New Healthy Year with delicious Vegan Miso Soup!  
Happy New Year dear all. We wish each and every one of you a healthy, happy and joyous 2023!
 
For us, New Year’s Eve will always be special because that’s when our oldest daughter was born. Due to the 8-hour time difference between Colorado and Sweden, we got to celebrate her birth on December 31st, but her grandparents had to wait until January 1st to celebrate their grandchild.  It has become a family tradition to celebrate our daughter by gathering around the table and making sushi with friends. This year we decided to serve a vegetarian miso soup and I thought you might like the recipe below. It's quick, super yummy, and nurturing. 

Place your Hävenly Baked Goods order!
Please place your order of Hävenly Baked Goods by 8 am Friday, and we'll have it ready on Friday by 1pm. You can pick-up until 4 pm and if you have a hard time getting to the bakery by then, please email katarina@havenlybaked.com and we'll give you the info needed for a later pick-up.

Come try our baked goods at Lucky's Market (Fort Collins) this Sunday!
We welcome you to Lucky's Market in Fort Collins this Sunday, January 8, between 11 am - 2 pm!

Join Nude Foods' 21-Day Zero Waste Challenge!
Join Nude Foods' 21-Day Zero Waste challenge here - Starts January 9th.
It can be REALLY hard to change habits and you usually need to try something new for 21 days to make it stick. Whether you are a cero waste newbie or a pro, this is a fun way to receive tips and challenges that will help you make this a better planet! 

VEGAN MISO SOUP RECIPE
6 simple ingredients – add shiitake mushrooms for extra flavor!

Ingredients for 4 servings

• 1 Kombu sheet (edible kelp). 4" x 4", 10 x 10 cm; add more for stronger flavor

• 5-10 small dried shiitake mushrooms (can be omitted)

• 4-6 tbs Miso

• Tofu (medium-firm or silken)

• 2 tbs Wakame (dried seaweed), or more

• 1-2 green onions/scallions, cut into small pieces

Instructions

A. Make the Kombu Dashi (Japanese stock made from kelp seaweed)
1. Put the kombu sheet in 4 cups of water and let steep for 20 minutes, or as long as you can (maximum overnight).
2. Put the dried shiitake mushrooms in a small bowl and cover them with hot water. Tip: Place a small plate over the mushrooms to weigh them down.  Let sit for 15-20 minutes.
3. Transfer the kombu sheet with water and shiitake mushrooms with water to a small pot. Bring to a near-boiling point and let simmer for 10 minutes (don’t let it boil).
4. Remove the kombu from the water (munch on it or compost it)
5. Take out the shiitake mushrooms and slice them thinly. Put them back into the dashi.

B. Finish miso soup and garnish
6. Turn off the heat – never boil miso soup! Take some dashi broth in a ladle or small bowl and dissolve the miso using chopsticks or a whisk. Pour into soup and repeat until miso paste is dissolved. As a general rule use 1 tbs of miso per serving. Taste and add more miso as needed.
7. Rehydrate the wakame seaweed by placing it in a small bowl with cold water for a few minutes. Move the seaweed to the soup.
Add cut tofu and green onions.
8. Heat up soup (don’t let it boil) and enjoy!

Place your Holiday Order of Hävenly Baked Goods TODAY!
Please place your order of Hävenly Baked Goods by 8 am Friday, and we'll have it ready on Friday December 23 by 1pm. You can pick-up until 4 pm and if you have a hard time getting to the bakery by then, please email katarina@havenlybaked.com and we'll give you the info needed for a later pick-up. Please note that we are closed December 23-30, but you can still get our products at various locations in Boulder, Denver, Longmont, Golden, Nederland, and Fort Collins. Please see list below.

How to Reduce Holiday Waste!
This is the season to be merry, but sadly we also produce so much more waste than the rest of the year. Our friends at Nude Foods Market and Eco Cycle have helped put together a Zero Waste Holiday Guide.
Click HERE to see easy ways to reduce your impact this holiday season. 

Holiday Afternoon Tea Service at Leaf in Boulder
Chef Mark and his team have prepared a beautiful afternoon tea service that includes our Hävenly Rustic Bread. The tea time is offered 3-5 pm until Sunday, January 8. 
Celebrate the season with an indulgent Afternoon Tea. Enjoy a three-tiered tea tower bursting with delightful vegetarian delicacies, tea sandwiches, and seasonal sweets. Reservations only. Please call (303) 442 1485.

