http://albemarle.ehclients.com/index.php/site/index/ en debra@drwdesign.com Copyright 2009 2009-06-11T20:07:37+00:00 http://albemarlebakingco.com/site/thanks/ http://albemarlebakingco.com/site/thanks/#When:20:07:37Z Thanks for ordering from Albemarle Baking Company. Your granola will be on its way as soon as we can make it, pack it, and get it to the post office! 2009-06-11T20:07:37+00:00 http://albemarlebakingco.com/site/our_granola/ http://albemarlebakingco.com/site/our_granola/#When:21:07:28Z Please, please send us some! We hear it time and time again via phone and email from out-of-towners who visit us and try our granola. Made with oats, sunflower seeds, almonds, bran, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and milk powder, it’s fantastic with yogurt and fruit, in a bowl with milk, or a delicious snack. We feel obligated to inform you that it’s highly addicting. $7.00 per pound. A 2-pound minimum purchase is requested. We ship USPS Priority, so you’ll have your yumminess in 2-3 days. 2009-06-01T21:07:28+00:00 http://albemarlebakingco.com/site/wholesale_accounts/ http://albemarlebakingco.com/site/wholesale_accounts/#When:23:25:34Z 1. To begin your account we need: Tax ID number Billing & Shipping Address (if different) Two phone numbers and two contact people Your credit application (PDF) 2. We make deliveries for a minimum purchase order of $20. We have a slightly restricted delivery schedule so we will deliver when we can within that schedule. You are welcome to pick up your order as early as 7am. 3. We ask for standing orders so that our production staff knows what to make on a daily basis. 4. New orders or changes to standing orders must be made by 12pm two days prior. We will do the best we can to supplement your order. Our breads require a long fermentation process, so the more notice we have for additions and cancellations the more likely we will be able to accommodate you. 5. New accounts are COD for the first month and then we can include you in our billing cycle. Statements are mailed the 1st of the month and payment MUST be received by the 15th. Failure to make prompt payment will result in your account returning to COD status. Thanks for supporting our business and buying locally. Albemarle Baking Company 418 West Main Street Charlottesville, VA 22903 Gerald Newman, owner (434) 293-6456 2009-05-29T23:25:34+00:00 http://albemarlebakingco.com/site/pastry/ http://albemarlebakingco.com/site/pastry/#When:22:11:22Z Morning Pastry We make a variety of lovely morning pastry. Listed below is what we usually have, but there are always special seasonal items, and things we just feel like making on a particular day. Croissants: Plain Almond Chocolate Chocolate-Almond Apricot Cheese Veggie, Egg (and Bacon) Muffins: Blueberry Pumpkin Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bran-Raisin Scones: Currant Lemon Poppy Cranberry Chocolate Chip Ginger Plus: Sticky Buns Cinnamon Buns Harvest Basket (crunchy, buttery, fruit, nuts) Kuchen (a delicious coffee cake) Fruit Focaccia Quiche Plum Danish Afternoon Snackery Come on over for an afternoon pick-me-up, a little treat for a special someone (even if it’s YOU), or some yummy-ness to take back to work. Cookies: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Raisin Black Cadillac (chocolate with chocolate chunks) Raspberry Shortbread Almond Shortbread Snickerdoodle Ginger Molasses The Zero (Fat-free/dairy free oatmeal raisin) Also: Veggie Ciabatta Rosemary/Sea Salt Focaccia Roasted Garlic/Cheese Focaccia Quiche Granola Fine Pastry We offer an elegant selection of single-serving fine pastry. A few extra-special items not listed here are in usually in the case as well We use fresh, seasonal ingredients. Come taste how good those are! Tarts: Pear Mixed Berry Key Lime Lemon Chocolate Ganache Alexander (apricot, almond cake, pastry cream) Miniature Cakes: Chocolate Praline Crunch Cake Dome Individual Tiamisu Opera Torte More: Chocolate Eclair Cream Puff Napoleon Macaroon (dipped in a little bit o’chocolate) Brownie Magic Bar (graham cracker crust, chocolate, coconut, nuts) 2009-05-18T22:11:22+00:00 http://albemarlebakingco.com/site/lately/ http://albemarlebakingco.com/site/lately/#When:17:30:47Z As we swing into summer, things are really heating up here at Albemarle Baking Company! In The Pastry Room A perennial favorite, the Raspberry Wonder is back for spring and summer. We start with vanilla sponge cake, top it with a subtle white chocolate mousse, a layer of raspberry mousse, and cover the top with fresh raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. It looks almost too pretty to eat, but don’t let that stop you! It’s also time for the Mixed Berry Tarts, which are always great for a light dessert or afternoon break. We’re looking forward to peaches later this season. Ah, summer. 