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    Honduras Coffee from Farmer Pablo Paz

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A U of M student project pays delicious dividends a decade down the road It’s been over a decade and a half since Andrew Boyd … Continued

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    Incredible Kamā Za’atar from Jordan

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Don’t miss this exceptional spice blend on the Deli’s shelves My first experience with za’atar was when I visited Jerusalem for the first time, back when … Continued

  • A photo of Frantoio Grove's Olio Nuovo, with a label featuring an illustration of two blackbirds. Ari's Favorites

    2025 Frantoio Grove Olio Nuovo

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Regenerative, rhapsodic, and really delicious! While winter is not a great time of year here for fresh produce here in Ann Arbor, this is the … Continued

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    Potato Bacon Rétes at the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Flaky, filled Hungarian pastry for breakfast, lunch, or dinner The Bakehouse’s work with Hungarian foods has been, for me, one of the most inspiring stories … Continued

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    Warm Winter Salad to Make at Home

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A lovely combo of roasted butternut squash, sautéed spinach, and anchovies While we wait for spring to show up, try this lovely warm salad … Continued

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    Pignoli Cookies from the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Big flavor, no flour—great for gluten-free eating, Easter, Passover or just… because you like good food! Nina’s ’Nolis are named for one of our longtime Bakehouse … Continued

  • A photo of a box of Summerdown Dark Chocolate Peppermint Creams. The box is minty green. Ari's Favorites

    Summerdown Peppermint Creams from England

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Make some space for these special peppermint chocolates If you like the combination of mint and chocolate as much as I do, you may want … Continued

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    Zingerman’s Bakehouse Stollen

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A 2026 Holiday-Season Hit at Mail Order This time of year, a lot of Americans are watching the college football rankings to see who falls where … Continued