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24 Carrot Cake from the Bakehouse
A whole lot of carrots and cream cheese frosting The Bakehouse 24 Carrot Cake is impressively excellent. Being more of a savory treat fan, it had been a while since I held a plate with … Continued
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Champagne and Parmigiano Reggiano Risotto
Sparkling wine and the king of cheeses come together to make one terrific meal I learned this dish probably two dozen years ago from Laura di Collibiano, the woman who’s helped to revive the production … Continued
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Zingerman’s Spiced Pecans
An annual holiday classic handcrafted across the ZCoB I can’t remember when we first started making spiced pecans a holiday treat. What I do know for sure though is that over the years, they’ve become … Continued
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Bûche de Noël from the Bakehouse
A sweet taste of northern European Christmas to grace your table The name of the classic French holiday cake, Bûche de Noël, means, literally, “Christmas log.” It seems to have its historical roots in the … Continued
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The Zingerman’s Food Tour to the Untamed Island of Sardinia
A guided week-long visit to one of the more exceptional places to eat and drink in all of Europe The week before last I wrote about some wonderful sardines we have from the folks at Fishwife (you … Continued
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A Quartet of Compelling Pumpkin Products for the Holiday
Tasty treats to take your day to more delicious places Party Time Pumpkin Pie from the Bakehouse A classic coming together of Native American and European and Asian culinary influences—features a creamy filling of pumpkin … Continued