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Moving on up...from the basement
1 commentAfter 1 year of operation, American Artisan Bakery will be leaving the basement and moving on to a bigger and better kitchen at ground level!
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The Alfajor - recipe coming soon to a newsstand near you!
Last year I posted an entry in the Fine Cooking Holiday Cookie Contest - it was a picture of the alfajor cookie, popular in Argentina and across Latin America in various forms. The recipe is coming soon to a newsstand near you!
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In Need of Holiday Recipes
1 commentThe sudden chill in the air on the East Coast has gotten me thinking about the holidays...
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Recipe, er...formula for success!
1 commentBaking with "formulas" instead of "recipes" is the best way to go...it can also save you if you screw something up.
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Killer Bread
23 commentsBaking bread has to be the most written about topic in baking - it is at the same time the simplest baked food yet the most complex to master.
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Summer Cupcakes
Cupcakes are the perfect dessert for the summer, especially topped with summer's greatest gift...fresh berries!
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Baked in its own bag
9 commentsHome bakers are always trying to recreate professional ovens in their kitchens, so why not attempt yet another technique?
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Farmers Market Economy
5 commentsFarmers Markets are extremely important to small food businesses because selling direct to the consumer is how you build a relationship with the public...and how you make the most money.
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Establishing a solid foundation for your food business
2 commentsAre you itchin' to start your own food related business? A solid foundation is key...
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About the Basement Baker
The Basement Baker is about following your passion and starting a community oriented bakery. Whether you are thinking of starting your own food business...or just looking for a little baking inspiration, the Basement Baker is blogging about it.
Andy Corson works for the Taunton Press and runs his own baking company, American Artisan Bakery, out of the basement kitchen of a 19th century church in Sandy Hook, CT.
When he is not at his day job, baking or blogging, Andy can be found selling his products throughout western Connecticut or searching the area for locally grown ingredients.
