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January is almost gone. February is at the end of this week.
February is the month of celebrations.
This Saturday, enjoy the first treat of the month - New York Style Crumb Cake.
Being from NJ, we have standards of the thickness of the streusel topping. It must be at least an inch thick. It must be melt-in-your-mouth buttery, and it must top a cake worthy of that crumb!!!!
So, let the February Fun begin this Saturday, February 4. Store is open till Friday, February 3rd at 4PM. Order yours before they're sold out!
Order your 8" tray of incredible crumb cake to have this weekend.

See what else is in store for February.
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Want a peek at some great foods and my hero?
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Focaccia — Xitrous

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Focaccia — Xitrous Focaccia

Mardi Gras King Cakes — Xitrous

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Mardi Gras King Cakes — Xitrous Mardi Gras King Cakes

Bavarian Soft Pretzels — Xitrous

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Bavarian Soft Pretzels — Xitrous Bavarian Soft Pretzels

Stromboli — Xitrous

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Stromboli — Xitrous Stromboli

Valentine Decadent Brownies — Xitrous

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Valentine Decadent Brownies — Xitrous Valentine’s Decadent Brownies

NY Style Crumb Cake — Xitrous

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NY Style Crumb Cake — Xitrous NY Style Crumb Cake

Puff Pastry to Palmiers - SUCCESS! — Xitrous

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Puff Pastry to Palmiers - SUCCESS! — Xitrous January 26, 2023   Puff Pastry – Day 2 (Final) Did 2 more turns and rests.  Froze half the dough and am making Palmiers (Elephant Ears) with the remaining half. I am not feeling hopeful that all my layers will puff up.  I did NOT see the many layers of butter when I cu

Sourdough Sandwich bread available to order till tomorrow at 4.
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Puff Pastry - Day 1 (Again!!) — Xitrous

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Puff Pastry - Day 1 (Again!!) — Xitrous January 25, 2023 Today is, “another day”.   Lots of stuff done today.  Boiled eggs.  Made vegetable stock.  Thank you José Andres for teaching me to use everything and be less wasteful. Made my Tasty, Tingling Tomato Sauce. OOhh….garlic, spices, tomatoe

Blog 3 — Xitrous

Puff Pastry Day 1 - Almost.

"After all, tomorrow is another day.”

Blog 3 — Xitrous   ABOUT KATHLEEN, HER TRAVELS, AND THE JOY AND SCIENCE OF COOKING Kathleen Stanton 1/24/23 Kathleen Stanton 1/24/23 Puff Pastry - Day 1 (Almost) Read More Kathleen Stanton 1/21/23 Kathleen Stanton 1/21/23 Scones Read More Kathleen Stanton 1/18/23 Kathleen Stanton 1/18/23 Day 2 - Brioche Success Rea...

Puff Pastry - Day 1 (Almost) — Xitrous

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Puff Pastry - Day 1 (Almost) — Xitrous January 24, 2023   Day 1 – Puff Pastry Today has been so busy.  Did a test bake for Stromboli 2 ways.  Thinking a Stromboli would be great for Super Bowl snacking.  One way was sliced and baked as a roll in the round pan.  The second way was slicing

Xitrous is offering Sourdough Sandwich Bread this coming Saturday, January 28.

Sourdough Sandwich Bread is tender, fragrant, and perfect for slicing. It is perfect for making a sandwich, having a slice of buttered toast, or even making your own croutons. I love the bread in so many ways. It is also a fermented bread. The fermentation makes this bread easier to digest, has lots of great bacterias that are good for our gut.

So, here's to more cold weather options for savory bread and treats.

Items are on sale today, Sunday, January 22 through Friday, January 27, 4PM. Pickup of your bread is on Saturday, January 28th, from 10am till noon. Delivery is available for a small fee on Saturday, January 28 in the afternoon.

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Sourdough Sandwich Bread — Xitrous

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Sourdough Sandwich Bread — Xitrous Tangy delicious nutritious sandwich bread

Scones — Xitrous

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Scones — Xitrous Happy Saturday!! I am so ecstatic. Made 24 pans of scones. The house smells amazing. I’m excited to hear what your thoughts of them are.

Scones ready for pickup

Brioche was a success. Didn't think it would be!!

Check out the experience.

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Day 2 - Brioche Success — Xitrous

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Day 2 - Brioche Success — Xitrous January 18, 2023 WOW!! Done.  Was not sure that this bread would work out.  I followed all the instructions to the letter.  Then, I took the dough from the fridge this morning and was crestfallen.  The dough was hard and had not risen.  Directions said t

Day 1 of Brioche today. Check it out!

