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Pet Peeves: Bakery Edition

One of my biggest pet peeves is lack of signage on a bakery or deli case.
And by that I mean, a description, whether one word or one sentence, and the price of individual items.  
I needed a special cake for a party. Price was not an issue. But, it had to look and taste fabulous. So [...]

All The Candy at the All Candy Expo

I would call myself a trade show veteran having both exhibited at and attended numerous food shows, from Fancy Food Show to National Restaurant Association Show. I also know how to pace myself samplewise.
But I am still never prepared for the cacophony of the All Candy Expo.
I went with Kim, a team member. We made [...]

The New Name in Food? Gwyneth.

I was reading Ad Age today and discovered that this fall PBS will be airing a series entitled “On The Road Again… Spain.” The “docuseries” will follow Gwyneth Paltrow, Mario Batali, food critic Mark Bittman and Spanish actress/singer Claudia Bassols traveling through Spain and enjoying the cuisine.
What an odd combination. The official show release (found [...]

Macking On Macaroons

I just had THE best macaroons I’ve ever had.
If you’re like most people, you’re ambivalent about coconut macaroons—especially if your experience comes from a Maneschevitz can.
Clearly in rebellion to the typical processed lumps, numerous versions at various bakeries have popped up over the last few years. Usually enormous and drizzled with chocolate, they are clearly [...]