July 29!  Pizza!  On the farm!

Cress Spring Pizzeria will once again be serving them up on Wednesday, July 29, from 4:30 pm until 8:30 pm.

To ease congestion on our long driveway, we’ve created an additional parking area, a bit closer to the bakery than our first parking area. Be sure to look for a spot in one of these lots before parking along the driveway.

After a fine opening set by Dan Walkner, the Lost Highway Allstars tore it up here last week. For this week, we’re excited to welcome Farmony, a singalong band that will play a variety of (mostly) very well known tunes from country, folk, rock, disco, easy listening, tv/movie theme songs, old timey gospel, ballads, parodies, barn burners, and obscure Norwegian folk songs. (Ok, I made that last part up, but who knows? It could happen…)

Our menu for this week is below, and it's also posted on our Facebook page. No new pizzas this week, but we’re fermenting some ideas.

Here’s how it works. Every Wednesday evening from May until October, we'll be selling flaming hot pizzas and delicious desserts, beer and wine, here at Cress Spring Farm. Picnic on our lawn or take your pizza to enjoy at home. Outdoor seating only - you are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and warm friends to snuggle with. You should also bring whatever plates, cutlery, etc. that you might need for your picnic. Pizza will be served in boxes, beer and soda in bottles and wine by the bottle or glass. We will have mason jars available for wine, but we encourage you to bring your own. You may supplement your picnic with any salads or other food you wish to bring, but we ask that you not bring your own alcohol. We accept cash, checks, credit cards, and chickens as payment.

We hope to see you soon!

Cress Spring Bakery

4035 Ryan Road

Blue Mounds, WI 53517

608 767-3875

Cress Spring Bakery & Pizzeria

Menu for July 29

Pizzas

All pizzas are available on Cress Spring sourdough crust or gluten-free crust (GF=same price, smaller pizza)

Wisco: Fire-roasted tomato sauce, Pecatonica Valley beer brats, Bleu Mont Dairy cheese curds, fresh chives   $16.00   Add Bushel and Peck’s sauerkraut for an extra Wisco kick!

Three Little Pigs: Fire-roasted tomato sauce, Cress Spring cheese blend, Jordandal Italian sausage, Jordandal bacon, pepperoni, onions, red peppers    $16.00

Margherita:  Olive oil-garlic base, fresh tomatoes, Farmer John’s fresh mozzarella, fresh basil  $14.00

Greek: Pesto, Capri Cheese feta, Cress Spring cheese blend, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, olives, red onions, broccolini    $14.00

Real Fungi: House-made mushroom tapenade, caramelized onions, shitake mushrooms, baby beets, beet greens, fennel, toasted walnuts    $14.00 (vegan)

Baker’s Favorite: Caramelized onions, Cress Spring cheese blend, Hook’s gorgonzola, toasted walnuts   $14.00

Prodigal Summer: Fire-roasted tomato sauce, Cress Spring cheese blend, marinated zucchini, peppers, red onions and mushrooms  $14.00

Excellent without cheese as a vegan option!

Afternoon Delight: Fire-roasted tomato sauce, Farmer John fresh mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, scallions, arugula, Underground soppressata and prosciutto    $16.00

Big Cheese: Fire-roasted tomato sauce, Cress Spring cheese blend   $12.00

Cherry Pie: A delicious way to end your meal! Almond pastry cream, mascarpone-ricotta blend, tart cherries, almond streusel topping    $14.00

Build Your Own:  You are welcome to build your own pizza out of anything we have on hand each week. Prices are simple:   $14.00 for a vegetable pizza,  $16.00 for a meaty pizza

Desserts

  

Cookies:  Gingersnap, Trail Cookie $1.75; Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Fire  $2.00

Ice Cream Sandwiches: Gingersnap or Chocolate Chip Cookie with Sassy Cow vanilla ice cream  $4.00

Raspberry Chocolate Tarts (GF) $3.50

Drinks

Beer:

Crispin Original Hard Cider  $4.00

Colfax, CA 5% ABV

Crisp, dry, refreshing apple cider

Anderson Valley Summer Solstice  $4.00

Boonville, CA 5% ABV

Slightly sweet, malty session beer

Anderson Valley Holy Gose  $4.00

Boonville, CA 4.2% ABV

Refreshingly tart, bright citrusy sour ale with a dry finish

Ale Asylum Hopaliscious $3.50

Madison, WI 5.7% ABV

Bold hop flavor and lush citrus aroma

Lake Louie Blue Peter  $4.00

Arena, WI 5.8% ABV

Hoppy, refreshing Dortmunder style export beer

New Glarus Two Women Bavarian Lager  $3.50

New Glarus, WI 5% ABV

Light bodied and crisp classic Country Lager

Lake Louie Kiss the Lips IPA  $4.00

Arena, WI 6% ABV

Moderately hoppy, unfiltered American IPA

Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale  $4.00

Milton, De 7.2% ABV

Well hopped and malty, this is a cross between a Scotch ale, an IPA, and an American brown ale

MBC Polish Moon Stout  $4.00

Milwaukee, WI 4.5% ABV

Silky, full-bodied Milk Stout with notes of roasted coffee and malt

MBC Litta Bitta $4.00

Milwaukee, WI 4.8% ABV

Citrusy Belgian Wit brewed with American hops and infused with lemongrass

Leinenkugel’s Honey Weiss  $3.00

Chippewa Falls, WI 4.9% ABV

Golden-hued American wheat beer, made with Wisconsin honey

Miller Lite  $2.50

Chippewa Falls, WI 4.2% ABV

Tastes great, less filling

White Wines:

Pomegranite Pyment, Bos Meadery, Madison, Wisconsin $7/$25

 This sparkling pyment (mead brewed with honey and grape juice) blends wildflower honey, Riesling grape juice, and pomegranate juice for a light, refreshing beverage.

Sauvignon Blanc, Husch Winery, California $7/$25

 Mouth- filling, robust notes of apple, nicely balanced, crisp finish

Prairie Fumé, Wollersheim Winery, Wisconsin $4/$18

 Crisp fresh semi-dry white bursting with citrus and tropical fruit aromas, with a hint of sweetness

Red Wines:

Malbec, Alamos, Argentina $5/$20

 Dark cherry and blackberry flavors, long lingering finish

Cabernet Sauvignon, William Hills, CA $6/$22

 Flavors of dark cherry, ripe plum, and blueberry, with sweet vanilla notes

Monferrato Rosso, Tenuta La Pergola, Italy  $7/$25

 Italian red blend, perfect for a summer evening. Moderately dry, earthy, notes of raspberry and cherry.

Non-Alcoholic Beverages:

Maine Root Beer $2.50

Maine Ginger Brew  $2.50

Izze Sparkling Clementine Juice  $2.00

Izze Sparkling Blackberry Juice  $2.00

Milk   $1.50

July 22!   Pizza!  On the farm!

Cress Spring Pizzeria will once again be serving them up on Wednesday, July 22, from 4:30 pm until 8:30 pm.

To ease congestion on our long driveway, we’ve created an additional parking area, a bit closer to the bakery than our first parking area. Be sure to look for a spot in one of these lots before parking along the driveway.

For our musical entertainment this week, we’re excited to welcome the Lost Highway Allstars. With influences ranging from blues, classic rock, country, folk, jazz, and pop, these fellows have a unique sound that embodies over a half century of American popular music.

Our menu for this week is below, and it's also posted on our Facebook page. Our newest dessert pizza, the Cherry Pie, sold out quickly last week! Loaded with tart cherries, almond pastry cream,  mascarpone-ricotta blend, and an almond streusel topping, all I can say is dessert first!

If the Cherry Pie is too much, try one of our Raspberry Chocolate Tarts.  

 

Here’s how it works. Every Wednesday evening from May until October, we'll be selling flaming hot pizzas and delicious desserts, beer and wine, here at Cress Spring Farm. Picnic on our lawn or take your pizza to enjoy at home. Outdoor seating only - you are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and warm friends to snuggle with. You should also bring whatever plates, cutlery, etc. that you might need for your picnic. Pizza will be served in boxes, beer and soda in bottles and wine by the bottle or glass. We will have mason jars available for wine, but we encourage you to bring your own. You may supplement your picnic with any salads or other food you wish to bring, but we ask that you not bring your own alcohol. We accept cash, checks, credit cards, and chickens as payment.

We hope to see you soon!

Cress Spring Bakery

4035 Ryan Road

Blue Mounds, WI 53517

608 767-3875

                The start of a Margherita pizza...and the finish!

 

  

Cress Spring Bakery & Pizzeria

Menu for June 24

Pizzas

All pizzas are available on Cress Spring sourdough crust or gluten-free crust (GF=same price, smaller pizza)

Wisco: Fire-roasted tomato sauce, Pecatonica Valley beer brats, Bleu Mont Dairy cheese curds, fresh chives   $16.00   Add Bushel and Peck’s sauerkraut for an extra Wisco kick!