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Day 1 of Brioche — Xitrous

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Day 1 of Brioche — Xitrous So today has been busy, cleaning the house, haircut, shopping for fresh ingredients for scones, and taking Olive to her first play date.  She had loads of fun and is exhausted.  That is a baking blessing for me!! Today I am making Brioche.  In the seventeenth century it w

Scones and Brioche - https://mailchi.mp/6367abcf3762/scones-and-brioche

Xitrous has 5 flavors of scones this coming Saturday. Traditional: Plain, Savory: Cheddar/Chive. Sweet: Blueberry/Lemon, Cranberry/Orange, and Chocolate Chips.

These scones are crisp on the crust and tender inside.
Each 9" Round has 8 scones.
Shop is open till Friday, January 20th at 4PM or when sold out!

Order yours:
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Scones — Xitrous

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Scones — Xitrous Scones

Cinnamon Buns — Xitrous

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Cinnamon Buns — Xitrous I am so excited to hear about how everyone liked/loved the cinnamon buns. I have worked this recipe for 2 years before I was satisfied that the texture, flavor, and aroma were correct. I sold out this week pretty quickly. I might have to increase my stock!! Next Saturday, I’m offering several

Almost sold out!

Order your tray of Cinnamon Buns.

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Blog 3 — Xitrous

Recipe 1 COMPLETE!!

Páte À Choux - Success.

Check out the video.

Blog 3 — Xitrous   ABOUT KATHLEEN, HER TRAVELS, AND THE JOY AND SCIENCE OF COOKING Kathleen Stanton 1/10/23 Kathleen Stanton 1/10/23 Does the, “Choux” fit? Read More Kathleen Stanton 1/9/23 Kathleen Stanton 1/9/23 And so it begins…. Read More Kathleen Stanton 1/7/23 Kathleen Stanton 1/7/23 A New Year Read Mor...

First tray of Holiday Cookies picked up. New Peppermint Pinwheels, Amaretto Coconut Cherry Snowballs and Walnut Crusted Jam Thumbprints join the fan favorites!!! Looking forward to sharing more.

It’s Holiday Treats time.
Xitrous is offering trays of holiday cookies and bags of organic dog treats this month.
These photos are from last year’s sold out trays, and give a good idea of the variety I will be including to appeal to everyone’s tastes!
This year’s will have the fan favorite cookies - Chocolate Chips, Russian Tea Cakes, Cranberry/Apricot Orange Shortbreads, Spritz, Gingerbread, Snickerdoodles, Pecan Bars, as well as some new surprises!
I’m so excited to offer organic dog treats. Our dog, Olive, has a very sensitive tummy. I developed these treats with her in mind. They are delicious; yes, I’ve tasted them.
Order your trays and treats early. There is a limited window of availability. Trays have sold out quickly.
Trays and dog treats are available for pickup only. Dates for pickup are between December 9 and December 19th ONLY!
Details for ordering your treats:
-Add item to your cart
-Please note that orders are not immediately available after purchase and require at least 24 hours advance notice, as the trays are baked fresh prior to pickup. Please consider this when choosing a pickup date. Pickup dates are from December 9-19, 2022.
Check out the gallery of photos.
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Pace your orders early.
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Xitrous is offering trays of holiday cookies and bags of organic dog treats this month.

These photos are from last year’s sold out trays, and give a good idea of the variety I will be including to appeal to everyone’s tastes!

This year’s will have the fan favorite cookies - Chocolate Chips, Russian Tea Cakes, Cranberry/Apricot Orange Shortbreads, Spritz, Gingerbread, Snickerdoodles, Pecan Bars, as well as some new surprises!

I’m so excited to offer organic dog treats. Our dog, Olive, has a very sensitive tummy. I developed these treats with her in mind. They are delicious; yes, I’ve tasted them.

Order your trays and treats early. There is a limited window of availability. Trays have sold out quickly.

Trays and dog treats are available for pickup only. Dates for pickup are between December 9 and December 19th ONLY!

Details for ordering your treats:

-Add item to your cart

-Please note that orders are not immediately available after purchase and require at least 24 hours advance notice, as the trays are baked fresh prior to pickup. Please consider this when choosing a pickup date. Pickup dates are from December 9-19, 2022.

Pace your orders early.
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Oktoberfest Bavarian Pretzels. So excited. They’re exactly how I had them while living in Bavaria, Germany. Thinking about offering these for sale. Would love your input.

