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European-style breads and sweets, in markets across the DC area
What is a King Cake anyway?
What is a King Cake anyway?

As Fat Tuesday approaches, we’ve been getting more and more questions about Mardi Gras, King Cakes, and why we make them. So here we go…a deep dive into the colorful history of Mardi Gras!

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Bread Facts, HolidayChris GirardotFebruary 17, 2023RavenHook Bakehousemardi gras, mardi gras king cake, king cake, carnival, brioche, new orleans, made in dc, dc bakery
You could win a pic-a-nic basket! (Share your picnic pic by June 19)
You could win a pic-a-nic basket! (Share your picnic pic by June 19)

Come picnic with RavenHook! Share your picnic photo by June 19 for a chance to win an amazing picnic spread ($100+ value)

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ContestChris GirardotJune 2, 2022RavenHook Bakehousepicnic, giveaway, focaccia, sourdough, baguette Comment
Washingtonian Article about The Ultimate Breakfast and Brunches in the Union Market District
Chris GirardotMay 30, 2022
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Sweet Treat!
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Sweet Treat!

Show Mom some love this Mother’s Day! Here are a couple quick and easy recipes from the RavenHook family for making Mom a special treat. Strawberry Shortcake, French Toast, mmm yum!


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Recipes, HolidayChris GirardotMay 2, 2022Mother's Day, celebrate, challah, raisin pecan, Mom, French Toast, Strawberry Shortcake, Scone, Jam, holidayComment
Reuben Sandwich Recipe (Father's Day Special)
RecipesChris GirardotJune 19, 2021 Comment
Classic French Toast Recipe (Father's Day Special)
Classic French Toast Recipe (Father's Day Special)

Classic French Toast recipe made with our delicious Challah. A special Father’s Day treat.

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RecipesChris GirardotJune 18, 2021Comment
Classic Herb Stuffing Recipe
Classic Herb Stuffing Recipe

No Thanksgiving is complete without stuffing, so here’s the secret to ours!

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Chris GirardotNovember 6, 2020
The Interesting Story of the Hot Cross Bun
The Interesting Story of the Hot Cross Bun

Where are Hot Cross Buns from?

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Bread FactsChris GirardotApril 10, 2020hot cross buns, bread bakers guild of america
Dealing with COVID-19 (coronavirus).
Dealing with COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Details on how Ravenhook Bakehouse is attacking this viral outbreak.

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UpdatesChris GirardotMarch 13, 2020ravenhook bakehousecoronavirus, covid-19, market update
Sourdough Miche — What is that?
Sourdough Miche — What is that?

Sourdough Miche! What is it? How do we make it? In this article we explain what goes into our signature loaf

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Bread FactsChris GirardotFebruary 11, 2020Ravenhook Bakehousemiche, sourdough, bread, what is miche, what is sourdough, how to bake, how to, food prep, recipe, baking, made in dc

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View fullsize Last December, our good friend Farmer Dan passed away. We'd worked alongside him for many years at several farmers markets, although he's known best for his 34 years at Eastern Market. In Dan's 77 years, he touched a lot of lives and we’re hopi
View fullsize Holla for our fluffy, golden Challah! It's great for sandwiches, toast, or my favorite - French Toast! We make this yummy 6-braid Challah year-round EXCEPT for the High Holidays. Starting next Sat 9/20, you can get this same great challah in the tr
View fullsize Come check out our weekly specials at AU & UMD today! We have 🍋Lemon Curd Brioche, 🍋Lemon Poppy Pound Cake (V), 🍌Banana Nut Bread, 🍓🫐Triple Berry Muffins, Asiago Cheese Bread, Summer Squash, Onion & Parmesan Focaccia, & Cinnamon Rai
View fullsize Have you tried our tangy Asiago Cheese Bread?! This bread can really make a sandwich shine - from a Cuban sandwich to steak, BBQ, or even a grilled cheese! What's your favorite way to eat this bread? Find us today at: 📍City Center 11-2 📍Eastern Ma
View fullsize Enjoying summer's last gasp? Join us at the farmer's market to soak up a little more of summer's bounty...like our Summer Squash, Onion & Parmesan Focaccia! Find us today: 📍Dupont Circle Farmers Market 8:30-1:30 (in the parking lot behind PNC B
View fullsize 🍋🍋Our brioche of the day is filled with Lemon Curd! We whip up this creamy & tangy lemon curd in house before piping it into our fluffy brioche. I love this one so much! Let me know if you try it! Find us today at: 📍Arlington Farmers Market
View fullsize Did you know that figs were one of the first cultivated plants? They were considered a fruit of the gods and given to Olympians. So if you're feeling like just living life in DC is a herculean effort, treat yourself to our Fig Jam Brioche! Find us t
View fullsize 📢🥳Woo hoo! We're back at the Farmers Market at UMD starting today! And we have week #2 at AU! Focaccia! Filled Brioche! 🥖 🍪🥧🥐🍞 & More! Join us on the campuses today at: 📍American University (on the Quad in front of the Mary Graydon Cent
View fullsize We have FIVE dairy-free pastry options right now! So if you're vegan or on a plant-based diet, we've got you! We have: 🍋 Lemon Poppy Pound Cake 🫐🍌🥥 Procrastination Cookies packed with fruit, coconut & oats! 🍓🫐 Triple Berry Muffins w/ 🍓🫐
View fullsize Our motto is Born and Bread in DC, and we’ve seen a lot since starting RavenHook right in Washington, DC in 2006. As the right to work seems increasingly under threat, we want to thank all the people who’ve worked to make this city what i