Sampling at B&F Mountain Market (Nederland) this Friday 12/23 
  We are sampling our Hävenly Baked Goods this Friday December 23 at B&F Mountain Market in Nederland from 3-6 pm. We'd love for you to stop by! Also, for you in Fort Collins, we are sorry we weren't able to sample as thought this past weekend. We will be sure to let you know when our next planned sampling is. In the meantime, at Fort Collin's Lucky's you can find our baked goods in the freezer as well as out bake-at-home bread mixes. 

*** We wish all of you a Happy Hanukah, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! ***

Hävenly now at Lucky's Market (Fort Collins) + B&F Mountain Market (Nederland)
 We are thrilled to announce that you can now buy Hävenly Baked Goods at Lucky's Market in Fort Collins, and at B&F Mountain Market in Nederland. We will be sampling at Lucky's Market this Sunday 12/18 from 11 am - 2 pm, and at B&F Market on Friday 12/23! Please come and say hi!

Place your order of Hävenly Baked Goods 
Please place your order of Hävenly Baked Goods by 8 am (Friday), and we'll have it ready Friday from 1 pm for pick-up at the bakery.  Do you have a hard time getting to the bakery by 4 pm? If so, email katarina@havenlybaked.com and we'll give you the info needed for a later pick-up. You can also order our baked goods for home delivery with GrubHub! 

Sharing our Favorite Swedish Paleo "Semmeltårta" Recipe! 
December is a crazy time of year for most of us. Our family tries to juggle three family birthdays with the December madness. So we need a super quick and delicious cake that we can whip up in no-time. You can also make this cake up to a week in advance (store it in the refrigerator).  It's moist and absolutely phenomenal even without any cream. Original recipe modified from recepten.se.

What's a "Semla" you might wonder? 

The semla – a small, wheat flour bun, flavored with cardamom and filled with almond paste and whipped cream – has become something of a carb-packed icon in Sweden. For those of us who avoid gluten (or for anyone that wants a healthier and most delicious take on the traditional Semla), this is your cake. With almond flour and cardamom it hits the spot. In my humble opinion, this cake is perfect all year round! I have not tried to bake this cake with an egg substitute, but I think it would work just fine. Let me know if you try it out!

Paleo friendly Semmeltårta Recipe
 

Ingredients
- 150 g vegan or regular butter
- 3 eggs 
- 3/4 cup (2 dl) coconut sugar
-  2 cups (200 g) almond flour (plus a little extra for dusting the form)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2.5 tsp cardamom
- A pinch of salt

Can be served with whipped cream or whipped coconut cream, or just as is!

Instructions
1. Grease a 9" spring form and dust with almond flour.
2. Melt the (vegan) butter
3. Add the remaining ingredients to the melted butter (eggs, coconut sugar, almond flour, vanilla, cardamom and salt). Mix until you get an even batter. 
4. Pour the batter into the spring form. Bake at 350F for about 15-20 minutes. (Gently shake the spring form. If the cake is a bit wobbly in the middle, but firm on the sides, you'll get the perfect gooey consistency!)

Let the cake cool off, and enjoy it with or without cream!
 

Swedish Semmeltårta frosted in blue by my kids!

East Simpson Coffee Co has a fascinating history!

East Simpson Coffee - Your Home away from Home!
The moment we set foot in this beautiful historical building, we felt at home. Our girls loved to hang out upstairs reading while enjoying a treat from Leslie and her amazing staff. This is truly a special place and we are delighted to announce that you can now enjoy Hãvenly's Morning Raisin Oat Buns and Rustic Loaves with your order, and buy some of our bake-at-home bread mixes. And please check out East Simpson's event calendar for musical Thursdays and other events.

Fun and fascinating history: East Simpson is the street that was home to one of Colorado’s largest coal mines and commercial businesses in Lafayette, Colorado. The bustling four blocks of downtown suffered two major fires and eventually outgrew its streets. With downtown relocating west onto Public Street, the surviving dozen or so buildings on East Simpson would stand dormant for the next several decades. Immediately upon moving to this wonderful neighborhood, Leslie, Bill and their two daughters knew they wanted to be a part of the reenergizing of Historic Old Town Lafayette, and they opened East Simpson Coffee Co in 2014. Six years later they learned that the former home of Lafayette’s historic City Hall was available for rent. The former City Hall that had doubled as a fire station with horse-drawn fire trucks was now an office building. Under the guidance of Bill, an experienced stage builder, the family spent many hours transforming 201 E. Simpson St. into the beautiful cafe and gathering place you'll find today! When you visit, don't forget to check out the window in the bathroom, it has the original bars from Lafayette's first jail cell.

