Nick the Dutch Baker

Nick the Dutch Baker’s booth at area farmers markets are undoubtedly the busiest places on Saturdays at the Market. His delicious, freshly baked goods attract many customers, both first-time buyers and loyal repeat customers all interested in either a single snack or in larger quantities to take home to family and friends. All painstakingly handmade and home baked from scratch, Nick prides himself on being a master baker with a long tradition of Baking skills acquired at the home of his grandfather who was an expert baker in Holland. As Nick says, "I grew up in a baker’s family and honed my skills at an early age." Now, having brought his amazing talent for baking to Canada, Nick’s impressive repertoire of baked goods includes 14 different kinds of bread, with the favourites being the multi-grains and the Dutch raisin bread. Other breads include flaxseed bread, whole wheat raisin bread, country harvest bread, and rustic wholewheat bread, some of which are sugar free which is great for diabetics and dieters. Date, lemon and raspberry, and apple squares are delightful and the butter tarts will melt in your mouth. There is country shortbread, chocolate-dipped macaroons, flaky sausage rolls, cinnamon buns, Dutch butter cake, and apple, lemon, strawberry, and cherry turnovers. The almond turnovers filled with almond paste is a special favourite. With such an inventory lineup on Saturdays, there’re lots to choose from, with something to tempt every palate. Nick has an onsite oven to offer freshly baked goods and a freezer on hand for un-baked chicken and beef pies and pizza crusts and pizza dough.

Nick Stam gained his baking apprenticeship and certification in Holland and immigrated to Canada at the age of 23. He initially settled in Ontario where he soon married and began a family. Always attracted to the farmers market venue, he began his outstanding career at Ontario farmers markets. In 1996, Nick and his family of twelve children moved to Notre Dame, New Brunswick, and promptly joined the Moncton Farmers Market. Now an integral part of four area markets, Nick’s Dutch baked goods can be found at the Bouctouche Farmers Market, The Shediac Farmers Market, The Dieppe Farmers Market, and The Moncton Farmers Market s Co-op. As Nick says, "I have always loved farmers markets. The overhead is low and I enjoy the contact with people." Often found accompanied by some of his children as helpers behind the counter at The Moncton Farmers Market Co-op location on John Street, Nick remarks, "I am a third generation baker, training the next generation of expert bakers and entrepreneurs!"

Drop by any of the area markets on Saturdays and meet the next generation of bakers as you treat yourself to the mouth-watering array of baked goods from the skilful hands of Nick the Baker, all meticulously crafted from age-old, traditional Dutch recipes! Got a special order? Call Nick Stam at (506) 576-9042 and let him help you augment your needs with the best in baked goods!