A taste of Jewish New York with this Special Bake January 29 and 30 From one element of great eastern European Jewish culinary culture to another. Like a rare appearance of a musician with a strong cult following, Pumpernickel Raisin will be popping out of the Bakehouse ovens this coming weekend for a special, two-day appearance at the Bakeshop, […]

A whole lot of tasty holiday eating Brad Hedeman, skilled marketing manager at Mail Order and wonderful writer, says that this loaf is the “kissing cousin to our extremely popular Pecan Raisin Bread.” Over half a pound of dried cranberries and pecans are packed into every loaf. It’s as dense and intense as our Pecan Raisin […]

Medjool dates from Rancho Meladuco in the Coachella Valley In the desert, the sight of a date palm is almost always an indicator that an oasis is at hand. Freshwater and ripe dates have always been welcome sights for travelers. Although an oasis isn’t generally the end of the trip, it provides a short but […]

One of my favorite teas has just arrived in Ann Arbor As we enter the final quarter of a year that’s clearly been a rather difficult one for everyone, here’s a small thing that’s been brightening my days. Drinking hot cups of the most recent crop of First Flush Darjeeling tea that just arrived last […]

Upgrade your road trip snacks with help from artisan candy makers. We believe road trip snacks are as critical as gas and a map, but we might be biased for obvious reasons. As you plan your next road trip, please remember: fueling yourself properly, whether you’re a passenger or pilot, is the key to a […]

Is your mom famous for her sweet tooth and her impeccable taste? Does she have strategically located chocolate stashes in her life? Maybe she even has a top-secret emergency reserve?  This Mother’s Day, give her the treasure that is finely crafted artisan chocolate and confections… it’s what she really wants!  We spoke to our resident […]