Two (!) flat tires!
It had been a beautiful day, but sometimes things don't go quite as expected... The morning started quite lovely with a presentation about Hävenly and our environmental efforts to my husband's business colleagues at their informal breakfast club meeting, followed by a presentation of our Hävenly Baked Goods to a new super cool restaurant in Denver (stay tuned for more info). As I'm about to leave the restaurant I notice that I have a flat tire. As AAA is helping me put on the spare tire, a person walking by exclaims "Wow - TWO flat tires!". The AAA guy and I both look up in surprise to notice that indeed I had TWO flat tires. And no, please don't ask me about my driving. So, the day suddenly changed, as clearly I could not drive back to Boulder. The towing company took the car to the shop and I can pick it up tomorrow. To my great luck, a friend who I do Thai boxing with happened to be close by and took me back to Boulder. So all in all, great luck in a somewhat otherwise unfortunate situation. And that's the reason I did not have time to draft the normal newsletter highlighting one of our great partners or sharing a recipe. I hope you'll bare with me and be prepared for some big exciting product news next week!
Friendly reminder to place your Hävenly order
Friendly reminder to place your Hävenly order for pick up at our bakery on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday! Pick-up is from 1 pm until 4 pm. Need to stop by after 4 pm? Just email katarina@havenlybaked.com and we'll give you the info needed for a later pick-up.
First Time at Nude Foods Market - 20% coupon!
Have you visited Nude Foods Market in Boulder? If not, this is the time to go (and tell your friends)! Nude Foods is a true gem and Boulder's only zero-waste grocery store! We generally pick up items like coffee, rice, beans, nutritional yeast, spices, fruit, and vegetables. And it's a great place to get your Hävenly Baked Goods. Throughout the week you find our baked goods fresh-frozen, and on Wednesday afternoons we bring bread hot out of the oven. Mention Havenly and get 20% off your entire first order!
Wayde and team welcome you with a warm smile to Zeal!
Enjoy an avocado toast on Hävenly rustic. Or try their yummy burgers on our Hävenly Love Buns!
Friendly reminder to place your Hävenly order
Friendly reminder to place your Hävenly order for pick up at our bakery on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday! Pick-up is from 1 pm until 4 pm. Need to stop by after 4 pm? Just email katarina@havenlybaked.com and we'll give you the info needed for a later pick-up.
Stop by Zeal for a great Meal and Community!
At Zeal, they lean forward with the best in food quality and flavor in a stylish casual eatery. Come in and see for yourself what they mean by "Food that loves you back". We love how Zeal uses whole fresh ingredients and use as many organic and locally sourced ingredients as they can get their hands on. We can't stay away from their Cauli Wings fried in coconut oil, and their gluten-free and vegan Mac'n "Cheese" with local mushrooms, herb pesto, and cashew cheese is so yummy. Needless to say, you also gotta try their avocado toast on our Hävenly Rustic, or order a burger on our Love Buns!
And at Zeal, you can order your food to go with a clean conscience - just choose DeliverZero Containers for your order!
Zeal is located at 3101 Pearl St and next time you are in the area, we highly recommend you stop by. And don't forget it's Game Night every Wednesday 7-9 pm at Zeal.
Friendly reminder to place your Hävenly order
Friendly reminder to place your Hävenly order for pick up at our bakery on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday! Pick-up is from 1 pm until 4 pm. Need to stop by after 4 pm? Just email katarina@havenlybaked.com and we'll give you the info needed for a later pick-up.
Earth Day Action Day:
Help plant 3000 trees this Saturday at Yellow Barn Farm!
Join Yellow Barn, Drylands Agroecology Research, and One Tree Planted for a full day of Earth Day climate action to plant 3,000, clear out the Lefthand irrigation ditch, and clean up the historic 100-acre property. Did we mention there will be coffee, live music, and local food? RSVP here.
