TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Finally Ginger, Artisanal Ginger Cookies

[1] Finally Ginger artisan cookies are available in [2] gift tins and [3] snack packs (all photos courtesy Love From Cleveland).   What a joy: delicious ginger cookies we didn’t have to bake at home. Cookies freshly-baked just for us, because they’re baked to order. Cookies with sugar and spice and everything nice. With three…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: Le Brownie, The Perfect Party Favor Or Stocking Stuffer

There are more than a few places in the U.S. named Pain d’Avignon, and many more worldwide. Avignon is a town in southeastern France, on the Rhone River. It was the seat of the papacy from 1309 to 1378. Its medieval Palais des Papes, cathedral, Pont d’Avignon (the historic bridge over the Rhone), and the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Holiday Bundt Cakes

Here’s the current selection of dozens of bundt pan designs. [1] Classic bundt served with bourbon pecan sauce (photo courtesy Spice Islands). [2] Pumpkin cake in the Elegant Party Bundt pan. [3] Gingerbread Cake in the Elegant Party Bundt. [5] Orange Bourbon Cake in the Heritage Bundt Pan ( (photos [3], [4] and [5] courtesy…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Spider Bundt Cake

[1] and [2]: Two different stylings for a spider bundt cake. [3] Set toothpicks between the folds where you’ll pipe the legs. [4] Pipe the legs, add the face candies, and that’s it (all photos courtesy King Arthur Flour).   For working folks, today’s the last day to bake something special for Halloween. Every year,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Easy Party Cake (Actually, A Torte)

You probably have favorite easy-to-make party recipes that save you time and energy while treating your guests. Today, we suggest one for dessert, from King Arthur Flour. It’s actually a torte, shorter than a layer cake. Here’s the difference between a cake and a torte. A tart is something different entirely, with a shortbread crust…
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