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2023 Jelly Bean Jump Up Calendars Raise Money for SafeHouse Center

Local canines and cats star on this annual calendar! This week marks the start of the 8th annual Jelly Bean Jump Up, our yearly fundraiser for SafeHouse Center. The bulk of the event will actually take … Continued

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Chocolate Sprinkles Arrive from the Netherlands

The classic way for Dutch kids to start their day Although it’s not a combination that has historically been given much thought on this side of the Atlantic, the practice of eating bread and chocolate … Continued

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A Super Fine Food Tour to Southern Spain

“Andalucia, when can we see you?” The answer is in September 2023 One of my favorite songs of all time is John Cale’s “Andalucia.” Cale, who will turn 80 this coming March, is a classically-trained, … Continued

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A Wonderful New Way to Stock up On Zingerman’s T-Shirts

Great Zingerman’s gift for a T-shirt lover you love! Given that he was born and raised in Japan and I grew up in the American Midwest, author Haruki Murakami and I seem to have a … Continued

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Shawn Askinosie’s New Super Tasty Single-Origin Sipping Chocolate

Dark chocolate artisan “nuggets” ready to mix with milk If you’re looking for a great-tasting drink to bring comfort as the colder weather works its way into our lives this fall, check out this superb … Continued

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Piemontese Panettone with Marrons Glacés

An early chance to buy a whole bunch of great Christmas gifts In 1838, the year after the barn at Cornman Farms was built, Filippo Barbero had begun working as a baker at the church … Continued