Three Little Pigs: Fire-roasted tomato sauce, Cress Spring cheese blend, Jordandal Italian sausage, Jordandal bacon, pepperoni, onions, red peppers    $16.00

Margherita:  Olive oil-garlic base, fresh tomatoes, Farmer John’s fresh mozzarella, fresh basil  $14.00

Greek: Pesto, Capri Cheese feta, Cress Spring cheese blend, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, olives, red onions, broccolini    $14.00

Real Fungi: House-made mushroom tapenade, caramelized onions, shitake mushrooms, baby beets, beet greens, fennel, toasted walnuts    $14.00 (vegan)

Baker’s Favorite: Caramelized onions, Cress Spring cheese blend, Hook’s gorgonzola, toasted walnuts   $14.00

Prodigal Summer: Fire-roasted tomato sauce, Cress Spring cheese blend, marinated zucchini, peppers, red onions and mushrooms  $14.00

Excellent without cheese as a vegan option!

Afternoon Delight: Fire-roasted tomato sauce, Farmer John fresh mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, scallions, arugula, Underground soppressata and prosciutto    $16.00

Big Cheese: Fire-roasted tomato sauce, Cress Spring cheese blend   $12.00

Cherry Pie: A delicious way to end your meal! Almond pastry cream, mascarpone-ricotta blend, tart cherries, almond streusel topping    $14.00

Build Your Own:  You are welcome to build your own pizza out of anything we have on hand each week. Prices are simple:   $14.00 for a vegetable pizza,  $16.00 for a meaty pizza

Desserts

  

Cookies:  Gingersnap, Trail Cookie $1.75; Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Fire  $2.00

Ice Cream Sandwiches: Gingersnap or Chocolate Chip Cookie with Sassy Cow vanilla ice cream  $4.00

Raspberry Chocolate Tarts (GF) $3.50

Drinks

Beer:

Crispin Original Hard Cider  $4.00

Colfax, CA 5% ABV

Crisp, dry, refreshing apple cider

Anderson Valley Summer Solstice  $4.00

Boonville, CA 5% ABV

Slightly sweet, malty session beer

Anderson Valley Holy Gose  $4.00

Boonville, CA 4.2% ABV

Refreshingly tart, bright citrusy sour ale with a dry finish

Ale Asylum Hopaliscious $3.50

Madison, WI 5.7% ABV

Bold hop flavor and lush citrus aroma

Lake Louie Blue Peter  $4.00

Arena, WI 5.8% ABV

Hoppy, refreshing Dortmunder style export beer

New Glarus Two Women Bavarian Lager  $3.50

New Glarus, WI 5% ABV

Light bodied and crisp classic Country Lager

Lake Louie Kiss the Lips IPA  $4.00

Arena, WI 6% ABV

Moderately hoppy, unfiltered American IPA

Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale  $4.00

Milton, De 7.2% ABV

Well hopped and malty, this is a cross between a Scotch ale, an IPA, and an American brown ale

MBC Polish Moon Stout  $4.00

Milwaukee, WI 4.5% ABV

Silky, full-bodied Milk Stout with notes of roasted coffee and malt

MBC Litta Bitta $4.00

Milwaukee, WI 4.8% ABV

Citrusy Belgian Wit brewed with American hops and infused with lemongrass

Leinenkugel’s Honey Weiss  $3.00

Chippewa Falls, WI 4.9% ABV

Golden-hued American wheat beer, made with Wisconsin honey

Miller Lite  $2.50

Chippewa Falls, WI 4.2% ABV

Tastes great, less filling

White Wines:

Pomegranite Pyment, Bos Meadery, Madison, Wisconsin $7/$25

 This sparkling pyment (mead brewed with honey and grape juice) blends wildflower honey, Riesling grape juice, and pomegranate juice for a light, refreshing beverage.

Sauvignon Blanc, Husch Winery, California $7/$25

 Mouth- filling, robust notes of apple, nicely balanced, crisp finish

Prairie Fumé, Wollersheim Winery, Wisconsin $4/$18

 Crisp fresh semi-dry white bursting with citrus and tropical fruit aromas, with a hint of sweetness

Red Wines:

Malbec, Alamos, Argentina $5/$20

 Dark cherry and blackberry flavors, long lingering finish

Cabernet Sauvignon, William Hills, CA $6/$22

 Flavors of dark cherry, ripe plum, and blueberry, with sweet vanilla notes

Monferrato Rosso, Tenuta La Pergola, Italy  $7/$25

 Italian red blend, perfect for a summer evening. Moderately dry, earthy, notes of raspberry and cherry.

