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Farmers' Markets

Bethlehem - "House of Bread" will once again be hitting the farmers' market this year. Come June, Elsa Stowman's home-made, all from scratch baked goods will be readily available in Pelican Rapids and Detroit Lakes. While Stowman says she expects a good year at the market, she noted that her schedule may be slightly altered from her previous nearly regular farmers' market attendance. "Between the uncertain future of care for my Downs syndrome aunt and a new bakery addition to be built onto my house, my customers may have to put up with a more flexible schedule," explained Stowman. This said, she conveyed her desire to be at the market "as much as possible." Bethlehem - "House of Bread" will continue its schedule of attending the Pelican Rapids farmers' market every-other Tuesday (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.) and the Lakes Area Farmers Market, Detroit Lakes, every Saturday (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.). Exact dates will be emailed to the customers on her email list. "I am looking forward to seeing all of my farmers' market friends once again."

New in Town

Last winter found Elsa Stowman back in her test kitchen. While unable to spend all the time creating the new products she dreamed of making, a few new and tantalizing products will be on Bethlehem - "House of Bread's" tables.

- Cinnamon Crunch Granola: A nut-free granola with great cinnamon flavor! Featured in this cereal are sweet and cinnamony clusters of puffed millet tossed in a tender blend of rolled oats, rolled wheat, and puffed quinoa.

- Lemon Bundt Cake: This moist cake is soaked with a sweet, lemon glaze made from hand-squeezed lemons. The results - a mild tasting interior surrounded by a delightfully intense lemony exterior. No one would ever guess that a high percentage of whole wheat flour is used to make this smooth and rich cake. Prepare for your mouth to water! Sold by the slice at the market or whole by special order.

- Scandinavian Almond Cake: Scandinavia visits the market in a buttery almond dessert. This gently yet distinctively almond flavored cake is made in the traditional half-log shape. Sold both as a whole and half cake. Perfect for afternoon coffee!

- Brown Rice & Sorghum Bread: Gluten free bread! While not certified gluten free, care is taken to keep this bread as pure as possible. You may have just found the solution to those sandwich cravings. (The recipe is still in development stage. You may see this bread change a little over the next weeks.)

Changing Faces

Some Bethlehem - "House of Bread" products have received a face-lift. Here is what to expect.

- Changes have been made to Roasted Garlic Bread to make a more eye and taste-bud pleasing loaf.

- According to popular demand, Caramel Rolls are now even more deluxe with a thicker layer of caramel. Prepare for sticky fingers!

- Try the new Peanut Butter Granola to find a more subtly peanut butter flavored cereal. Chunks of all natural peanut-buttery goodness float in a delicious blend of rolled oats, rolled wheat, and puffed millet. But take note - you may have to wait a few weeks to buy your bag while the bakery waits to get its supply of peanut butter. Apparently news has spread that this is the best peanut butter around!