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Macarons vs. Whoopie Pies: Which will become the next cupcake???

Macarons Macarons (often spelled “macaroons” or called “French macaroons” in the US but not to be confused with macaroons, which look quite different) are special confections made with egg whites, icing sugar, ground almonds/almond flour/meal/powder, and sugar.  The mixture is piped onto a pan in small rounds, which are subsequently baked, then used to sandwich [...]

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The SF Chocolate Cluster

San Francisco + Chocolate = ? Chances are, you answered Ghiradelli.  If this is the case, you’re in for a treat- there is a lot more to the SF chocolate industry than you think.  In the past decade or so, some fabulous gourmet chocolate companies have set up in the Bay Area, and they are [...]

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