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Limited-Edition Chocolate from Shawn Askinosie

New, 70% Barrel-Aged Dark Chocolate Bar This just in: A dark and super-tasty Tanzania chocolate bar has landed at the Candy Manufactory! It’s extra special because its nibs were first aged in whiskey barrels. If … Continued

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Roadhouse Potato Pierogi Platter with Michigan Mushrooms

Polish comfort food with a fungi-focused twist! Looking for a remarkably delicious, warming, and wonderful bit of comfort food, one that will help you confront the newly cooler temps around town? Swing by the Roadhouse … Continued

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Pecan Pie Gets Even Perkier with Cultured Butter in the Crust

The Bakehouse’s best-selling pie is “butter” than ever! I have long believed that the Bakehouse Pecan Pie is one the tastiest things we make. I’m not the only one. Amy Emberling, co-managing partner, wrote in the book Zingerman’s … Continued

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Knowing When Saying No is the Right Thing to Do

Why the willingness to take a pass is so important It’s taken me something like 60 years to see it, but sure enough, smack dab in the center of the word “know” is another word … Continued

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Fig Jam and Fennel Seed-Roasted Carrots

An autumn dish that’s easy to make at home Here’s a delicious, easy-to-make dish for your fall table! The prep work takes maybe 10 minutes, and the roasting might be a bit longer, but you … Continued

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Mancini Farmstead Pasta from the Marche Region

Remarkable artisan pasta from Italy’s east coast Over the nearly 44 years that we have been working with traditional full-flavored foods, so much has grown, changed, and improved. There is far, far wider recognition of … Continued