September 2010 – Fiesta de España!

Farmhouse Manchego Cheese

We get this classic Spanish raw sheep’s milk, animal rennet cheese from our favorite farmhouse producer, who’s using state-of-the-art methods to produce a cheese with very traditional full flavor, aged six months.

Queso de Vare

One of our all-time favorite Spanish cheeses back from a long hiatus! Made from Murcian goat’s milk and traditional animal rennet in a perfect family or party size 1 pound wheel. Mellow goat milk flavor with a cheddar-y tang.

Palacios Chorizo Pork Sausage

This is the most traditional Spanish Chorizo available in the U.S., seasoned liberally with either sweet or spicy smoked Spanish paprika. Ready to slice and eat as is, it’s equally tasty in your favorite Spanish recipes!

Jamon Iberico de Bellota

Even Italians will admit: This acorn-fed, dry-cured Iberian Ham is the best ham in all of Europe. Hand-sliced to order, try an ounce or two today and see what all of the fuss is about!

Artisanal Bonito del Norte Tuna

Excellent, conveniently sized and versatile albacore tuna from our friends at Ortiz. Packed in neutral oil for a clean tuna flavor and rich, meaty texture. Buy two and get a free ortiz tote bag!

Abbae de Queilles Olive Oil

Arbequina olives are grown on a beautiful, 100% organic estate near the Ebro river, resulting in a smooth, silky and rich flavor that reflects the delicacy of their growing conditions and the expert skill of the producers. From Hacienda Queilles, near Tudella in Navarra, Spain.

Masia el Altet New Blend Olive Oil

“Absolutely fantastic”… “super silky”… “great long, long lasting finish.”… This new blend from the south eastern coast of Spain, near Murcia, has a lot of personality, with big flavors and a resoundingly peppery finish.

Naturvie Cornezuela Olive Oil

Our only olive oil made solely from cornezuelo olives, known for their distinctive fruity, green flavors, with notes of apple, almond and tomato and slightly spicy finish that is balanced by sweetness and astringency. Produced near the town of Badajoz, in western Spain, near the Portuguese border.

Sanchez Romate Vinegar

Over twenty five years of aging in oak barrels gives this sherry vinegar a sweet, soft flavor. Add a few drops to creamy tomato soup. Drizzle a bit in a cold summer gazpacho. Drop a dash on a salad of ripe, sweet, summer tomatoes. Mix it into a classic cocktail sauce and stand back for the fireworks. It makes good food extraordinary.

September Specials

Olive of the Month!
Arbequina Olives

Crunchy, slightly salty with a buttery finish.

$12.99/lb

Creamery Cheese of the Month!
Manchester cheese

The Manchester is a velvety-rich double-cream cow’s milk cheese with a fragrant, golden rind. It runs the gamut from mild, soft and slightly runny under the rind to dense and firm with wild rogue molds and strong mustiness.

$9.99 each (reg. price $11.99 each)

Bread of the Month!
Paesano bread

The traditional bread of the Puglia region of Italy. Pass it around the table for ripping and dipping in great olive oil, soup or pasta sauce.

$4.50/ea (regular $6.25/ea)

Special Bakes!

Blueberry Buckle for Labor Day Weekend, 9/4 delivery
A buckle is an American coffeecake that dates back to colonial times. Our sweet and moist version has a bounty of wild blueberries, sweet butter, a touch of orange and cinnamon, and is topped off with a remarkable butter-crumble crust.

Chernushka Rye bread baked on 9/17 & 9/18
Chewy traditional Jewish rye with peppery chernushka seeds. This one definitely has a following.

Pumpernickel Raisin bread baked on 9/24 & 9/25
Chewy, traditional pumpernickel bread with juicy red flame raisins and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Great toasted with a schmear of Zingerman’s Creamery award winning cream cheese.

New bread! Country Wheat Bread
Just imagine the sun coming up and the Farmer’s wife bringing you a warm, soft loaf of pan bread to the breakfast table. No more daydreaming, it’s a reality and it’s delicious! Each loaf is hand-made with 100% organic whole wheat flour, mashed potato, local Guernsey milk, real butter, and Michigan honey.

Sandwich of the Month!
Raisin d’Etre

This sandwich is so good, it just might give you a new reason to live (or at least to eat lunch!) We start with our staff-favorite Curried turkey salad – roasted turkey, toasted cashews, our housemade garam masala spice blend and chopped scallions. Then we top it with crunchy, fresh organic daikon radish sprouts from the local folks at Garden Works farm and serve it on our life-changing, lightly toasted Raisin Pecan bread.

$11.99/one size

Cake of the Month!
Ribbon Cakes

To celebrate the Bakehouse’s 18th birthday this month, all ribbon zing’casion cakes are 20% off! Available in chiffon, buttermilk or chocolate cake with chocolate butter cream and bright fondant ribbons.

20% off!

Zingerman’s Coffee Company, Roaster’s Pick!
Uganda – Bugisu coffee

We’re excited to have this coffee back for only the second time in 5 years. This crop is the sweetest yet with notes of cocoa/chocolate and ripe, dark fruit. It knocked our socks when we made espresso from it.

It is grown on Mt. Elgon near the Kenyan border.

$15.99/12oz bag