Place your order of Hävenly Baked Goods
Please place your order of your Hävenly Baked Goods by 8 am (Friday), and we'll have it ready Friday from 1 pm for pick-up at the bakery. Do you have a hard time getting to the bakery by 4 pm? If so, email katarina@havenlybaked.com and we'll give you the info needed for a later pick-up. You can also order our baked goods for home delivery with GrubHub! As always, feel free to reach out to katarina@havenlybaked.com with any questions!

East Simpson Coffee today!

Our family enjoying the wonderful company of Leslie in their community room. Such a sweet place!

We welcome you this weekend to a Swedish Holiday Market in Denver, and to the Winter Market in Longmont!

SWEDISH HOLIDAY MARKET Denver - You can visit Santa at 12.30 pm and enjoy a Swedish Lucia Procession with the Swedish Choir at 2 pm!
When? Saturday, December 3 from 10.30 am - 3 pm.
Where? Calvary Baptist Church, 6500 E Girard Ave, Denver.
Entry fee is $3/adult and $1/ children 6-12. (Children 5 and under are free).
If you'd like to place an order in advance you can do so on our website.

WINTER MARKET Longmont - Boulder County Farmer's Market organizes this great event where you can meet over a hundred vendors, enjoy music and kids activities!
When? Saturday December 3 and Sunday December 4, from 9 am - 3 pm.
Where? Exhibit Hall at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont.

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Remember to place your Hävenly order online
by Friday 9 am for pick-up this Friday at our bakery in Boulder or for pick-up at the Swea Holiday Market this Saturday in Denver.

Stalk Market Launch Party Tuesday 11/22, 10 am - 5 pm
at Yellow Barn Farm
Bring your kids, family, and friends to Yellow Barn Farm this Tuesday to celebrate the opening of Stalk Market! At the Yellow Barn Farm, they build community around regenerative and sustainable practices in agriculture. One of their core values is to create a holistic and fully integrated farming and eco-community, and to offer sustainable food. Hävenly Baked Goods is grateful to be included on this journey! Come to 9417 North Foothills Hwy, Longmont, CO 80503 and join the Launch Party this Tuesday. During the event you can also grab prepared Thanksgiving sides from Food Bridge!

Tuesday 11/22
10 am: Doors Open & Farm Tour #1
11 am-2 pm: Vendor Tastings
3 pm: Farm Tour#2
3-5 pm: Cocktail Hour


Place your Thanksgiving Order Today - Pick-Up this Wednesday!

We are most grateful for our amazing customers, bakers, and business partners that bring so much joy to us at Hävenly. Thank you all! We love to bake for you. Please place your order by Monday night, and we'll have it ready for pick up this Wednesday 11/23 from 1 pm at our bakery. Do you have a hard time getting here by 4 pm? If so, email us and we'll give you the info needed for a later pick-up. We look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with our family and friends, and the bakery will be closed Thursday and Friday the week of Thanksgiving (11/24-11/25).

DON'T MISS BLACK FRIDAY GRUBHUB+ SPECIAL
*** $10 off ***
This Black Friday through Cyber Monday (11/25-11/28), Prime Grubhub+ members will get $10 off orders of $25+ . If you are an Amazon Prime member you can sign up for GrubHub+ for free. To enjoy this offer, place your order with GrubHub between 11/25-11/28 and you can have your order delivered (or ready for pick up) Wednesday 11/30 or Friday 12/2. As always, feel free to reach out to katarina@havenlybaked.com with any questions!

Last Boulder Farmers Market this Saturday + Winter Markets!
We can't believe that the Boulder farmers market season is almost over for this year! It's been an amazing season and we are grateful to all of our wonderful customers and to the BCFM team for their effort in putting together the market. Please come an visit us this market 8 am - 2pm! Please also mark your calendars for the following markets:
Swedish Holiday Market, Saturday, December 3rd (Calvary Baptist Church, Denver)
Winter Market, Saturday, December 3, and Sunday, December 4, Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont

Thanksgiving Countdown! Yay!