Non-Alcoholic Beverages:

Maine Root Beer $2.50

Maine Ginger Brew  $2.50

Izze Sparkling Clementine Juice  $2.00

Izze Sparkling Blackberry Juice  $2.00

Milk   $1.50

July 15!   Pizza!  On the farm!

Back from vacation, Cress Spring Pizzeria will once again be serving them up on Wednesday, July 15, from 4:30 pm until 8:30 pm.

Here’s how it works. Every Wednesday evening from May until October, we'll be selling flaming hot pizzas and delicious desserts, beer and wine, here at Cress Spring Farm. Picnic on our lawn or take your pizza to enjoy at home. Outdoor seating only - you are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and warm friends to snuggle with. You should also bring whatever plates, cutlery, etc. that you might need for your picnic. Pizza will be served in boxes, beer and soda in bottles and wine by the bottle or glass. We will have mason jars available for wine, but we encourage you to bring your own. You may supplement your picnic with any salads or other food you wish to bring, but we ask that you not bring your own alcohol. We accept cash, checks, credit cards, and chickens as payment.

To ease congestion on our long driveway, we’ve created an additional parking area, a bit closer to the bakery than our first parking area. Be sure to look for a spot in one of these lots before parking along the driveway.

We’ll be featuring live music every week, and this week we welcome the Porch Music Kids. Ranging in age from 8 to 15, these students at the Wild Full Moon Music School in Blue Mounds will be performing old-time, Irish and classical pieces.  

Our menu for this week is below, and it's also posted on our Facebook page. As we sink deeper into a sultry summer swoon, it’s time to bring back the classic Margherita. Keeping it simple, with fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil.

We’re also very excited about our newest dessert pizza, the Cherry Pie, loaded with tart cherries, almond pastry cream,  mascarpone-ricotta blend, and an almond streusel topping. If that sounds like way too much fun, you could try a Raspberry Chocolate Tart instead.

We hope to see you soon!

Cress Spring Bakery

4035 Ryan Road

Blue Mounds, WI 53517

608 767-3875

Cress Spring Bakery & Pizzeria

Menu for June 24

Pizzas

All pizzas are available on Cress Spring sourdough crust or gluten-free crust (GF=same price, smaller pizza)

Wisco: Fire-roasted tomato sauce, Pecatonica Valley beer brats, Bleu Mont Dairy cheese curds, fresh chives   $16.00   Add Bushel and Peck’s sauerkraut for an extra Wisco kick!

Three Little Pigs: Fire-roasted tomato sauce, Cress Spring cheese blend, Jordandal Italian sausage, Jordandal bacon, pepperoni, onions, red peppers    $16.00

Margherita:  Olive oil-garlic base, fresh tomatoes, Farmer John’s fresh mozzarella, fresh basil  $14.00

Greek: Pesto, Capri Cheese feta, Cress Spring cheese blend, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, olives, red onions, broccolini    $14.00

Real Fungi: House-made mushroom tapenade, caramelized onions, shitake mushrooms, baby beets, beet greens, fennel, toasted walnuts    $14.00 (vegan)

Baker’s Favorite: Caramelized onions, Cress Spring cheese blend, Hook’s gorgonzola, toasted walnuts   $14.00

Prodigal Summer: Fire-roasted tomato sauce, Cress Spring cheese blend, marinated zucchini, peppers, red onions and mushrooms  $14.00

Excellent without cheese as a vegan option!

Afternoon Delight: Fire-roasted tomato sauce, Farmer John fresh mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, scallions, arugula, Underground soppressata and prosciutto    $16.00

Big Cheese: Fire-roasted tomato sauce, Cress Spring cheese blend   $12.00

Cherry Pie: A delicious way to end your meal! Almond pastry cream, mascarpone-ricotta blend, tart cherries, almond streusel topping    $14.00

Build Your Own:  You are welcome to build your own pizza out of anything we have on hand each week. Prices are simple:   $14.00 for a vegetable pizza,  $16.00 for a meaty pizza

Desserts

  

Cookies:  Gingersnap, Trail Cookie $1.75; Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Fire  $2.00