Kevin requested a Chantilly Cake for the birthday sweet this year. It’s light and fresh. I made a naked cake for the first time.

This week's sale is Sourdough Sandwich Bread and Breadcrumbs. What better way to get ready for the coming weeks than with this delicious bread in 2 forms. Sprinkle some flavorful breadcrumbs on your salad and holiday BBQ's Mac and Cheese. Want even MORE flavor? Create 1" cubes of toasted sourdough bread as croutons on your salad. You'll have more flavor without the additives and chemicals of store bought croutons.

There are amazing holiday and festive napkins available for purchase. These napkins can set the tone of any table. Spread them out and use as placemats. Napkins are available for pickup AND Worldwide shipping.
Sale begins today, Monday, May 16th and closes Friday, May 20th at 4PM.

Pickup of your treats is Saturday, May 21st between 10am and noon. www.xitrous.com/shop

Cinnamon buns are available to order today till 4pm. Napkins are a lovely gift for any mother or yourself! www.xitrous.com/shop

Cinnamon Buns are a delightful and decadent way to celebrate Mother's Day!!
Gift yourself or any mother you know with festive napkins to brighten the kitchen or table. Napkins can be shipped worldwide!!
Order your buns by Friday, May 6th at 4pm.
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May brings me such joy!! Weather is lovely so I can be in the garden. Flowers awakening and colors are vivid. Mother’s Day and my birthday celebrations. Cinnamon buns are so amazing. Great way to celebrate the sweetness of the Spring. Festive Napkins are available for worldwide shipping. Decorate your tables with these lovely napkins. Send some to any mother you know. www.xitrous.com/shop.

Do you love bread? Are you looking to enjoy bread, but you have been having digestive sensitivities to regular wheat bread? I have discovered the delicious low-gluten flour, Einkorn. This bread is for EVERYONE who loves bread.*

Einkorn flour make a spectacular loaf of bread. The taste is delicious. It has a soft, but firm texture. It slices beautifully so you can have toast, a sandwich, or just bread and butter.

The breadcrumbs that I make are directly from the sourdough loaves that I toast and grind. They have a subtle nutty flavor with the hint of sourdough.
Want to make a meatloaf, meatballs, toasted breadcrumbs over a salad? Einkorn breadcrumbs are the answer.

Want to eat pizza with any topping of your choice? Use a pre-baked Einkorn Sourdough Pizza crust. The flavor is enhanced by the Einkorn Sourdough. Every pizza is already packed with flavor.

I could wax on and on about this grain. I love it. I'm using it to make French Toast, Egg in a bread, Sandwiches, in Italian Meatballs, Croutons, and everything that I use Sourdough Bread for. The breads, pizza crusts, and breadcrumbs are made exclusively with raw, organic ingredients.

Want to know the best part of using this grain for me? I have been baking with it for clients who have sensitivities and allergies to wheat and gluten. They are VERY HAPPY and able to enjoy bread again!!

Sale begins today, Tuesday, April 26 and closes Friday, April 29th at 4PM.
Pickup of these products is Saturday, April 30th between 10am and noon.

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**Einkorn grains cannot be consumed if there is a medical diagnosis of Celiacs disease.

Frangipane Fruit Tarts on sale till 4pm today.

Box of 4 includes: blueberry, strawberry, apple and pear.

Order yours till 4:00pm today.

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This week I'm baking Fresh fruit and berry frangipane tarts. These fruit and berry tarts are made with organic blueberries, apples, pears and strawberries. The almond frangipane custard is a smooth base for the fruit. The sweet, light, and flaky crust complements the custard and fruit. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, snacks, or dessert.

Each box of 4 tarts is perfect for you to share.

Looking forward to your comments on the blog.

Sale begins today, Tuesday, April 19 and closes Friday, April 22nd at 4PM.
Pickup of your tarts is Saturday, April 23rd between 10am and noon. www.xitrous.com/shop

This week's tasty breads are both sourdough. There is the traditional sourdough sandwich loaf and an unbelievably tasty pepperoni and provolone sourdough sandwich loaf. There are also sourdough bread crumbs.

Sale begins today, closes Friday, April 8 at 4PM.

Pickup of your loaves of bread is Saturday, April 9th between 10am and noon.

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This week's tasty breads are both sourdough. There is the traditional sourdough sandwich loaf and an unbelievably tasty pepperoni and provolone sourdough sandwich loaf. There are also sourdough bread crumbs.

Sale begins today, Tuesday, April 5 and closes Friday, April 8 at 4PM.
Pickup of your loaves of bread is Saturday, April 9th between 10am and noon.