The tree planting will start with an opening ceremony led by Nawang Khechog, a Tibetan flute player and student of the Dalai Lama. PeaceJam will be donating a Peace Pole to commemorate the planting, which will then be followed by an Action Day orientation.
8:30-9am: Arrival & Check-in (coffee will be provided)
9:30am: Opening Ceremony & Orientation
10am: Action Day Activity Break-Out
1pm: Break for Lunch
1-4pm: Music, Organization Spotlights, and Live Music
4-5pm: Breakdown & Clean-Up
5pm: Gate Closing
Drylands Agroecology Research is supporting Yellow Barn in the transition to full-fledge regenerative systems and holistic management. On this day, they hope to raise $50k to support DAR’s regenerative design work at Yellow Barn for the 2023 season through the implementation of water collection and retention installs, food washing, processing and storage infrastructure, and tree replanting and maintenance. With the support of One Tree Planted and our Boulder Community, we believe that this goal is wholly achievable!
Through their Adopt-a-Tree program and their on-site “TipTap” donation panels, you can help us reach this goal in a few clicks. Come out to the Yellow Barn Farm on the 22nd and plant your tree in memorial, honor, and celebration of your own dedication.
We can’t wait to celebrate this important month of climate awareness and regenerative action!
Proud to partner with Bramble & Hare. The atmosphere is so special, and Chef Heraclio with team ensures you get an extraordinary culinary experience with organic produce from the Black Cat Farm.
How We Love Bramble & Hare + The Black Cat Farm!
Bramble & Hare in downtown Boulder is as a true farm-to-table restaurant as it gets, with most of the ingredients in its dishes coming from Black Cat Organic Farm in Boulder. We are proud that they use our Hävenly Rustic Bread and Morning Oat Buns to complement their beautiful and delicious dinner creations. Black Cat Organic Farm started shortly after Eric and Jill Skokan opened their first restaurant, in 2006. What began as a backyard garden to supplement the restaurant now is a 425-acre farm, supporting 250 varieties of vegetables, grains, legumes, herbs, and flowers, as well as heritage sheep and pigs.
In addition to Bramble & Hare, the organic farm also supports a busy stand at the Boulder Farmers Market, and an always expanding Farm Store at 4975 Jay Road, open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Farm Store serves guests with an abundance of organic produce from the farm, along with Hävenly Baked Goods and bake-at-home bread mixes, heritage meats, prepared foods crafted by Bramble & Hare's culinary team, and myriad provisions, most of which are made by local culinary and agricultural artisans.
Meet Hävenly and Black Cat Farm every Saturday at the Boulder Farmers Market
There is a special feeling in the early morning when we set up our stand at the Boulder Farmers Market. To be there with other local vendors, including our friends at Black Cat Farm, is so special. The organic Black Cat Farm supports its busy stand with freshly picked vegetables. We welcome you every Saturday 8 am - 2 pm!
Hävenly Baked Goods and bake-at-home bread mixes available at the Black Cat Farmstand on 4975 Jay Road in Boulder.
Grab your seasonal vegetables at the Black Cat Farm Store along with your Hävenly Baked Goods.
The Black Cat Farm: 425-acres supporting 250 varieties of organic vegetables, grains, legumes, herbs and flowers.
Vegan GF Matzo Brittle Recipe
Passover is here and Easter is approaching. Try this paleo-friendly Matzo Brittle recipe as a beautiful desert to share with family and friends. WARNING: this is not a recipe kids should attempt to make on their own as the coconut sugar reaches really high temperatures. Do invite them however to decorate the matzo! Thanks to Abbey's kitchen for recipe inspiration.
Ingredients
5 whole sheets gluten-free matzo
1 cup coconut sugar
1 cup earth balance butter (or your butter of choice)
1/4 tsp sea salt (unless you use salted pistachios)
200 grams dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup shelled and chopped pistachios
(1/2 tsp fleur de sel, optional and not needed if you use salted pistachios)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with tin foil. Arrange the matzo in a single layer, cutting one in pieces to fill in the empty spaces.
