Umpleby's Bakery & Café http://www.umplebys.com ‘The Devil won’t come to Umpleby’s for fear of being baked in a pie.’ Mon, 20 May 2013 19:21:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Dartmouth Graduation is Closing In! http://www.umplebys.com/2013/05/dartmouth-graduation-is-closing-in/ http://www.umplebys.com/2013/05/dartmouth-graduation-is-closing-in/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 19:21:36 +0000 umpleby http://www.umplebys.com/?p=1836 Continue reading →]]> UnknownThe school year is winding down fast as I’m sure you are all acutely aware!   Look no further than Umpleby’s for your graduation lunch or breakfast.  We can do sandwich platters,  dessert platters, breakfast pastry platters along with bread and rolls.   Check out our menus for ideas and offerings.   And please note we are very happy to customize the order to suit your needs.  Don’t worry about cooking for your family and friends.  Call us and it’s taken care of!

 

]]> http://www.umplebys.com/2013/05/dartmouth-graduation-is-closing-in/feed/ 0 The Year of the Cicada http://www.umplebys.com/2013/05/the-year-of-the-cicada/ http://www.umplebys.com/2013/05/the-year-of-the-cicada/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 20:45:18 +0000 umpleby http://www.umplebys.com/?p=1827 Continue reading →]]> 14zimmer-span-articleLargeA very interesting article in the NYT about the awakening of the cicadas after their 17 year slumber.   Really very interesting!  What does this have to do with food?  Well, you could eat them but I am posting this as I find their re-emergence to be an auspicious sign.  The wonder of life and its interesting cycles.

Here is a link to the sound they make – really neat!

 

]]> http://www.umplebys.com/2013/05/the-year-of-the-cicada/feed/ 0 The Norwich Farmers’ Market is about to start! http://www.umplebys.com/2013/04/the-norwich-farmers-market-is-about-to-start/ http://www.umplebys.com/2013/04/the-norwich-farmers-market-is-about-to-start/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:07:07 +0000 umpleby http://www.umplebys.com/?p=1822 Continue reading →]]> LogoThe 36th season of the NFM is starting in just a matter of days!  This Saturday, May 4th will mark the beginning of the 13th year for us selling at Market. We are very excited to be returning to our usual market stall and see again all our loyal customers!  Not to mention seeing all of the children who we knew once as babies, now practically at the age to ask for the keys to the family car.  And my beard is definitely a bit grayer than it was 13 years ago! Welcome Spring and Welcome Market!!

]]> http://www.umplebys.com/2013/04/the-norwich-farmers-market-is-about-to-start/feed/ 0 What a Beautiful Day – come over and have lunch with Al … http://www.umplebys.com/2013/04/what-a-beautiful-day-come-over-and-have-lunch-with-al/ http://www.umplebys.com/2013/04/what-a-beautiful-day-come-over-and-have-lunch-with-al/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:27:47 +0000 umpleby http://www.umplebys.com/?p=1820 logo3clear
Al Fresco that is.  Our patio is open and all it needs now are some hungry customers!

]]> http://www.umplebys.com/2013/04/what-a-beautiful-day-come-over-and-have-lunch-with-al/feed/ 0 Sandwich Special Today – The Mrs Basil E Frankweiler http://www.umplebys.com/2013/04/sandwich-special-today-the-mrs-basil-e-frankweiler/ http://www.umplebys.com/2013/04/sandwich-special-today-the-mrs-basil-e-frankweiler/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:32:48 +0000 umpleby http://www.umplebys.com/?p=1811 Unknown-2To honor E.L. Konigsburg who passed away on Friday,  our sandwich special today will be The Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler –   a turkey reuben.

 

 

]]> http://www.umplebys.com/2013/04/sandwich-special-today-the-mrs-basil-e-frankweiler/feed/ 0 April Winter Weather Advisories Bring May Flowers? http://www.umplebys.com/2013/04/april-winter-weather-advisories-bring-may-flowers/ http://www.umplebys.com/2013/04/april-winter-weather-advisories-bring-may-flowers/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:26:51 +0000 umpleby http://www.umplebys.com/?p=1808 Continue reading →]]> Sugaring in VT Just as we were ready to have the patio all ready to go for the spring season mother nature decided to have one last winter dance with us.   We’ll have plenty of hot sandwiches, coffee, hot chocolate and meat pies tomorrow to feed your souls.

Weather Report Friday

]]> http://www.umplebys.com/2013/04/april-winter-weather-advisories-bring-may-flowers/feed/ 0 Doughnuts Tomorrow – Sunday http://www.umplebys.com/2013/04/doughnuts-tomorrow-sunday/ http://www.umplebys.com/2013/04/doughnuts-tomorrow-sunday/#comments Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:09:00 +0000 umpleby http://www.umplebys.com/?p=1805 logo3clearJust in case you forgot,  we will have doughnuts tomorrow morning!

]]> http://www.umplebys.com/2013/04/doughnuts-tomorrow-sunday/feed/ 0 What’s Next on the Food Calendar? http://www.umplebys.com/2013/04/whats-next-on-the-food-calendar/ http://www.umplebys.com/2013/04/whats-next-on-the-food-calendar/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:41:22 +0000 umpleby http://www.umplebys.com/?p=1799 Continue reading →]]> LogoNow that Easter is behind us we look forward to the warmer weather, the growing grass, the successful selling of the homestead, and finally the opening of the 36th season of the Norwich Farmers’ Market.  This May 4th will mark our 13th year selling at the market!  We’re looking forward to it!

]]> http://www.umplebys.com/2013/04/whats-next-on-the-food-calendar/feed/ 0 The Easter Menu Line Up http://www.umplebys.com/2013/03/the-easter-menu-line-up/ http://www.umplebys.com/2013/03/the-easter-menu-line-up/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:34:36 +0000 umpleby http://www.umplebys.com/?p=1785 Continue reading →]]> images-2Here is the Saturday, day before Easter, food line-up of just some of the things we will have for sale:

  • Lemon Cheesecakes
  • Hot Cross Buns
  • Easter Sugar Cookies
  • Fruit Pies
  • Lemon Tarts
  • Fruit Tarts
  • Coconut Macaroons (flour-less)
  • Chocolate Souffle Cakes (flour-less)
  • Chocolate Truffles (flour-less)

Don’t go to your family’s house empty handed!

]]> http://www.umplebys.com/2013/03/the-easter-menu-line-up/feed/ 0 Hot Cross Buns are here! http://www.umplebys.com/2013/03/hot-cross-buns-are-here/ http://www.umplebys.com/2013/03/hot-cross-buns-are-here/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:54:34 +0000 umpleby http://www.umplebys.com/?p=1783 imagesFresh out of the oven we have Hot Cross Buns!

And a reminder –  we will be closed for Easter so please place your orders now for pick up on Saturday!

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