Tag Archives: Cupcakes

Schulte & Herr, The Holy Donut, Red’s Dairy Freeze, Willard Scoops and Two Fat Cats Bakery

Portland, Maine is one of my favorite places in the U.S., and for the past few years I’ve been fortunate to make it up there once a year in the spring or summer. Each visit is a combination of visits … Continue reading

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Chicago Day 2: Floriole, Sweet Mandy B’s, and Farmhouse

On Sunday, Sean, Sarah and I headed to the charming and scenic neighborhood near DePaul University where two of the places on my list were located conveniently next to one another. Our first stop was Floriole, a two-story cafe and … Continue reading

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Chocolate Madness

Last night I had the privilege of being one of several judges at this year’s Chocolate Madness event, put on by NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts. The event is a gathering of Boston’s best pastry chefs and dessert-makers and proceeds support the organization’s efforts in advancing … Continue reading

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Baked

If you are a sweets enthusiast, it is likely you have heard of Baked, a bakery located in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn. For those who have not had the opportunity to visit the store, the accompanying cookbook, Baked Explorations written by … Continue reading

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