Patriotic Sweet Treats for America's 250 at Celtic Cottage Bakery!

BROOKFIELD, CT — The Celtic Cottage Bakery in Brookfield is celebrating America’s 250th birthday in true throwback fashion this weekend, unveiling a special “old-fashioned American” menu inspired by traditional recipes dating back more than two centuries.

Available exclusively at local farmers markets and the Celtic Cottage self-service farm stand, the limited-time offerings highlight classic flavors, heirloom-style baking, and patriotic treats designed to honor early American culinary traditions.

A Taste of 250 Years Ago

This special menu features a lineup of nostalgic baked goods crafted with simple, traditional ingredients and time-honored methods.

Featured items include:

All-American Apple Pie Bars: Made with a blend of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples, these buttery bars are finished with a cinnamon vanilla glaze for a warm, old-fashioned flavor reminiscent of early American home baking.

Martha Washington’s Jumble Cookies: A historic colonial-era favorite, these rustic cookies bring a touch of 18th-century sweetness to today’s celebrations.

Traditional Brown Bread: A hearty, dense loaf inspired by breads baked in hearth ovens over 250 years ago—simple, nourishing, and deeply rooted in American baking history.

Farm Stand & Market Favorites Also Available

Alongside the special patriotic menu, Celtic Cottage Bakery will continue offering its signature baked goods, including:

• Irish Soda Bread
• Organic Sourdough Bread
• Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
• Chocolate Chunk Cookies
• Irish Shortbread Cookies
• Sourdough Focaccia (regular and gluten-free)
• Gluten-free and regular scones in blueberry, strawberry, and chocolate chip

Where to Find Celtic Cottage This Week

Customers can find the special America 250 menu at the following locations:

• Trumbull Farmers Market
  Thursday, 4:00–7:00 PM
  Twin Brooks Park
• Kent Farmers Market
  Friday, July 3rd, 3:00–7:00 PM
  Kent Welcome Center, 3 Railroad Street, Kent, CT
• Celtic Cottage Self-Service Farm Stand
  Saturday, July 4th & Sunday, July 5th
  4 Dingle Brook Road, Brookfield (next to Shakespeare’s Garden Center)

A featured patriotic specialty at the farm stand will be the Red, White & Blue Millionaire Shortbread Bar—a decadent layered dessert made with Irish shortbread, homemade caramel, white chocolate, and red, white, and blue chocolate drizzle.

Payment & Ordering Information

The farm stand is self-service and accepts cash, Venmo, and Zelle.

For questions, special orders, or inquiries, customers can contact:
📞 203-501-7424
📧 Celticcottagect@gmail.com

As America prepares to mark 250 years of independence, Celtic Cottage Bakery invites the community to celebrate with a taste of history—baked fresh in Brookfield and inspired by the flavors of early American kitchens.