Every year, the Library of Michigan and Library of Michigan Foundation (via a committee of librarians, retail booksellers, journalists, and readers) awards 20 books—both fiction and non-fiction—a place on the Michigan Notable Books list. This very special recognition goes to titles written about Michigan or the Great Lakes region by a Michigan author. We’re excited […]

Tuesday was a big day for Zingerman’s Bakehouse. After months and months of anticipation, Zingerman’s Bakehouse, the cookbook, was finally released. Around the ZCoB, we’re ecstatic! It’s a beautiful book with 65 meticulously tested recipes designed to work for novice, casual, and advanced bakers, and it features over 50 color photos and lots of Zingy […]

Here at Zingerman’s Bakehouse, we have taken the phrase “eating local” to heart with the dawn of our Michigan Chestnut Baguette (among other things). The history of chestnuts at the Bakehouse goes back nearly 50 years. Bakehouse co-founder, Frank Carollo, has been eating chestnuts for many years. It was a common food at the holiday […]

Bakehouse managing partner Frank Carollo talks bread flour.