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The Literary Cafe is a humble consortium of writers and friends and generations who love travel, books, food and have a natural curiosity about the world. Our content is meant to share at gatherings, books clubs or over coffee with a friend or inspire you to discover something new.

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Black Cake

“Eleanor shares a tumultuous story about a headstrong young swimmer who escapers her island home under
suspicion of murder.”

Author: Charmaine Wilkerson
Published: 2022

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Pumpkin Pecan Granola

The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods is the cookbook of the food blogger Sara Forte--whose site is also called The Sprouted Kitchen. She has compiled recipes featuring seasonal fruits and vegetables. From sides and salads to drinks and desserts Sara covers simplistic recipes that she wishes she could come over and show you herself! 

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The Whimsy of Nantes

Nantes, France is a city with a dual nature. A port city though inland, art works that nod to the cities working class roots, and a food scene that befits its place close to the Loire valley yet firmly in Brittany. My visit was prompted by an article in The Sunday Times, which called out how Nantes is an overlooked city.

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A glazed donut topped with chopped pistachios inside a pink box on a wooden surface.
Close-up of a round flatbread topped with sliced figs, almonds, and sugar on a wooden surface.

Tartine

East Harlem, NYC

  • Small batch, fresh Belgian mousse

  • Five delicious flavors.

Au Rythme du Pain

Montpellier, France

  • Boulangerie de longue fermentation

  • Daily calendar of breads, season magic

Birdee

Brooklyn, NY - The Refinery at Domino

Six small pieces of assorted chocolates with various fillings, arranged in a row inside a pink cardboard box labeled 'Bonbon Bon Chocolate'.
A 2024 calendar with individual pages for each month, featuring botanical illustrations and printed in Brooklyn, surrounded by pages for January to August 2024 and a central page with a fern illustration.
Storefront of Foursided, a vintage card and gift shop at night, with interior visible through large glass windows and a lit sign.

Foursided

  • Chicago, IL

  • Framing and Gift Options for any occasion. Trinket lovers rejoice!

Sesame Letterpress

  • Brooklyn, NY

  • Letterpress printing of calendars, stationery and more.

Bon Bon Bon

  • Detroit, MI

  • Hand crafted chocolates made with flair, care and unique ingredients. We love the taste and the packaging.

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