Ice Cream Sandwiches: Gingersnap or Chocolate Chip Cookie with Sassy Cow vanilla ice cream  $4.00

Raspberry Chocolate Tarts (GF) $3.50

Drinks

Beer:

Crispin Original Hard Cider  $4.00

Colfax, CA 5% ABV

Crisp, dry, refreshing apple cider

Anderson Valley Summer Solstice  $4.00

Boonville, CA 5% ABV

Slightly sweet, malty session beer

Anderson Valley Holy Gose  $4.00

Boonville, CA 4.2% ABV

Refreshingly tart, bright citrusy sour ale with a dry finish

Ale Asylum Hopaliscious $3.50

Madison, WI 5.7% ABV

Bold hop flavor and lush citrus aroma

Lake Louie Blue Peter  $4.00

Arena, WI 5.8% ABV

Hoppy, refreshing Dortmunder style export beer

New Glarus Two Women Bavarian Lager  $3.50

New Glarus, WI 5% ABV

Light bodied and crisp classic Country Lager

Lake Louie Kiss the Lips IPA  $4.00

Arena, WI 6% ABV

Moderately hoppy, unfiltered American IPA

Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale  $4.00

Milton, De 7.2% ABV

Well hopped and malty, this is a cross between a Scotch ale, an IPA, and an American brown ale

MBC Polish Moon Stout  $4.00

Milwaukee, WI 4.5% ABV

Silky, full-bodied Milk Stout with notes of roasted coffee and malt

MBC Litta Bitta $4.00

Milwaukee, WI 4.8% ABV

Citrusy Belgian Wit brewed with American hops and infused with lemongrass

Leinenkugel’s Honey Weiss  $3.00

Chippewa Falls, WI 4.9% ABV

Golden-hued American wheat beer, made with Wisconsin honey

Miller Lite  $2.50

Chippewa Falls, WI 4.2% ABV

Tastes great, less filling

White Wines:

Pomegranite Pyment, Bos Meadery, Madison, Wisconsin $7/$25

 This sparkling pyment (mead brewed with honey and grape juice) blends wildflower honey, Riesling grape juice, and pomegranate juice for a light, refreshing beverage.

Sauvignon Blanc, Husch Winery, California $7/$25

 Mouth- filling, robust notes of apple, nicely balanced, crisp finish

Riesling, Botham Vineyards, Wisconsin $6/$22

 Mouth- filling, robust notes of apple, nicely balanced, crisp finish

Prairie Fumé, Wollersheim Winery, Wisconsin $4/$18

 Crisp fresh semi-dry white bursting with citrus and tropical fruit aromas, with a hint of sweetness

Red Wines:

Malbec, Alamos, Argentina $5/$20

 Dark cherry and blackberry flavors, long lingering finish

Pinot Noir, Bridlewood, California $6/$22

 Dark fruit flavors of raspberry  and cherry, hints of caramel, toffee, and black pepper

Cabernet Sauvignon, William Hills, CA $6/$22

 Flavors of dark cherry, ripe plum, and blueberry, with sweet vanilla notes

Non-Alcoholic Beverages:

Maine Root Beer $2.50

Maine Ginger Brew  $2.50

Izze Sparkling Clementine Juice  $2.00

Izze Sparkling Blackberry Juice  $2.00

Milk   $1.50

Important notice: We will be on vacation on Wednesday, July 8, there will be no pizza that day!

Hello,

Your favorite bakers will be taking a much need vacation next week. We will be at the market on the square and the westside community market as usual tomorrow, but we will not be at either market on Saturday, July 11, and there will be no pizza next Wednesday, July 8!!!  Are you hearin' me? Don't come. We won't be here next week. We will return to the markets on Saturday, July 18, and resume pizza on Wednesday, July 15.

I know it's small consolation, but here is our vacation poem of the week:

Old Blue

Some day I'll crank up that Corvette, let it

mumble those marvelous oil-swimming gears

and speak its authority. I'll rock its big wheels

till they roll free onto the drive. Nobody can

stop us then: loaded with everything, we'll pick up

momentum for the hill north of town. Mona,

you didn't value me and it's too late now.

Steve, remember your refusal to go along on

those deals when you all opposed me?—you had

your chance. Goodby, you squealers and grubbies;

goodby, old house that begins to leak, neighbors

gone stodgy, days that lean casually grunting

and snoring together. For anyone who ever needs

the person they slighted, this is my address: "Gone."

- William Stafford