2009-05-18T17:30:47+00:00 http://albemarlebakingco.com/site/about_albemarle_baking_company/ http://albemarlebakingco.com/site/about_albemarle_baking_company/#When:00:54:19Z Albemarle Baking Company was founded in 1995 by Gerry Newman and Millie Carson. Originally on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall, the bakery soon outgrew that location and in the spring of 2001 was the first business to open in the Main Street Market. Our award-winning breads, cakes, and pastries are handcrafted in our bakery using only the finest ingredients. Our breads are found on the tables of most of the finest dining establishments in Charlottesville. We are the bakery of choice of many of the caterers in the area, and of many specialty food shops. Our Pastry Chef Riki Tanabe creates wedding cakes that are spectacular in taste and appearance. We are open Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm. On Saturdays we close at 5pm. We started with three people and have grown to over 20 employees working from midnight to 8pm. Gerry Newman started his training as an apprentice to a Swiss Master Baker in Seal Beach, California in 1981. Three and a half years later he moved to San Francisco and worked in bakeries in Oakland, Marin County, and San Francisco. It was there he met his wife Millie Carson who at the time was baking for two restaurants in the city. They moved to Virginia after they were married for Gerry to take a job as Assistant Executive Pastry Chef at the Homestead Resort. After a year Gerry and Millie moved to Charlottesville where Gerry was hired to be Executive Pastry Chef at the Boars Head Inn. After five years Gerry and Millie founded Albemarle Baking Co. The goal then, and today, is to be the best bread and pastry bakers we can be each day. A tall order, and honestly some days we miss. But we remember that a bad loaf of bread is always followed by a great loaf of bread. In 2006 Gerry Newman and Riki Tanabe competed in the National Bread and Pastry Championship. Held every two years in Atlantic City, the competition pairs a baker and a pastry chef in a two day fourteen hour test of skills. Gerry and Riki won best bread, best viennoiserie (croissants and Danish pastries), best entremet (cake), and third place over all. Thanks to Jen Fariello for all the nice photography on this site. 2009-05-18T00:54:19+00:00 http://albemarlebakingco.com/site/wedding_cake_quotes/ http://albemarlebakingco.com/site/wedding_cake_quotes/#When:23:50:50Z Please fill out the form below and we’ll do our best to give you an estimate for your cake. If you have something specific in mind, please describe it. You are welcome to upload a photo if you have one. 2009-05-17T23:50:50+00:00 http://albemarlebakingco.com/site/wedding_cake_faq/ http://albemarlebakingco.com/site/wedding_cake_faq/#When:22:41:47Z Do you offer cake tastings? Upon request, we can design a custom made sample cake for you to enjoy. Our sample cake is a 6” cake that is identical in flavor and composition to your actual wedding cake. The cost is $25, which will be applied to your deposit, should you choose Albemarle Baking Company to design your wedding cake. When do you take appointments? Our pastry chef is available for consultations Monday through Friday between 9AM and 5PM. Saturday consultations are upon availability, and the fee is $25. A sample cake is included in this fee. How long does a consultation take, and is there a fee? Consultations typically take 20 to 30 minutes. There is no fee for weekday consultations, however, if you are unable to keep your appointment, please call ahead and we will be happy to reschedule you. Do you schedule appointments on Saturdays? From consultation to delivery, our pastry chef is involved in every aspect of creating your wedding cake. Since most of our wedding cake deliveries fall on a Saturday, we will do our best to accommodate your schedule. There is a $25 fee for Saturday consultations, and a sample cake of your choice is included in this fee. Can I consult you over the phone or by e-mail? Absolutely. Most of our clients who are from out-of-town correspond with us via e-mail and over the phone. For your convenience, please complete our Wedding Cake Quote Form. How do you price your cakes (by the slice, by tier, whole)? In most cases, our cakes are priced by the tier. For square cakes, they are priced by the slice. Does the price include the top-tier of the cake? We offer a complimentary one-year anniversary cake made fresh, so you can serve the entire cake at your wedding. Can we mix and match flavors for cake tiers, and is there an additional charge? We can certainly make each cake tier to be composed of different flavors. There is no additional charge for this, however, be prepared to order more slices for those guests who may want one of each. Do you have a portfolio of cakes you have done in the past? Yes. They are available to view on this website. Do you make tiered wedding cakes (cakes separated by columns)? Most of the cakes we do today are stacked, however, for an additional charge, we will gladly build a tiered