2. Make the caramel: In a small saucepan, heat the coconut sugar and butter substitute over high heat until melted stirring constantly. Once boiling, continue to boil for 2 ½ minutes until it bubbles and easily pulls away from the sides of the pot when cooking. (Cautious - this is very hot. Handle with care and away from kids!)
3. If you have unsalted pistachios then add 1/4 tsp of salt. Otherwise, omit salt. Use a measuring cup to pour the caramel over the matzo and spread evenly using a spatula. Transfer to middle of oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until a dark amber.
4. Remove from oven, and working quickly, sprinkle the chocolate on top of the caramel. Allow it to melt for 2-3 minutes, then spread the chocolate to fully cover. Quickly top the chocolate with the pistachios and cranberries. You can also add fleur de sal unless you use salted pistachios. Transfer the sheet to the fridge and allow the chocolate to harden.
5. Break up the matzo pieces and serve within the next few days.
Boulder Farmers Market this Saturday
Fools Gold Scavenger Hunt to celebrate opening day on April 1!
We can barely wait. The first day of Boulder Farmers Market is here this Saturday from 8 am - 2 pm. Come and join us on this gorgeous sunny day!
Spring has finally sprung, and to kick off the season, the Boulder County Farmers Market is hosting the Fools Gold Scavenger Hunt on April 1st. Think of it like a grown-up version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, but instead of the prize being unlimited candy, it's $250 in farmers market goodies – which is arguably even better.
But even if you don't strike it rich, don't worry! There will be dozens of #Take5forLocal stickers hidden throughout the markets, and each one leads to a prize. Plus, you get to enjoy all the delicious local goodies that the farmers market has to offer. Don’t be a fool – come this Saturday and get ready to hunt for gold.
Flavorful potato stew with apples! Check out this delicious easy-to-make recipe below.
Friendly reminder to Place your Hävenly order
Friendly reminder to place your Hävenly order for pick up at our bakery on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday! Pick up is from 1 pm until 4 pm. Need to stop by after 4 pm? Just email katarina@havenlybaked.com and we'll give you the info needed for a later pick-up.
Our Last Winter Market in Fort Collins is this Saturday!
This Saturday, March 25, is our last Winter Market in Fort Collins for this season. It's a special market because the Winter Market will donate 5% of all sales to the Poudre School District's Compassion Fund, which helps families in need. So please come and show your support! Wondering where to get your Hävenly Baked Goods after this market in Fort Collins? You'll find us at Lucky's Market and Beavers Market (Fresh Foods).
ABC Weekend at East Simpson Coffee
(Art, Brunch, and Coffee)
Come to East Simpson Coffee in Lafayette for a fun weekend March 25-26 with Art, Brunch, and Coffee. Opening of the art show featuring Linda Penkova is Saturday from 5-7 pm. Brunch with the Magic Food Bus Sunday 9 am - 2 pm or grab your sandwich on our Hävenly Baked Goods!
Flavorful easy-to-make Potato Stew with Apples!
Are you getting ready for spring break? Thousand things to do before you go? Want to make an easy yet super flavorful dish you can grab and heat up that first night after skiing? Here it is. So easy. So yummy. Vegan and Gluten-Free! This recipe and photo is from the Swedish food blogger, dietitian, and mom Hanna Olvenmark.
Ingredients
2 yellow onions
3 garlic cloves or more
1 red chili (we used a Thai chili)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbs yellow curry powder
3 tbs ginger, freshly grated ginger (easy if you keep the ginger in the freezer!)
1 lb potatoes
1-2 apples
2 cups water
1 veggie bouillion cube
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 package frozen cut spinach (10 oz, 283 grams)
1 cup unsweetened oat cream (yes, it's finally available in many US grocery stores!)
