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Apricot Rugelach from the Bakehouse

A sweet symbol of dignity and democracy As many of you know, I’ve had apricots on my mind over the last year or so, ever since I decided to make them a symbol of dignity … Continued

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Three Decades of Believing in (and Practicing) Bottom-Line Change

A down-to-earth way to put democracy to work in our workplaces One of the most common questions people ask me when they see the new “Why Democracy Matters” pamphlet is something along the lines of, … Continued

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A Fresh Salad of Arugula, Feta, Tomatoes, and Plums

A great summer meal to make at home in a matter of minutes One of the tastiest things I’ve made at home in a long time, this salad is a simple way to bring together … Continued

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A Special Bake of Sicilian Sesame Semolina (July 31-August 1)

And how to turn this Bakehouse classic into Sicilian pane cunzatu Good news for all the folks who’ve been missing the Bakehouse’s Sicilian Sesame Semolina—it’ll be making a special two-day appearance next weekend! If you … Continued

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Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls from Great Britain at the Candy Store

Handmade hard candy keeping mint lovers aglow for over 100 years! If you want a subtle, sensuous note of mint to enhance your day, I’d steer you toward these special English confections—which are clearly for … Continued

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’Nati Gouda from Urban Stead

An amazing handcrafted Gouda from Southern Ohio One of the key beliefs of anarchism is that the means we use to do something must be congruous with the outcomes we want to achieve. So if … Continued