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Bergeron Apricot Jam from Provence at Mail Order

Dignity, democracy, and a whole lot of deliciousness! Beautiful sandy beaches. Small, unsettled islands. A thousand years of history. A hot and sunny Mediterranean summer. Cuisine built around fresh vegetables, olive oil, herbs, and fish. … Continued

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Cashing in on Checks and Balances

Why they’re so important to any democratically oriented organization One afternoon, about 15 years or so ago, I was chatting with Amy Emberling, longtime co-managing partner of the Bakehouse. We were reflecting on the high … Continued

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Warm Winter Salad to Make at Home

A lovely combo of roasted butternut squash, sautéed spinach, and anchovies While we wait for spring to show up, try this lovely warm salad that, around Ann Arbor at least, can be made using locally … Continued

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Nina’s ’Nolis: Pignoli Cookies from the Bakehouse

Great gluten-free eating to welcome the New Year! One of my favorite Bakehouse sweets just came back on the newly released January specials list! Nina’s ’Nolis are named for one of our longtime Bakehouse managers, … Continued

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Toast the New Year with Bulgarian Toast at the Coffee Company

Terrific vegetable spread from Bulgaria with Bakehouse bread One of my favorite foods in the ZCoB has, over the last five or six years, developed quite the cult following at the Coffee Company! It’s what … Continued

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Unexpected, Upbeat Notes from the Huddle in My Head

Why I wish I’d known Joey Ramone and other imaginative oddities On the rather foggy, drizzly, and gray afternoon of Monday, October 5, 1981, the Ramones were signing album covers at Schoolkids Records, the classic … Continued