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Sand Hill Berries, one of the vendors at the market, was my first stop. The berries they had on display vibrant, and looked wonderful. In addition to pints of fresh blackberries, there were black and red currants. Also on display were Sand Hill’s baked goods. Merle, the friendly worker urged me to try the currants, “They’re tangy, and become sweet when cooked.” Emmariah, another Sandhill Berries employee, began opening boxes of their baked goods, explaining to me how fresh all of the ingredients were that are used in their preparation. I had purchased pies from this booth before, and was very pleased with the product.
You probably think you’ve had a great cupcake- you may even have a favorite bakery that you frequent to get your sugar fix. …
Join The Midwife Center for their ninth annual fundraiser party and cake contest, Let Them Eat Cake! The party will include refreshments, a silent auction, 1920s photo booth, live music from the Jazz Age, fun and of course – CAKE! The theme this year is Taking it to the Nines: A Roarin’ Good Time in celebration of the ninth year of the event and the bold attitude of the Roaring Twenties. Amateur and professional bakers will compete in two different categories – tasting cakes and decorated cakes, and you and a panel of judges will vote on cakes based on taste, decoration and use of the theme.
I frequent the Dunkin Donuts on Grant Street. We often have clients that want early-morning meetings at the club, and they always require fresh, delicious donuts and bagels. It’s always been a pleasure to walk into the Dunkin Donuts on Grant Street- the shop is clean, the staff is friendly, and there are plenty of donuts to choose from… until recently.
Tips For Perfect Pies
Pies are difficult to make- I’ve been known to throw a few crusts across the kitchen in frustration. Over the years I have picked up a few tips that can help you become a master pie maker:
