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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, holiday Comment
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 Woo hoo the rain is holding out! Swing by📍Tawes Plaza for the Farmers Market at UMD today! We'll be there 11-3 with: 🍑Apricot Cream Brioche 🌱Parmesan Asparagus Focaccia 🍫 Cream Cheese Brownies 🌶️ Jalapeño Cheddar Bread 🥐Croissants &amp
View fullsize What's your favorite muffin flavor? Right now we have 🫐 Blueberry Muffins topped with streusel. This classic is so popular that we make it almost year round. We also always carry a vegan muffin, rn it's 🍋Lemon Poppy for just a little bit longer! P
View fullsize Just another stop on the weather 🎢 rollercoaster! Turns out it's a good day for cornbread! Which means it's an extra good day to visit the charming neighborhood market in Trinidad (near Union Market & Gallaudet) because they're hosting a chili c
View fullsize We have the springiest focaccia today! Step 1. Farmers grow beautiful asparagus Step 2. Marinate the asparagus to make the flavors shine. Step 3. Top our fluffy focaccia with 🍋 lemon-marinated asparagus & parmesan cheese Step 4. Bring to marke
View fullsize In honor of Shakespeare's birthday, I implore you to indulge in cakes and ales.* We have 🍋Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake, 🥥Coconut Lime Pound Cake (V), and ☕Coffeecake at: 📍Farmers Market by the White House, 11-2 📍Riverdale Park Farmers Mark
View fullsize Last July, just a few months before Jane Goodall died, she shared some advice for people feeling hopeless: “People come to me and say, ‘Well, look at the world, look at the wars, look at the destruction of the environment, of poverty, the
View fullsize Last call for Wild Ramp Focaccia! We'll only have this very special focaccia for a few more days - until next April! It features oniony-garlic ramps foraged in the Appalachians, along with goat cheese & mozzarella. Pick up a loaf today between 2
View fullsize As the rain nourishes our flowers, we have lots of yummy things to nourish you! From cinnamon & gooey cream cheese babka to Wild Ramp Focaccia to 🍋Lemon Meringue Pie & more! 📍Dupont Circle Farmers Market 8:30-1:30 (in the parking lot behin
View fullsize On this 🏝️tropical April day, we're leaning into the citrus! 🥥Coconut Lime Cake with toasted coconut, coconut milk, and lime is a zesty treat - somehow creamy, but without any dairy! We also have 🍋Lemon Meringue Pie & Lemon 🫐Blueberry Ricott
View fullsize It may feel like summer, but we have a special spring treat for you! Ramps are one of the hardest to find spring crops. These wild oniony-garlic plants only grow in the Appalachian Mountains and are best in the early spring right when they emerge fro