We are counting the days until Thanksgiving, our favorite US holiday. We can't wait to meet up with family, give appreciation and enjoy delicious food. Please see our favorite yummy easy-to-bake gluten-free cornbread recipe below!

We are open as normal this week so please place your order of your Hävenly Baked Goods by 9 am (Friday), and we'll have it ready Friday from 1 pm for pick-up at the bakery. How about Thanksgiving? You can grab your bread this Friday and freeze it until the morning of Thanksgiving. Take out your bread to defrost, and right before serving pre-heat oven to 400F and bake for 3-5 minutes! We are also offering pick-up Wednesday 11/23 from 1-4 pm. If this is your preferred option, please make a note in the comment fields when placing your order. Do you have a hard time getting here by 4 pm? If so, email us and we'll give you the info needed for a later pick-up. You can also order our baked goods for home delivery with GrubHub! As always, feel free to reach out to katarina@havenlybaked.com with any questions!

We are also happy to ship you our bake-at-home bread mixes so that you can bake yourself, or gift them if that's your preference.

Thanksgiving Meal Orders from our Wonderful Partners
Does Thanksgiving feel a bit overwhelming? Do you want to just cook a few things, but not the entire meal? Check out our wonderful partners and place your Thanksgiving order with them. We wish you quality time with family and friends and are thankful for each and every one of you.

Fresh Thymes Market Place (Boulder)
Nude Foods Market (Boulder)
Just Be Kitchen (Denver)
Nest at Nurture (Denver)
Cultivate Kitchen (Louisville)
South Street Market (Louisville)

Old Fashioned Cornbread

Recipe and photos are from Gluten-Free on a Shoestring, and we are grateful for this back-to-basic yummy cornbread! We find it easiest to bake it in a cast-iron skillet, but if you don't have one, simply use a 9" cake pan. See below for replacement suggestions if you'd like it dairy-free, egg-free or vegan.

If you have leftovers that you won't eat the next day, we recommend freezing them right away and then taking them out and enjoying another day. If you know for sure you won't eat it all, you can replace half of the cornflour with some all-purpose gluten-free flour. 

Ingredients (see substitute suggestions below)

• 2 cups coarsely ground yellow cornmeal

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1 ½ cups plain yogurt at room temperature.

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled

• 1 large egg at room temperature, beaten

• 4 tablespoons honey

Dairy-Free? Egg Free? Vegan?
Yogurt -> dairy-free yogurt.
Butter -> your favorite vegan butter. We have successfully used Earth Balance buttery sticks.
Egg -> Use your favorite egg substitute. The original recipe recommends 1 tablespoon ground chia seeds + 1 tablespoon lukewarm water, mixed and allowed to gel.
Honey -> coconut sugar or maple syrup

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grease a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or an 8-inch square or round pan, and set it aside.

• In a large bowl, place the cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and whisk to combine well. In a separate bowl, place the yogurt, butter, and egg, and whisk to combine well.

• Create a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients and the honey. Mix until just combined. The mixture will be relatively thin. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.

• Bake for 20-30 minutes (closer to 20 minutes if using a cast-iron skillet, closer to 25 minutes if you made the all-purpose gluten-free flour variation), or until lightly golden brown on top, golden brown around the edges, and firm to the touch in the center. Slice and serve immediately.
  
  Enjoy!

So Proud to Partner with Cultivate Kitchen
We can't tell you how excited we are to partner with Cultivate Kitchen. Chefs Katrina and Cammie started Cultivate Kitchen Co. with a dream to provide people with healthy, whole foods to fuel their busy lives. They share Hävenly's values and cater to multiple eating styles with a consistent focus on delicious and nutritious. Everything Katrina and Cammie touch is beautiful and nurturing. We are proud to announce that you can now include Hävenly's Baked Goods in your prepared meal pick-up! Please see this week's menu below, and know that Cultivate Kitchen is also delighted to offer catering and personal chef offerings.

Place your order of Hävenly Baked Goods
Place your order of your Hävenly Baked Goods by 9 am tomorrow (Friday), and we'll have it ready Friday from 1 pm for pick-up at the bakery. Do you have a hard time getting here by 4 pm? If so, email katarina@havenlybaked.com and we'll give you the info needed for a later pick-up. You can also order our baked goods for home delivery with GrubHub!

