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Tasty New Treats from Around the ZCoB

New Award-Winning Batch of Pleasant Ridge Reserve Cheese  Carefully crafted by Uplands Cheese in Southwest Wisconsin One of the best cheeses in the world has been made in the south-central Wisconsin town of Dodgeville for … Continued

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German Challah Debuts at the Bakehouse

A nod to traditional German-Jewish cuisine Most American Jews—and for that matter, most Americans—are familiar with egg-enriched challah, the traditional bread baked for Sabbath and holidays. Since my family’s roots are in Eastern Europe, this … Continued

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Happily Making a Jamwich at Your House

Zinglish Muffins, cream cheese, fresh fruit, and jam make a magical combo A Jamwich is an easy dish to make at home for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or afternoon snacks. I’m reminded of it every summer … Continued

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Fantastic Dried Fig “Salami” from Greece

Great to eat, no meat, and handmade on the island of Evia Looking for a lovely confection that’s well suited to the summer heat? I’m happy to report we have a fantastic new arrival from … Continued

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Hey! We Have $2 Happy Hour Oysters at the Roadhouse

An early evening belief in the beauty of bivalves If you’re up for a bit of an ocean-based boost, between 2 and 6 pm, Monday through Friday, here you go. At Mail Order and the … Continued

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Jake’s Cake from the Bakehouse

Angel food cake to celebrate summer berry season A Bakehouse favorite from many years ago, it’s named after managing partner Amy Emberling’s son Jake, who’s all grown up now, and still loves this cake. It’s … Continued