baskets later this month.

We look forward to hearing from you and wish you a healthy and happy new year.

Diane and Michael

NEW FLAVORS THIS MONTH
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SAVORY PIES
With this fall season's cruciferous vegetables in the market, FLOURISH features two new savory pies:

BRUSSELS SPROUT HASH with CHESTNUTS
- julienne of brussels sprout slaw, browned slowly with olive oil and sweet garlic with a garnish of roasted chestnuts.

CAULIFLOWER WITH ISRAELI COUS COUS
- chopped cauliflower blended with large semolina cous cous and flavored with parmesan cheese and caraway seeds.


BREADS

FOCACCIA of the Day

- a vegetable-topped focaccia made from organic flour. Recent toppings include pickled ramps, feta cheese and tomato; artichoke, goat cheese and basil. Sold by the piece or by the sheet. Visit the FLOURISH kitchen for a sample tasting.


HANUKKAH CELEBRATIONS
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Planning a Hanukkah party? FLOURISH is offering a holiday menu that includes butternut squash soup, house-smoked whitefish croquettes, apple sauce, FLOURISH Creme Fraiche, decorated cookies and chocolate gelt flecked with gold leaf. During the week of Hanukkah we will also be making fresh powdered sugar beignets and cinnamon churros. We will also be selling latkes from Avril Kaye Caterers.



Order by phone: 914.725.1026 or, visit the FLOURISH kitchen: 160 Summerfield Street, Scarsdale

Vanilla-Bean Roasted Butternut Squash Soup $12/per qt
House-Smoked Whitefish Croquettes $16/per lb

Honey Crisp and Granny Smith Apple Sauce $6/per pint
FLOURISH Creme Fraiche $4/per cup

Hanukkah cookies and gold-leaf chocolate gelt $10/6 of each
Powdered Sugar Beignets $7.50/half dozen
Cinnamon Churros $1 each

From Avril Kaye Caterers:
Potato Latkes (3") $12/dozen
Mini Potato Latkes (2") $12/per 18 pcs
Lentils, spinach, sun-dried tomato pancakes (3") $13/per dz
Parsnip and celery root fritters (3") $13/per dz


GIFT BASKETS
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Beginning December 7th FLOURISH kitchen will offer several gift samplers. The sampler is packed in a folded natural-wood tray and wrapped in a clear cellophane bag. Shipping is available (price varies per order).

TASTING of TEA CAKES $25

---Mini Fruit Cake studded with brandy-soaked fruits - apricots, dates, cranberries, raisins, papaya, figs and more.

---Callebaut Double Chocolate Tea Cake - prepared with spelt flour, agave nectar and chocolate chips.

---Moist Gingerbread Cake - spiced with fresh grated ginger and black pepper.


BREAD BASKET $20

---Walnut Raisin - a slightly sweet and nutty bread that pairs well with goat's milk and blue cheeses.

---Black Olive Rosemary - a full- flavored, savory loaf to enjoy simply toasted or served with your favorite spread.

---Semolina - a mild Italian-style bread with a crisp crust and soft interior, flavored with extra virgin olive oil and honey.


SEASONAL COOKIES $18/lb

Organic whole cane sugar cookies decorated with natural plant-based dyes and sprinkles. Select from dreidels, snowflakes, gingerpeople and hearts.



DECEMBER ISSUE WESTCHESTER MAGAZINE
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See our review "Bake Sale," in this month's issue of Westchester Magazine online: www.westchestermagazine.com

Read their Foodie Gifts Column where they have included a listing of our gift boxes.

Friday, November 6, 2009

WHERE TO FIND OUR PRODUCTS

FLOURISH baked goods are now available at Michael's Gourmet in Scarsdale, Eastchester Gourmet and Fish Market in Eastchester, Over the Moon in Bronxville, Plum Pure Foods in Cos Cob, and Auray Gourmet in Larchmont.


