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Goin’ Coco-Nutz Comes to the Candy Manufactory

A limited-edition coconut chocolate bar (available through September, while supplies last)! The first on the list of historian Timothy Snyder’s 20 “lessons”—i.e., things we can each do to push back against attempts to impose an … Continued

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The Breakfast So Tasty It Inspired a Poem!

The Smothered Burrito at the Roadhouse This one’s not new, but it still remains a bit of a “secret” for those who aren’t already in the know about breakfast at the Roadhouse.  The bottom line … Continued

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Twenty Years of Terrific Teaching at BAKE!

A wonderful upcoming class on crafting French baguettes One of the things I enjoy most about my job is watching people who know only a small part of the ZCoB ecosystem grow exceptionally delighted as … Continued

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A Recipe for Responding to Unexpected Challenges and Opportunities

A Rolling Stones record, an amazing photographer, and trying to tackle tumbling dice On the 12th of May, 1972, the Rolling Stones released their 10th album. Sales of Exile on Main St.took off immediately, and although … Continued

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Tree Town Blend from the Coffee Company

An annual treat does the city proud Looking for a good coffee to perk up your mornings this month? Something to welcome fall and sip while you watch some football?  The Coffee Company crew has … Continued

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Bumble Honey Coffee Cake from the Bakehouse

Fresh milling makes for another incredible improvement As part of our never-ending work to make more flavorful and more traditional food, a few years ago we began using rye flour from the remarkable Janie’s Mill in Illinois … Continued