Join us at Lyman Orchards for a special stop on Carla Hall's Carla Bakes Book Tour!

Celebrity Chef Carla Hall will be at the Apple Barrel Farm Market on Thursday, October 15th, for an evening celebrating her brand-new cookbook, Carla Bakes. Meet Carla during a special book signing from 5-6:30 PM, then stick around for a live recipe demonstration at 6:30 PM featuring a recipe from her new cookbook.

RJ Julia Booksellers of Madison, CT will be onsite with a limited number of copies of Carla Bakes available for purchase and signing.

While you're here, be sure to browse the Apple Barrel Farm Market! The Apple Barrel will remain open until 7 PM, so guests can shop for Lyman favorites, local products, bakery treats and more before or after the event.

Come meet Carla Hall, get a signed copy of her newest cookbook, and enjoy an evening of baking inspiration at Lyman Orchards!

About Carla Bakes

Carla Bakes launched September 8, 2026 and is filled with over 80 recipes for baking savory and sweet goods rooted in Carla Hall's Southern traditions and inspired by her world travels. Carla brings her joy and playfulness to every recipe, showing you just how much fun it is to bake and bring your own twists to new recipes, including:

• Breakfast treats like Sorghum Flour Drop Biscuits, Crisp Sweet Corn Waffles, and Savory Clafoutis with Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, and Smoky Tomato Curd
• Cookies like Nut Butter Puffed Cereal Treats, Southern Pecan Crinkle Baklava, and Shortbread Cookie Canvas
• Pastries like Giant Frosted Strawberry Pop Tart, Sweet Po-Punkin Pie, and Ham & Cheese Paris-Brest
• Cakes like Double Chocolate Oat Flour Snack Cake, Lemon Meringue Cake, and Fairytale Forest Party Cake
• Yeasted goods like Hot Cross Milk Buns with Port- and Hibiscus-Soaked Fruit, Butternut Squash Beignets with Spiced Sugar, and Chocolate Focaccia