THANKSGIVING PREVIEW

Tuesday and Thursday, November 17 and 19 from 4pm to 8pm
FLOURISH will have an open house tasting of Thanksgiving specials - savory pies, side dishes, desserts and breads - including wine and warm apple cider. We will be taking advance orders from the FLOURISH menu as well as all Thanksgiving specials through Friday, November 20th. (RSVP suggested but not required.)


MENU

Sides:

sweet potato gratin $16.00
butternut squash, polenta and sage pie $20.00
brussel sprout and roasted chestnut pie $20.00
wild rice and mushroom souffle $20.00
cranberry relish with orange and raspberry (per pint) $6.50
sour dough croutons for stuffing (per lb.) $5.50
crown of parker house rolls $6.00


Sweets:


apple-quince lattice pie $20.00
cinnamon spiced pumpkin pie $17.00
pumpkin cheesecake with chocolate crumb crust $18.00
gingerbread upside down cake with roasted bosc pears $18.00

All pies and tarts serve approximately 8 people.


Please call (914-725-1026) or stop by the FLOURISH kitchen (160 Summerfield Street) to place your order by Friday November 20th.

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Thanks

Thank you to all who have stopped by to check out our new baking company.
We appreciate everyone's enthusiasm and support.

This week we will be adding a variety of autumn fruit pies
and crisps to our daily inventory of whole grain breads and savory vegetable pies. We are testing out a Semolina Olive Oil Bread that is an answer to a few requests we have had regarding a softer loaf.

If you have the Sunday New York Times Magazine, Please read the article on page 30 about a baker in Madison Wisconsin. He is an inspiration to our chosen direction in Flourish Baking Company. Maybe some day we too will have a wood burning oven!

Please make sure to call before you come to make sure we are around as we sometimes have to run an errand.

Our newsletter should be ready soon. We will be listing weekly specials and updates.
You can sign up on our website www.flourishbakingcompany.com.

Remember to come with an appetite!

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Countdown to our Opening

We are one  week away from our official opening on October 5th.

 Right now, we are busy making 800 vegetable pies for the Harvest Fest at Stone Barns this Saturday.

Check out  our website, which goes live this Wednesday  www.flourishbakingcompany.com

Monday, August 3, 2009

FLOURISH BAKING COMPANY

For nearly two decades, both Diane Forley and Michael Otsuka established themselves among those leaders of America’s culinary revolution who helped define a new American cuisine. Their new venture, FLOURISH BAKING COMPANY launches this Summer. The seasonal product line is founded on the belief that tempting local foods can be made with healthy ingredients that feed body and spirit. The line includes delicious vegetable-filled savory pies and muffins, foccaccia, whole grain breads, fruit-filled tarts and decadent gluten free confections.

The Bakery offerings are versatile and can be eaten as mini meals, side dishes, snacks and party fare. Most selections can be eaten out of hand, in the form of a portable pie, flatbread tart or muffin. In addition, family size and hors d’oeuvres style dimensions are available.

The product will be marketed to a wide audience, both single diners looking for a quick meal as well as health conscious families looking to make good nutritional choices throughout the day. Presenting vegetables and fruits in a pastry ‘case’ will be marketed as a savory version of a familiar sweet treat.

OUR INGREDIENTS: We use our own unique house blend of organic whole grain flours (including millet, quinoa, barley, whole wheat, flax, buckwheat, rye) in all of our bakery products. Vegetable and seed oils, butter and raw coconut oil are blended to create our signature pastry doughs. Our rustic artisan breads incorporate a natural sour dough starter to achieve a flavorful range of textures that enjoy a long shelflife.

Supporting the local purveyors of the Hudson Valley, Flourish Baking Company uses seasonal fruits and vegetables from organic and/or locally grown farms. Available flavors change monthly with market availability.

Visit us at our website http://www.flourishbakingcompany.com/
and sign up for our newsletter.

CALL OR EMAIL FOR
RETAIL or WHOLESALE PRICING
914.725.1026

diane@flourishbakingcompany.com
michael@flourishbakingcompany.com

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