Have you ever walked past a Roggenart location and felt an immediate pull toward the smell of warm, toasted grain? You aren’t imagining it—that is the “Roggenart Effect.” But beyond the delicious aroma of our fresh baked bread, there is a deeper story...
Ever walked past a storefront and been pulled in by the scent of warm, melting butter and toasted grain? That’s the “Roggenart Effect.” Whether you are a regular at our Columbia, MD flagship or a curious newcomer in Chicago, we’re often asked: What exactly...
Every March our bakeries begin to glow a little greener and feel a little more festive as we prepare for St. Patrick’s Day. What many people see as a fun day filled with shamrocks and sweet treats actually has a meaningful history. The holiday honors Saint Patrick,...
Few baked goods tell a story as rich and layered as Chocolate Brioche Babka. With its swirls of decadent chocolate woven through tender, buttery dough, babka is both visually stunning and deeply comforting. Though it feels perfectly at home in modern bakeries, its...
The Regency Era in Europe (1811–1820) was a time defined by elegance, refinement, and indulgence in the finer things in life—especially when it came to food. Aristocratic tables were adorned with delicate cakes, buttery pastries, rich custards, and ornate desserts...
National Breakfast Month highlights a meal whose importance was formalized during the 19th century, when nutrition science began linking morning nourishment to productivity and health. In Europe, however, structured breakfasts existed much earlier. Medieval laborers...
