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The Compelling Nature of Peanut Butter Crush Bars

Peanut brittle and dark chocolate from the Candy Manufactory One of the most commonly asked questions I get over the years is, “What’s your favorite of the Candy Manufactory’s artisan candy bars? Here’s the answer: … Continued

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Pasta al Fegato With the Deli’s Chopped Liver

A transition out of Passover eating to make at your house With Passover winding down for the season, I was reminded about this great little pasta dish that I love but haven’t made in a … Continued

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Coconut Cream Pie Comes Back

Creamy, coconutty goodness from the Bakehouse Coconut cream pie seems such a staple of American eating that it’s hard for me to imagine that it hasn’t been part of Anglo-American baking for centuries. In fact, … Continued

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Early Spring Salad of Cauliflower and Harissa

A terrific taste of Tunisia to make at home While local vegetables are still in short supply, this simple salad is a wonderful way to feature California cauliflower on these chilly Michigan days as we … Continued

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Lemon Sponge Cake at the Bakehouse for Passover—and More!

Light, delicious, and made without wheat, starting Friday, March 27 Over the course of the coming eight days of Passover, the Bakehouse’s lovely Lemon Sponge Cake will be gracing any number of local tables. That … Continued

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Pit-Smoked Whole Chickens from the Roadhouse

Great weekday meal for barbecue lovers to eat in or take out Looking for some great-tasting comfort food? Some of the best smoked chicken anywhere? We may have done a lot of renovations on the … Continued