Cookies and croissants: both types of baked goods, but of a decidedly different texture. The former can be soft or hard, but is always dense; the latter is flaky and…

OK, I know the actual National PIE Day is January 23rd. But National PI Day is March 14th (obviously) and well, they sound the same, so that occasion leads to…

Every so often, you find a dessert in an unexpected spot. For example, in Festival Foods the other day, I’m entering the store on my way to the produce, then…

Happy Fat Tuesday! Or, I hope you had a happy Fat Tuesday — it all depends on when you’re reading this edition of “Dessert Valley, Wisconsin.” For the occasion, I…

I have preferences with regards to cookies. If there’s lots of chocolate, I’m in. Massive chocolate chunks, awesome. Chocolate in-general, good. Both…oh boy. Peanut butter is also solid, as are…

A family restaurant is a place for comfort food. Whether you go to sit down, or to get something to go, your stomach will feel all nice and warm when…

I’ve always found fascinating that Kwik Trip bakes its baked goods, and drives them to their stores across the state/region, early in the morning. That would be kind of a…

I’ll get right to the point: you already know Sue’s Deluxe Bake Shop, and you already know it’s awesome. I won’t make a case for going there because the case…

Ever watched a cooking competition show where part of the assessment involves the presentation of a dish? To be honest, I’ve always focused most on the taste of food, but…