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Marvelous Bakehouse Coconut Macaroons

A classic Jewish American Passover pastry we make every day! Passover is still about three weeks away, but I’m happy to say that we’ll be making macaroons all through the month of March! Nearly 20 … Continued

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Artisan Apricot Pins at the Roadhouse

A symbol of dignity and democracy supports Democracy Now! Last spring, I was reflecting on how much good community work in the country is still framed in negative terms. There are a lot of “antis”—all … Continued

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Incredible Chocolate-Filled Egg Shells at the Candy Store

An amazing, limited-edition offering from the South of France It’s still three weeks until Easter, but given the limited nature of these exceptionally cool and super tasty confections from Provence in the South of France, … Continued

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88% Super Dark Blend Bar from Shawn Askinosie

A contributor to happiness at so many levels! In 1980, while I was still learning to cook the line, Mother Teresa’s team in India rescued a small orphaned boy from the streets of Calcutta. He was … Continued

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A Positive Look at Perpetual Purpose Trusts, Three Years In

A regenerative path toward healthy, enduring organizational futures In her Sunday morning Substack, British-Turkish author Elif Shafak reflected—as so many of us are trying to do—on the uncertain state of the world. In her efforts … Continued

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Special Dinner: Jelly Bean Jump Up Hosts a Mini Camp Bacon

Celebrating SafeHouse Center, Nueske’s, and an amazing Corgi On Tuesday evening, March 31, we’ll gather to support SafeHouse Center, our local shelter for survivors of domestic abuse. It’s an especially meaningful evening for me—it marks … Continued