Thanksgiving Meal Orders from our Wonderful Partners
Does Thanksgiving feel a bit overwhelming? Do you want to just cook a few things, but not the entire meal? Check out our wonderful partners and place your Thanksgiving order with them. We wish you quality time with family and friends and are thankful for each and every one of you.

Fresh Thymes Market Place (Boulder)
Nude Foods Market (Boulder)
Just Be Kitchen (Denver)
Nest at Nurture (Denver)
Cultivate Kitchen (Louisville)
South Street Market (Louisville)

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Farmers Market this Saturday + Winter Markets!
We are at the Boulder Farmers Market this Saturday and love to say hi between 8 am - 2pm. Please also mark your calendars for the following markets:
Swedish Holiday Market, Saturday, December 3rd (Calvary Baptist Church, Denver)
Winter Market, Saturday, December 3, and Sunday, December 4, Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont

Chef Cammie prepars delicious meals! Check out this week’s meals menu below!

Successful trick-or-treat. But what to do with the scary candy wrapping?

Place your order of Hävenly Baked Goods
Place your order of your Love Raisin Boules and other Hävenly Baked Goods by 9 am Friday, and we'll have it ready Friday from 1 pm for pick-up at the bakery. Do you have a hard time getting here by 4 pm? If so, email katarina@havenlybaked.com and we'll give you the info needed for a later pick-up.

Candy wrapping recycling at Nude Foods
We hope you enjoyed Halloween as much as we did. This, along with Thanksgiving, is my favorite US holiday. So much fun, but also anxiety creating for me personally with all that candy wrapping that ends up forever in the landfill. Now there's an option: Collect all the candy wrapping and bring it to Nude Foods for specialty recycling! And yes, we officially love Nude Foods and all that they do for the planet. Please tell your friends and neighbors and meet us at Nude Foods.

Nude Nibbles this Thursday 5-7 pm
We are excited to be part of Nude Nibbles this Thursday 11/3 from 5-7 pm where you can try our baked goods and also meet other super cool vendors. We will have our Hävenly Love Raisin buns for you to sample along with our Rustic bread and Nordic Keto Buns!

Farmers Market this Saturday + Mark your calendars!
We are at the Boulder Farmers Market this Saturday and love to say hi between 8 am - 2pm. Please also mark your calendars for the following markets:

Swedish Holiday Market, Saturday, December 3rd (Calvary Baptist Church, Denver)
Winter Market, Saturday, December 3, and Sunday, December 4, Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont

Try our new delicious Love Raisin Buns and Love Raisin Boules!

““They are awesome!! You should offer them year-round”
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— Sheri

It is time to head to South Pearl Street in Denver's Platt Park Neighborhood and visit Ruby's Market. A Local - Global Market! Not only can you now buy your Hävenly's Baked Goods and Bake-at-Home Bread Mixes here, but you can explore different ethnic foods, spices, cooking supplies, textiles, and gift items made by local and global artisans. Most importantly, trust that when you shop here you are not only treating yourself to something delicious and beautiful, but you support female entrepreneurs and vendors that are part of immigrant, refugee, and indigenous communities. AND you'll be a force behind Ruby's extensive non-profit program that supports local refugees!

You might not know, but my parents came to Sweden as refugees in the late 1960s having lost everything, and carrying the heavy burden of persecution. Growing up in a family of holocaust survivors brought me to study international law, and focus on corporate social responsibility, human rights, and fair trade. When I heard of Michelle Lasnier and the socially driven market she runs along with non-profit refugee services, I grabbed the phone. I was truly honored to connect with Michelle, a passionate refugee advocate who walks the talk. I'm grateful that she now carries Hävenly Baked Goods at Ruby's Market and that we are able to donate bread to be included in Ruby's thoughtfully selected refugee boxes.

Hävenly Baked Goods is thrilled and grateful to be part of Ruby's Market!

1569 South Pearl Street, Denver, CO 80210

Current Hours:

Monday 11AM - 5PM
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday and Thursday 11AM - 5PM
Friday and Saturday 10AM - 6PM
Sunday 9AM - 5PM

How you can help! 
Ruby’s is accepting donations for immigrant and refugee families. For information on the latest drive, go to rubysmarketdenver.com or follow the market on Facebook and Instagram.