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    Beigli from the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Excellent pastry in the style of Budapest Over the last 15 years—well, almost—the Bakehouse’s wonderful Walnut Beigli (pronounced “bay-glee”) has become one of our biggest … Continued

  • A photo of a jar of American Spoon Leelanau Apricot Preserves. Ari's Favorites

    Apricot Jam and Fresh Ricotta Cheese Omelet

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A marvelous and easy-to-make-at-home meal Here’s a lovely, easy-to-make meal that you can use for breakfast, lunch, or a light supper. All it takes is … Continued

  • A top-down photo of a whole pumpkin pie with a slice taken out on an orange tablecloth, with a pie slicer resting in the empty space of the pie tin. Ari's Favorites

    Exceptional Pumpkin Pie from the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews An amazing version of a long-standing American classic Over the course of the last couple of weeks I have come to a curious but compelling culinary … Continued

  • A photo of the Jelly Bean Jump Up 2026 Calendar. On the front is a photo of a small shaggy white dog. Ari's Favorites

    2026 Jelly Bean Jump Up Calendars Are Here!

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A fundraiser for SafeHouse Center in memory of a magical pup Last year I wrote about artist George Rodrigue’s deep grief following the loss of his beloved … Continued

  • A top-down photo of a Gingerbread Coffeecake on a circulate white plate, with two plated slices and a dish of whipped cream next to it, and a sprig of pine peeking in from the top right corner. Ari's Favorites

    The Bakehouse’s Seasonal Gingerbread Cake

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Another great baked good made better still by better butter To pull together the pursuit of pennies, last week’s essay on generosity, and the paragraphs that follow, … Continued

  • A photo of a large Sour Cream Coffee Cake on a circular white cake stand on a marble surface. Ari's Favorites

    Sour Cream Coffee Cake is Better Than Ever

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Vermont Creamery Cultured Butter takes a classic to new heights Are you one of the tens of thousands of fans of the Bakehouse’s Sour Cream Coffee … Continued

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    Even-More-Buttery Palmier from the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews The flakiest bite of butter and sugar you’re ever gonna eat You can add the Bakehouse’s beautiful and delicious Palmier to the ever-growing list of pastries … Continued

  • A photo of a pile of radishes. Ari's Favorites

    Ukrainian Radish Salad to Make at Home

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Simple and simply delicious This time of year in Ann Arbor, we have an abundance of beautiful, fresh radishes at the market! One great way … Continued

  • A photo of a bunch of carrots on a wooden surface. Ari's Favorites

    Fig Jam and Fennel Seed-Roasted Carrots

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews An autumn dish that’s easy to make at home Here’s a delicious, easy-to-make dish for your fall table! The prep work takes maybe 10 minutes, … Continued