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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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Butter by Asako Yuzuki

All I can say is this book demands to be picked off the shelf at your local library or bookstore. With its bright yellow cover and the intriguing tagline “a novel of food and murder,” Butter by Asako Yuzuki immediately caught my attention.

Author: Asako Yuzuki
Published: 2017

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Close-up of a round flatbread topped with sliced figs, almonds, and sugar on a wooden surface.

Mojo

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

Brooklyn Granary & Mill

Brooklyn, NYC

  • Stone-milled grains sourced locally.

  • Legendary kouign amann

Six small pieces of assorted chocolates with various fillings, arranged in a row inside a pink cardboard box labeled 'Bonbon Bon Chocolate'.

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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