2.5 cups cooked big white beans (we used 1 cup dry white beans that we soaked overnight and cooked ourselves)
Oil for frying
Instructions
1. Coarsely cut the yellow onion. It should be more like wedges than chopped.
2. Finely chop garlic and chili.
3. Heat up a frying pan or pot with oil and saute cinnamon, curry, chilli, and ginger on medium heat for about a minute.
4. Add yellow onion and saute for a few minutes. Stir to avoid the onion from burning. Add garlic and saute for another minute.
5. Chop potatoes and apple(s) in smaller pieces. Add to the stew along with water, bouillon, and crushed tomatoes. Cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
6. Add frozen spinach, cream, and cooked beans.
7. Heat up and serve with rice!
ENJOY!
Fun Art, Brunch and Coffee weekend March 25-26 at East Simpson Coffee in Lafayette!
Let's celebrate: Soft launch for offering more pick-up days at our bakery!
We are excited to announce that you can now place your order online and choose Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday for pick-up at our bakery. We would like to make it easier for you to get your Hävenly Baked Goods and so are offering extended hours. We are doing it as a "soft launch" and hope that you'll bear with us for the first weeks while we nail down all the logistics. Every week you can find our baking schedule here. Whatever is on that list you'll get it freshly baked from the oven. All other products will be available fresh-frozen. What is fresh-frozen? That means that we freeze our bread within an hour of baking. That's how we serve all our restaurant customers and it guarantees a delicious fresh-baked experience!
For this week, just order as normal. If you place your order by 11 am tomorrow, we will have it ready for pick up from 1 pm. 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.
❄️ This Saturday at Fort Collins Winter Market ❄️
We look forward to meeting you at the Fort Collins Winter Market this Saturday, March 11 from 10 am - 2 pm. 215 E Foothills Pkwy, Fort Collins. Cold outside? No worries, the market is indoors!
Scroll down to check out the best gluten-free Swedish pancake recipe we have ever tried!
Place your Hävenly Baked Goods order!
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.
Hands down the best GF Swedish pancakes ever!
I'm so excited to share this recipe with you. We came across this base recipe from GF on a Shoestring that we modified slightly. We were all blown away. We made savory mushroom-stuffed crepe-style pancakes and also served some sweet. Our oldest daughter made a fantastic pecan chocolate butter to go with them along with a homemade organic blueberry sauce. Sprinkle some coconut sugar on top, and wow: At dinner, our youngest exclaimed "What? They are gluten-free? They taste just like the real ones our Swedish friends make!" I think that settles it. You've got to try them. And if you don't try to make them too thin, they are actually super easy to make and stay together well. You can substitute the butter for vegan butter, but we are not sure if an egg replacement would work to make them vegan. If you successfully make vegan GF pancakes based on this recipe, please let us know what you used. For the best result, make the batter an hour before frying the pancakes (or let the batter stand overnight in the refrigerator).
What is the difference between a Swedish pancake and an American pancake?
Swedish pancakes are lighter and thinner by using less flour, more eggs, and butter. American pancakes have more flour than milk and use a leavening agent like baking soda or baking powder.
Ingredients
make about 10 pancakes
160 grams white rice flour
55 grams potato starch
30 grams tapioca starch
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs at room temperature, beaten
2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter melted and cooled (vegan butter works well)
2 cups oat milk or regular milk
Instructions to make the pancakes
1. In a large bowl, place the rice flour, potato starch, tapioca starch, and salt and whisk to combine well.
2. In a separate, small bowl, place the eggs, melted butter, and oat milk, and whisk to combine well.
3. Create a well in the center of the flour mix and pour in the wet ingredients. Whisk until very well combined.
4. For best results cover the bowl and let stand for at least one hour or overnight in refrigerator. Before using the batter, whisk until smooth, and allow it to come to room temperature. The batter should be about the consistency of half and half (thicker than milk, thinner than heavy cream).
