Pop Up at 7 AM Somewhere, Minestrone Soup in Bread Bowls, Molly B's Ponderings and Ramblings
Welcome to Molly B's Bakery!
Check out the sections below including my pop up at 7AM Somewhere, the recipe for Minestrone Soup, and my ponderings and ramblings.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, October 17th, 2026: Pop Up at 7AM Somewhere
from 10:00AM-12:00PM
119 N. Main St., Brighton, CO 80601
Saturday, October 24th, 2026: Sage Spade Spooky Saturday
Night Market
Halloween Market | Arvada Fall Artisan Market
Get ready for a frightfully fun evening at our Spooky Saturday Market on Saturday, October 24, from 5:00–8:00 PM in Arvada, Colorado! This family-friendly Halloween event brings together local vendors, festive entertainment, and spooky surprises for one unforgettable night of fall festivities.
Come dressed in your best costume and join our Costume Contests for a chance to win scary-good prizes! Brave our Haunted House, enjoy candy and Halloween treats, browse our spooky-themed vendors, and experience ghoulish fun for the whole family. Whether you're planning a family outing, a Halloween date night, or simply looking for fun things to do near Denver, there's something for everyone.
Event Highlights:
🎃 Costume Contests - Winners will be rewarded with frightfully fantastic prizes!
Adult Costume Contest - Hosted by Sage Spade
Kid’s Costume Contest - Hosted by Power Cone
Dog & Cat Costume Contest - Hosted by Pet Wants
👻 Haunted House (Kid Friendly)
🍬 Candy & Halloween Treats
🛍️ Spooky Vendors & Seasonal Fall-Finds
Gather your family and friends for one of Arvada's favorite Halloween events, support local small businesses, and make magical memories at the Spooky Saturday Market!
📍 Location: Sage Spade – 8295 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002📅 When: 5pm - 8pm - October 24🎟 Admission: Free and open to the public
Sunday, November 15th, 2026: King Arthur Baking Company Pop Up from 11:00AM-1:00PM
King Arthur Baking Company
2800 Walnut St., Suite #110
Denver, CO 80205
Saturday, November 28th, 2026: Yule Night Market
Holiday Market | Arvada Christmas Artisan Market
Kick off the holiday season at the Yule Night Market on Saturday, November 28, from 5:00–8:00 PM in Arvada, Colorado! Celebrate Small Business Saturday with a magical evening filled with local shopping, festive activities, and holiday cheer for the whole family.
Explore a curated collection of local vendors, makers, and small businesses offering unique gifts, holiday decor, festive treats, and cozy drinks. Join us for our Tree lighting ceremony, visit with Santa, and enjoy unforgettable holiday fun for the whole family!
Whether you’re searching for the perfect holiday gift or looking for a festive night out near Denver, our Yule Night Market is the perfect place to celebrate!
Event Highlights:
🎁 Unique Gifts from Local Vendors & Makers
🎅 Visits with Santa
✨ Tree Lighting Ceremony & Twinkling Holiday Lights
☕ Cozy Drinks & Seasonal Treats
Join in the festive-fun and holiday cheer at our Yule Night Market, Arvada’s favorite Small Business Saturday tradition!
📍 Location: Sage Spade – 8295 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002📅 When: 5pm - 8pm - November 28🎟 Admission: Free and open to the public
Saturday, December 5th, 2026: Adams County Museum Holiday Craft Show from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location: Riverdale Regional Park and Fairgrounds, 9744 Henderson Rd., Brighton, CO
I'll be located in the Exhibit Hall
Cost of admission: $5
Parking: Free
Meatless Monday Recipe
Minestrone Soup in my Sourdough Bread Bowl
Soup season is upon us. It is finally supposed to be cold and rainy this coming week so I have for you one of our favorite soup recipes featured in one of my sourdough bread bowls. You can find them on my website under "Sourdough Boule" scrolling down and selecting the option "4 small boules". Then you just cut off the top, pull out the insides being careful not to tear a hole in the bottom, and fill it with your soup! My favorite part of this dish is eating the soup soaked bread bowl at the end!
This soup would also go great with my sourdough crackers! I offer 3 varieties on my website under "crackers" scroll down to the bottom of the description and select wheat, rye, or super seed!
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 shallots minced
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1 medium zucchini, diced
28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
2 teaspoons vegetable bullion
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
15 ounce can small white beans, drained and rinsed
15 ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup frozen or canned cut green beans
1/2 cup small shell pasta or orzo
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a stock pot over medium heat. Add the onion, shallots, celery, carrots and zucchini and saute for 5-10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but not browned.
Add the diced tomatoes and their juices, vegetable broth, dried herbs (oregano, thyme, basil), vegetable bullion, white beans, kidney beans, green beans and pasta. Stir. Bring to a boil, then lower heat the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the pasta/orzo is cooked.
Season with salt and pepper. Be sure to taste first as the bullion can be salt.
Prepare the bread bowls by cutting off the top and setting it aside for serving. Gently tear out enough bread from inside the bowl to label in soup. Careful not to rip a hole in the bottom of the bowl! Ladle the soup into the bread bowl and serve with the top and insides of the bread.
Molly B's Ponderings and Ramblings
I'm lucky in love and I'm lucky in moose sightings! My sister was visiting last weekend and we went up to Frisco to hike and see something beautiful. I told her if we were lucky we would see a moose along the trail or by the lake and the next thing I know there is a moose in someone's yard eating their tree! What does this have to do with sourdough bread? Not much....just want to encourage you to keep your youthful awe and wonder and find something you are passionate about and pursue it! Oh, and don't forget your sunglasses when you go to the mountains. Poor Mike!
What’s Coming Next on the Blog
Watch for a new blog post to arrive every Monday! I plan to post a new recipe each week as well as any upcoming events you can find us at.
Closing / Call to Action
Thanks for stopping by and checking out my blog. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined!
With Love and Gratitude,
Molly B
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