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Marzipan in San Francisco

roll truck roll — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:59:04 -0800

Where in San Francisco can I get an awesome tray of fruit-shaped marzipan? When I was a kid, there was a donut shop that made marzipan every year around Christmas time. You had to place orders ahead of time and pick up your tray a few days before Christmas.

I'd completely forgotten about the stuff until a recent trip to Boston, where every bakery has it right alongside the pastries and cupcakes. My family is coming to town for Christmas, and I thought it would be fun to get some from a local bakery.

I don't seem to be looking in the right places. From finding similar questions on Yelp, I know that Cost Plus and specialty candy stores carry it, but I was hoping to buy it from a bakery or someplace that actually makes it in-house.

Thanks.

i'm taking sides, when it comes to cinnamon

raztaj — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:03:00 -0800

Where can I find tahini bread in the Boston area? I've checked Watertown, and specifically Sevan - but it seems like most of the Armenian bakeries make tahini bread loaded with cinnamon, which does not taste right to me. I've had Turkish tahini bread when I used to live in Virginia, and it was phenomenal - flaky, warm (when fresh), not very sweet, loaded with tahini, baked to perfection and graced with just the right amount of sesame seeds. I'm dying to find something similar locally!

Does anyone know where I might be able to find some non-cinnamony tahini bread in beantown??

Give me cupcakes or give me death!

mrhaydel — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:18:23 -0800

Where can I find awesome cupcakes in D/FW, D.C., and Boston? After (finally) purchasing a baker's dozen of cupcakes from Sprinkles Cupcakes in Dallas, I've come to the realization that I want to seek out other cupcakeries both in my hometown, and upcoming travel destinations. I'm in Arlington, Texas, so, Sprinkles in Dallas is/was a rather far drive (albeit worth it IMO).

All that being said, I'm really wanting to find some great places to get great cupcakes. And, I'm not talking about your run of the mill Mega Mart kind that come in a plastic container. I'm talking about the gourmet type with amazing flavors like Ginger Lemon and Key Lime.

First and foremost, I'm interested in bakeries in the Arlington/Fort Worth, TX area. Ideally, these bakeries wouldn't be much further west from Arlington than downtown Fort Worth already is, but, I'm willing to drive if the cupcakes are mind blowing.

Secondly, I will be traveling to Annandale, VA/Washington, D.C. in October, and Boston, MA in November. I'd love to check out cupcakeries while I'm there if at all possible.

Bonus points if you've actually frequented your suggestion and can recommend your favorite flavor.

So, help me, Hive Mind, you're my only hope!

I already know about Russian dressing

Bookhouse — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:33:44 -0800

What's good to eat at Russian-immigrant grocery stores and bakeries? My neighborhood (in West Hollywood, CA) has a very large number of Russian immigrants, and therefore a large number of Russian delis, grocery stores and bakeries. What should I be buying at them?

I'm not interested in cooking my own Russian food or what to order at sit-down restaurants. I'm more interested in unique snack foods, desserts and drinks, fresh-baked stuff, delicacies and easy-to-serve items. Specific brand names for packaged stuff would be appreciated.

Best bakery in Charleston?

fabesfaves — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:23:29 -0800

What is the best bakery in Charleston? I'm staying in Mt. Pleasant but can travel a little ways--particularly into downtown Charleston. My aunt can't remember the name of this bakery--it's not Saffron. Help!

Paczki in Portland

rokabiri — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:56:54 -0800

Attention, Portlanders [OR]! Does anyone know of any Portland area Polish bakeries or other purveyors of Polish treats that sell the donut-like delicacy known as Paczki?