5. Heat a heavy-bottom nonstick 9 inch skillet (or a well-seasoned 9 inch cast iron skillet) over medium heat for 2 minutes. Grease it lightly with cooking oil.
6. Holding the warm skillet just above the flame, carefully pour a little less than a cup of batter right into the center of the skillet and swirl the pan to distribute the batter evenly across the entire flat surface of the pan.
7. If you use a cast iron skillet, grease lightly between each pancake.
8. Cook over medium heat until the edges and underside of the crêpe are lightly golden brown (about 90 seconds). With a wide spatula, turn the crêpe over and cook until the other side is lightly golden brown (about another 30 seconds). Slide the crêpe out of the skillet onto a plate.
9. Repeat with the remaining batter stacking the crepes on top of each other.
Want to make sweet pancakes? Add some agave syrup (about 2 tsp) and coconut sugar (about 1 tsp) to the batter! Or simply make them all savory and sprinkle the pancakes with sugar later.
Savory Mushroom stuffed pancakes
We happened to have a bunch of mushrooms at home so we sauteed them along with an onion and some garlic. You can add whatever you fancy like spinach or chopped tomatoes with herbs. Season with salt and pepper and then fill the crepes (you can also add some cheese to the filling). Put some filling on one side of the pancake and then fold the sides before rolling the pancakes. Sprinkle some cheese over and place in oven until cheese melts (if dairy free, omit the cheese). Serve with some salad and/or green beans.
Naomi's Sweet Pancakes
These pancakes are so good that you can just serve them as is with some organic coconut sugar. Or try them with Naomi's blueberry sauce and pecan chocolate butter!
Blueberry sauce: Put organic blueberries and add about a tablespoon of water in a small saucepan. Heat on low heat for 5-10 minutes. Let cool before serving.
Pecan chocolate butter: Take your favorite butter (vegan works great) and add chopped pecans, coconut sugar, and cocoa powder. Mix well. Naomi made a few tablespoons but we all would have eaten more!
Enjoy!
*** Hävenly now available at Local Goods in Lafayette ***
Sitting in the heart of Old Town Lafayette, Colorado, Local Goods brings the community a retail space featuring over 150 makers, artisans, farmers, and Colorado companies. We are delighted that Local Goods now offers our baked goods, as well as our bake-at-home bread mixes. Weather permitting, Local Goods also offers an outdoor market space to allow the community to shop small, support local, and build community connections.
Local Goods features and sells only local makers' art, gifts, apparel, bath & body, kitchen products, apparel, pantry items, beverages, baked goods and so much more. Tara and her team hope you come in to say hi, or attend a workshop or one of their makers' markets!
100 W Cleveland St, Lafayette, CO 80026
Tomorrow (Thursday) Leever's Locavore Happy Hour
Yay for wine, oysters, and Hävenly Baked Goods! Meet us at Leever's Locavore in Denver tomorrow, Thursday, February 23, 5-7 pm.
This Saturday at Fort Collins Winter Market
We are excited to be at Fort Collins Winter Market this Saturday, February 25 from 10 am - 2 pm. 215 E Foothills Pkwy, Fort Collins. Cold outside? No worries, the market is indoors!
Place your Hävenly Baked Goods Order + Cavegirl Paleo Granola!
You got to try Cavegirl's Paleo Organic Granola! It's so good with amazing clean ingredients. For a limited time, you can buy their granola on our Hävenly online store. Cavegirl just made a fresh batch so include it in this week's order. 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 Friday 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.
Tara and her team welcome you to Local Goods in old town Lafayette!
Try Cavegirl's paleo granola: Organic cashews, pecans, organic sunflower seeds, organic pumpkin seeds, organic sesame seeds, organic coconut chips, organic cacao nibs, organic cranberries, organic tahini, organic honey, vanilla extract, organic coconut oil, organic cinnamon, organic ginger and salt.