The Deli Dish

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

    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.

    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.

    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

  • 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.

    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.

    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

  • A photo of a wedge of Emmentaler Reserve on a sheet of brown butcher paper.

    Emmentaler Réserve Cheese at the Deli

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Artisan Swiss mountain excellence at its traditional best Every once in a while, there’s a cheese at the Deli that is SO delicious that I … Continued

  • A close-up photo of the layers inside a croissant.

    Cultured Butter Croissants from the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A wonderful new “Wow!”-evoking culinary improvement Shortly after starting her studies at the Sorbonne in Paris in 1929, Simone de Beauvoir wrote in her journal … Continued

  • A photo of a pile of apples.

    Apple and Apricot Salad for the New year

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Dressed with an extra-aged apple cider vinegar from Quebec Here’s a great little salad that you can make at home in a matter of minutes! … Continued