cake. Can we order a smaller ceremonial cake (to cut) and have a sheet cake to supplement? Yes. In addition to being more cost effective, this option will enable your caterer to serve your guests quicker. Do you do custom designed cakes, or work with pre-designed styles? You can select a design from our portfolio, or we can work with you to design a cake to your specifications. Do you use any preservatives or shortening in your cakes? We only use all natural ingredients in all of our breads, pastries, and cakes. We do not use preservatives, shortenings, or trans-fats in any of our baking. Whenever possible, we use all local and organic ingredients. Can you garnish our cake with fresh flowers? If you order your cake flowers through your florist, we will be happy to put them on your cake. What cake accessories do you rent out? Cake stands, cake knives and other accessories can be rented through your caterer, or most local catering supply rental companies. Do you deliver the cakes? How much is your average delivery fee? Yes, in most cases, our delivery range is 40 miles. The average wedding cake delivery fee is $35. 2009-05-17T22:41:47+00:00 http://albemarlebakingco.com/site/wedding_cake_offerings/ http://albemarlebakingco.com/site/wedding_cake_offerings/#When:21:16:29Z Our most popular flavor combinations: Vanilla sponge cake with bavarian cream filling Chocolate sponge cake with whipped dark chocolate ganache filling (fresh strawberries or raspberries may be added to any of the above fillings for an additional charge) Other varieties available: Carrot cake with cream cheese icing Lemon pound cake with bavarian cream filling Unlike ordinary cakes, wedding cakes present us with the unique challenge of building a cake that not only tastes phenomenal, but retains its structural integrity amid the elements of time and temperature. Since 1995, we have found these combinations of flavors to appeal to even the most discerning wedding guest. Let us know if you have other preferences or ideas in the way of fillings or flavors. We will be happy to entertain them for an additional charge. Choice of Icing: Marzipan Made from almond paste and sugar, this Swiss confection is rolled very thin and draped over the top of wedding cakes. Its natural color is ivory, however, it can be colored to most pastel shades, and is often used to make various marzipan flowers and miniature fruit. Marzipan provides a smooth finish to the outside of the cake, and pairs best with vanilla cake and bavarian cream filling. Vanilla Buttercream Buttercream is a more traditional icing used to finish the outside of most wedding cakes. While it does not color very evenly, it can be finished very smooth in either square or round. We make our Swiss style buttercream using premium European butter instead of shortening. This translates into a creamy, smooth icing that pairs well with either chocolate or vanilla cake. Our buttercream can also be flavored with dark or white chocolate. Rolled Fondant Rolled fondant is a sugar paste that is typically rolled out very thin and draped over the top of wedding cakes to create a smooth finish. Rolled fondant is the alternative when marzipan is not an option, and if the cake needs to be pure white in color. Although we use rolled fondant sparingly, it is most often used to create colored shapes and stripes. Chocolate Glaze For a more untraditional look, we can glaze the outside of the cake with dark chocolate ganache to produce a shiny, chocolate finish. Chocolate glaze can be used to cover just about any type of cake, however, if it is paired with chocolate cake and chocolate chocolate ganache filling, the result is a luscious cake that is intensely chocolate. 2009-05-17T21:16:29+00:00 http://albemarlebakingco.com/site/wedding_cakes/ http://albemarlebakingco.com/site/wedding_cakes/#When:19:57:10Z Thank you for thinking of Albemarle Baking Company for your wedding cake. We are located in the Main Street Market at 418 W. Main Street in Charlottesville. If you have any other questions that are not on our frequently asked questions page, please feel free to call us at 434-293-6456 or send us an e-mail at riki@albemarlebakingco.com. Taste. It is often the most overlooked detail when shopping for wedding cakes. Taste is why we eat cake in the first place, and it will be the thing your guests remember most about your wedding cake. At Albemarle Baking Company, taste is what we are most passionate about, and it is why our cakes, while simple and elegant, taste so good. We encourage you to think about your cake ideas ahead of your appointment time. The more ideas and suggestions you bring to the table, the more we can assist you in creating the perfect cake for your special day. 1. See our wedding cake portfolio. 2. See our specialty / groom’s cake portfolio. 3. Learn about the types of cakes we offer. 4. Read our Frequently Asked Questions section. 5. Get a quote for your cake. 2009-05-17T19:57:10+00:00