Seasoned Croutons

Well it snowed all night and today. We finally were closed for a day at the bakery which was nice for my husband to have a Saturday off. I was determined to make something that I love with my salad but usually cost me some extra points. Croutons I love croutons yes they are simple food but oh so good when done right. Crunchy and seasoned make your salad worth it when you take a forkful of salad and your croutons in your mouth it is a happy marriage to me. Store bought croutons are high in points so I decided to try making my own. Of course I used a loaf of the Town Crier Bakery french bread that I had brought home. The bread was a day old which was perfect for my crouton adventure a small one but still a adventure for me. I sliced the croutons keeping the cube together. You sprinkle with 1-1/2 tsp salt free seasoning and blend with 1 tsp of garlic powder. Bake until golden brown about 30 minutes. You can store up until a week. 6-8 croutons are only one point. Even a bakery can hold some surprises for us dieters.

Sweet Sixteen with Tiffany

What a special birthday party when you turn sixteen and you want to design your own cake. Well that is the trend now. Young girls love to have a creative touch and say in there own design and flavors for the great milestone in their life. They will come with pictures or sometimes there own design that they have drawn themselves. Future budding artist. I really enjoy to see the creativity that some of these young adults have. It really brings a special touch to the cake. In this case the girl loved Tiffany Jewelry well who doesn't and this is what she designed. Have fun and create your design for any special event that is an important part of your lives. They will be many pictures to show years from now.

Italian heritage and breads

Yesterday I decided to invade my husbands territory in the back of the bakery which means I entered the "no Roseann allowed bake zone". The back of the bakery where Kerry bakes is usually left up to the real bakers. Well I decided to let my self wander to the back and bring back some of the great memories of living in Naples, Italy flow into the breads Kerry was making today. When I lived in Naples, we would buy our breads at the local bread store just around the corner were every morning they would come out fresh from the brick ovens. The smells were savory and sweet. The fun part of it as a child was when my dad would bring the fresh bread home and we would lower the basket down from the apartment and pull it back up quickly ( few times I would get tempted to be naughty and swing it around)so we could pull apart the bread and slab butter on it yes butter. One of my favorite breads was a crusty bread that was filled with fresh tomatoes basil and roasted peppers with garlic and olive oil baked inside of the bread. Well let me tell you one way trip to a foodies divine adventure that makes you want to keep going back. I made the bread today and just added my spin on to it and added fresh mozzarella and enclosed. I truly was proud of myself and felt like I was back in Naples for even just a few minutes.

Baptismal Dress Cake

This darling cake was just perfect with pink roses and a lace bow to finish off the dress. Just so perfect for her baptism. The cake was a delicious carrot cake with a creamy cream cheese filling.

FALL FONDANT LEAF CAKE,HAPPY BIRTHDAY

THIS BEAUTIFUL FALL FONDANT LEAF CAKE WAS MADE FOR A BIRTHDAY IT TURNED OUT JUST PERFECT. THE COLORS OF THE LEAVES MADE IT FEEL JUST LIKE A CRISP DAY OF AUTUMN AND THE LEAVES HAD JUST FALLEN OFF OF A TREE. THIS CAKES WAS VANILLA POUND WITH FRENCH BUTTERCREAM. THE BOTTOM LAYER WAS ALMOND POUND.

Cake Dolls are making a comeback at the Town Crier Bakery

This is a wonderful birthday cake for your little darling. You can get her favorite doll and we will place it in a delicious cake base and design her favorite dress and theme for her party. It is a show stopper.

Wednesday's Special at the Town Crier Bakery

Bread Day
Buy any bread, and get the second of equal or lesser value free. Come try our Harvest wheat bread,sesame toasting bread and much more.

How does a bakery spend his day !!!

Early to Bed, Early to Rise

Step 1:
Bakers typically don't get to watch the sun rise, they rise for it. Bakeries start producing the pastries, breads and cakes in the wee hours of the morning, every morning, to process orders for restaurants, delis, and retail stores. The baking day is filled with making breads, rolls, pastries, doughnuts, cakes, pies, and anything else that a particular bakery offers.
The Secret Recipe
Step 1:
Bakers store their cookbooks in their brains, and have to be able to calculate the amount of raw material (flour, salt and yeast.) they will need in order to complete all the items needed each day. Some bakers are responsible not only for making the baked goods each workday, but also for doing inventory, ordering, and keeping the bakery stocked throughout the week.
Am I Too Kneady?

Step 1:
A baker has to operate an assortment of kitchen items each day, including commercial-grade mixers, blenders and ovens, microwaves, stoves, cutting and slicing machines and air guns for cake decorating. In addition, a baker has to have a good strong back and the ability to lift heavy boxes and bags of flour (50 to 75 lbs or more).
Keeping it Real

Step 1:
Some bakers are also in charge of the staff, and therefore have to perform administrative daily duties such as hiring, firing, and training, as well. They can also be in charge of creating new products, bringing in new accounts, and other facets of marketing. Bakeries, as with any food service position, also require strict adherence to local health department guidelines for sanitation and hygiene, so a baker must always be cognizant of their own performance and that of their staff, to avoid contamination of foods, and violations of health codes. So much more than you can ever think !!!!!!!

SOME WEDDING TIPS FROM THE TOWNCRIERBAKERY

We've all seen those glamorous, gorgeous wedding cakes in magazines that perfectly match the nuptials they're a part of. But how will you end up with the perfect wedding cake for you? Do your homework! Here are the steps you should take before meeting with any wedding cake designer or baker.
Research You've probably been reading magazines and saving pictures of favorite wedding cakes – if not, now is the time to do so. Save not only general large pictures, but also details. Then start comparing your favorites – what do they have in common? Are there any details such as sugarpaste flowers or fondant icing that are essential to you?

Consult with your future spouse Find out if you're on the same page about design, flavor, and budget. He or she may not care that much about what the wedding cake looks like, but think that raspberry filing is vital.

Have a general idea of other aspects of the wedding You'll want your cake to coordinate with other details, so be firm on things such as:
colors of the bridesmaid dresses
flowers you'll (likely) be using
other prominent colors
what your wedding cake budget is
approximately how many guests you'll have
the general style, theme, or formality of your wedding.
You'll probably also want to put together any questions you'll have. Once that is all done then call the TownCrierBakery for a consultation for your perfect wedding cake. 215-794-9910

MY new couch at the Town Crier Bakery

I am so excited my new comfy couch arrived at the bakery. I thought well why not give a spot to our customers that want to read the paper and have a hot cup of coffee and a hot fresh glazed donut in the morning. They can sit and relax and read or maybe look out the window and see the many changing fall colors in the village. Stop by and relax.