For some it is a carnival scene filled with amusement rides and games. For others it is the annual enjoyment of foods unique to experience; corn dogs, cotton candy and funnel cakes. Still others look forward to the grandstand entertainment and beauty pageants. Some would not consider fair week complete with a visit to the livestock barns and the 4H exhibits. However for the Doorstep Bakery, it is exploring the Women's Pavilion, where the homemade items are displayed and judged. We are particularly interested in the jams and jellies.
Seeing shelves lines with jars of carefully prepared summer fruits and berries is always a pleasure. The jars' rich jewel colored preserves are proof to me that the art of preserving summer's harvest is just that, an art best appreciated, perhaps, by those persons who have tried to master the techniques themselves.
Doorstep bakers have won ribbons with our different jams and this is a wonderful honor to be sure but second only to the overall realization that there are many experienced artisans who are equally skilled and from them we have much to learn.
This week we want to focus on our own Coffee County fair. The children are eager to do the research, especially if it means daily visits to the fair.
If you have a fair entry you would like us to highlight please leave a comment so that we can all share in the joy and satisfaction of your accomplishment. If you have a particularly fond experience at this fair or another please tell us about it. We always look forward to reading your comments as it brings us closer to kindred spirits. Doorstep Bakery celebrates local and seasonal foods where fresh bread is a daily pleasure.
Look for Doorstep Bakery artisans breads and cookies this week at Bean's Creek Winery Farmer's Market on Thursday from 3-6pm, Coffee County Farmer's Market on Saturday from 6am- 12pm and at a new venue, The Mercantile Restaurant located on the square. The Mercantile Restaurant serves freshly prepared meals for take out or eating in. They are opened on Wednesday and Friday from 11pm-2pm.
Here are some of our favorite County Fair foods!
Hi, My name is Vanessa and I am a friend of Mae Anne here in town. I work with a group of moms called MOPS (mothers of Pre-Schoolers) We are having a girls night in November, and your name has been suggested to help us. We are trying to have a food night at one of our moms house. We would like learn some foods that we can use for the Holidays, I would like to know if you could be our guest that night, and teach us some tricks? I would also like to know if you have a fee? Please contact me (931)247-7859 We would truly appreciate your help.
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