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Montreal’s Macaron Madness

June 7, 2010 – 10:46 am | No Comment

Calling all lovers of those sweet, sophisticated little French pastries – back by popular demand, Boutique Point G in Montreal has announced the return of their ‘macaron glace’, right in time for summer. Just when …

Spiked Sweets: Mermaid Sea Salt Toffee

May 28, 2010 – 9:13 pm | One Comment

Want a little Jack Daniel’s with that…toffee? Well, say no more. From Miami-based Mermaid Sea Salt Toffee comes sweet – sometimes spiked, but always clever – toffee treats. What starts as an organic, buttery blend …

Cookies as Canvas: Sugarbuilt

May 27, 2010 – 4:04 pm | One Comment

Fennel bulbs, anatomical hearts, sushi, scenes from Brooklyn, and lingerie: these are among the many artisanal edible works of art from designer Amelia Coulter. With a degree in sculpture, this Brooklyn-based artist now constructs …

Delicious Delicaseys

May 21, 2010 – 2:36 am | 2 Comments

Delicaseys Chocolates boasts simple packaging, handmade labels, and natural sweets made of quality chocolates, fruits, and nuts. Together, innovative combinations of fresh flavors steep dark chocolate to produce harmonious, artisanal treats. Tasmanian pepper berries and …

Hot Diggity Dog: Franks ‘N’ Dawgs

May 13, 2010 – 2:35 pm | No Comment

Nothing says summer like a big juicy hot dog. And nobody treats their dogs better than the folks over at Franks ‘N’ Dawgs, Chicago’s gourmet hot dog eatery. ‘We’re foodies first and foremost’, say the …

Outside Your Chocolate Comfort Zone

April 25, 2010 – 7:06 pm | 2 Comments

Just about everything is better with chocolate, right? Well how about ramen noodles, French toast, or lime-flavored tortilla chips? You still with us? The folks over at Komforte Chockolate who dreamed up these, um, slightly …

Local, Artisanal, Slow: Badamo, Sicily

April 14, 2010 – 8:59 pm | No Comment

Nestled on the isolated peaks of the Madonie mountains in Sicily, Italy lies Badamo: a bakery that epitomizes what the slow food movement – particularly in this country – is all about. To be fair, …

Knock-out Turkish Delights

March 4, 2010 – 10:29 pm | No Comment

Who knew that New Zealanders could make authentic, knock-out Turkish delights? Yet that is exactly what makes Wellington-based artisanal confectioners, Loukoumi, so renowned. This boutique company’s traditional Turkish delights are all natural, handcrafted sweets available …

A Lot of Goodness in Liddabit Sweets, Brooklyn

February 23, 2010 – 5:51 pm | No Comment

Liddabit Sweets in Brooklyn is getting a little bit of attention these days. Scratch that; a lot of attention. And it’s no surprise. With handmade treats made from local and organic, quality ingredients, this budding …

Pastry, Muffins, and Tarts, Oh My!

January 11, 2010 – 6:10 pm | No Comment

Nestled inside the foodie enclave of trendy Surry Hills is the not-so-secret, but nonetheless extraordinary, local gem, Bourke Street Bakery. Inside this artisanal shop, organic pastries and savoury foods are brilliantly united within the bakery’s …