Laurie Bakke's Kitchen

It’s the time of year when The Marketplace on Locust has a beautiful open house! Please come out and see us and all the Shops of Downtown , NC🎄🎄

Henry was a adorable Flamingo like his Mom💖💖

Please save the date for the Les Dames NC Fundraising Dinner and Auction, which will benefit the WNC relief fund! The dinner will be held on November 3rd at Sweet Potatoes (well shut my mouth!!) - a restaurant in Winston-Salem, NC.

We are proud to support organizations that are making a direct impact on the ground, including World Central Kitchen, Southern Smoke, and Mercy Chefs.

I will have more information soon.

Attention: Ready-to-go meals will be available at three locations around noon today, October 7. These meals are first come, first served:

-Etowah Elementary, 320 Etowah School Road Etowah, NC 28729
-Mills River Town Hall (adjacent to the Library), 124 Town Center Drive. Mills River, NC 28759
-Ebeneezer Baptist Church, 2557 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792

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Helene Relief - Welcome To Hendersonville, NC Helene Relief Thank you for your concern! Hendersonville, NC and all of Henderson County is beginning to pick up the pieces in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, an unprecedented storm that has a disastrous impact on all of Western North Carolina. This page is for anyone looking to provide their sup...

Michelle Bailey want to spread the word about what she is doing in Asheville! If you know someone that needs food, please send them to Citizen Vinyl!

Hey Laurie! Please spread the word that we will be offering free food outside of Citizen Vinyl Friday, Saturday and Sunday (10/4-10/6) from noon-5pm. I am headed to Swannanoa to feed folks on Monday but will resume the relief operations at CV as resources are available. Hope y'all are safe and sound!

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This light and flavorful Savory Shrimp Avocado Pasta Soup is a delicious meal in a bowl! Now that we are into the fall season, this is a wonderful soup for family and friends with a warm fire.Fideos (vermicelli) are much loved in Mexico; they form the basis of thick, delicious soups. Usually, the Shrimp Avocado Pasta Soup is served as a first course, but my hearty shrimp version is a meal in a bowl....

Shrimp Avocado Pasta Soup This light and flavorful Savory Shrimp Avocado Pasta Soup is a delicious meal in a bowl! Now that we are into the fall season, this is a wonderful soup

Fresh Corn Salad and more will be your go-to corn salad for summertime and early fall, I promise! This summer and early fall, I have had an obsession with fresh corn. There is a farm stand outside our town of Hendersonville, NC, called McCalls. They pick their produce on the day you buy it. Consequently, I have been buying a lot of their corn....

Fresh Corn Salad and More! Fresh Corn Salad and more will be your go-to corn salad for summertime and early fall, I promise!  This summer and early fall, I have had an

Food & Wine - I love the flavors of the dressing for salads and more!

A spicy, tangy peanut butter and coconut milk dressing pulls this crunchy fresh salad together. Get the recipe at our link in the comments.

Flatbread with all the fall toppings! Thanks you Carrie😋

Brie and Apple Flatbread This savory flatbread is made with creamy Brie cheese, sliced apples, fresh sage and drizzled honey on your favorite pizza dough.

Figs are in season now! I will be making the Almond Torte with Figs very soon.

Almond Torte with Grilled Figs From Erin Scott, creator of the blog (and cookbook) Yummy Supper, comes this lovely, not-too-sweet torte. It's equally good for dessert, a late-afternoon treat, or even breakfast. Almond flour gives it a rich, buttery texture; almond extract and sliced almonds heighten the flavor.

A beautiful evening!!

A new post about The Marketplace on Locust Labor Day Sale!
Come see us!

Labor Day Sale! The Marketplace on Locust is having a Labor Day Sale! On Saturday, August 31st, the entire store, including my booth, will be 10% off. I have even further

The Marketplace on Locust will have an Apple Festival Sale on August 31st at 10:00. With fall around the corner, it will be the place to be!

COME SEE ME!! I HAVE WONDERFUL ITEMS FOR SALE ~ LAURIE.

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Pan-seared, tender Thai shrimp cakes with spicy aioli and a golden panko crust are served with creamy aioli. Simple yet wildly flavorful, this 30-minute recipe is perfect as an appetizer or entree. WHY DO YOU LOVE THESE THAI SHRIMP CAKES Thai Shrimp Cakes with Spicy Aioli are a family favorite. Similar to crab cakes, they are more affordable, and the ingredients are easy to source....

Thai Shrimp Cakes with Spicy Aioli Pan-seared, tender Thai shrimp cakes with spicy aioli and a golden panko crust are served with creamy aioli. Simple yet wildly flavorful, this 30-minute

Grilled Peach Salad is one of our favorites. It combines ripe and juicy peaches with fresh greens, prosciutto, goat cheese, basil, and more. We all loved every bite at our delicious luncheon! A few quotes that Susi found for the event: Eating salad is like giving the body a high-five". "Salad is the art of making a meal out of leaves"....

Grilled Peach Salad Grilled Peach Salad is one of our favorites. It combines ripe and juicy peaches with fresh greens, prosciutto, goat cheese, basil, and more. We all loved

It's tomato season! Another recipe to use all the delicious tomatoes!

Tomato, Avocado, and Basil Salad Tomato, Avocado and Basil Salad is a flavorful and healthy recipe with lots of fresh summertime ingredients. This recipe uses just a few ingredients,

I have a wonderful easy appetizer to surprise all your guests!🥓🥓

Candied Pecan Bacon The first time I made Candied Pecan Bacon, I had company coming over for a pre-party. I put these out, and everyone went crazy, including myself. They

Lobster Rolls on the Cape! Life is good🦞🦞

Our tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh basil are being picked everyday! I want to share my Gazpacho recipe! Enjoy ~ Laurie

Classic Gazpacho This Classic Gazpacho is a refreshingly cold, summertime soup perfect for Labor Day weekend. As we head into the Apple Festival, which is very