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We’re Open Today!

Once you get shoveled out of your driveway and have the urge to leave the house come on by to downtown Hanover and give us a visit.  We are open, the pastries are fresh out of the oven and we … Continue reading

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Conclusive Proof that Bakers are scientists with toques and chef jackets instead of lab coats

On NPR yesterday there is a cool article on the science and chemistry behind making the perfect cookie.   All that chemistry and science knowledge comes in handy when making the best Holiday cookies in the Upper Valley.   If you … Continue reading

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A log you eat instead of burn

Our seasonal favorite is returning to the Holiday Menu – The Buche de Noel –  The Yule log.  According to the Larouse Gastronomique this cake was created by the pastry chefs of Paris around 1870 who were inspired by the … Continue reading

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