This bakery in Brooklyn, New York is MY number 1 favorite creators of the perfect bialy!…read moreThe bialy is not a sub-type of bagel, it's a thing unto itself. Round with a depressed middle filled with cooked onions and sometimes poppy seeds, it is simply baked (bagels are boiled, then baked). This means its outside is matte, not shiny, and it doesn't have that pull-away crust. Large puffy bubbles characterize the bialy's innards. Originally, bialy purists believed that Bialystock, Poland was the epicenter of this incredible breadstuff. However, regardless, bialy making is becoming a lost and almost extinct art in the modern world. West coast attempts IMHO are merely "onion rolls" & outside of Miami and NYC and it's boroughs , this treat may be going the way of cassette tapes. And if you live anywhere else in the country, or the world, it's not likely that you'll have the pleasure to enjoy one of these chewy, baked onion-stuffed disks. What a shame! So, when a package came yesterday to my door, I could not contain this feeling of culinary excitement because I saw the return address was BELLS'S BROOKLYN BAGELS & BIALIES! OMG a Holiday miracle!!! So, although this is not my local community's small business, I wanted to share my joy and cannot wait to toast one up and add a "schmear" of veggie cream cheese! Happy Holidays!!!

I grew up on Sara Lee. My mom was a fan and so I became a fan. Today, their Artesano Bread is my…read moreabsolute favorite bread. But is hasn't always just been bread... My mom had friends over for coffee quite a bit while I was growing up. She always served a Sara Lee coffee cake when hosting. I was always excited when her entertaining was done because she would always give us the leftovers! Sometimes, my mom would even buy their Coconut Cream Pie for me! You might say Sara Lee baked goods are a family tradition with me and my family!

I have to agree with the Sara Lee slogan, "Nobody doesn't like Sara Lee!" We grew up eating Sara…read moreLee pound cake for more of an upscale dessert in our household. When in season, we would top Sara Lee pound cake with sliced fresh strawberries and whipped cream! I believe Yelp friend Marianne W. is correct about the affiliation between Sara Lee and Bimbo Bakeries, or "Grupo Bimbo." In 2018, Tyson sold Sara Lee, and other food brands to Kohlberg & Company, and on August 1, 2018, Sara Lee Frozen Bakery was formed. Sara Lee Frozen Bakery foods include pies, quiches, cookies, cobblers, eclairs, cakes, muffins, and more! Though only previously affiliated with Sara Lee, Hillshire Farms and Jimmy Dean are other household names in terms of food products. Hillshire Farms' Lit'l Smokies" linked sausages are the basis of one of my favorite potluck dishes to make: Pigs in Blankets! I've always enjoyed Jimmy Dean's pork sausage! Thanks Sara Lee!

I recently visited Baked in Color and thought it was such a cute bakery. The inside was very clean…read moreand filled with all kinds of colorful rainbow-themed baked goods that immediately catch your eye. I was greeted right away and received excellent customer service. The employee was very friendly and even made suggestions on different baked items to try. I picked up a cake pop for my son and also tried their famous Brookie loaded with Oreo cookies. Everything tasted super fresh, soft, and delicious. You can definitely tell they put a lot of care into their desserts. They also specialize in corporate events, party favors, giveaways, and holiday gifting, which makes them a great option for special occasions. Overall, a fun and welcoming bakery experience that I would definitely visit again. Metered parking is available.

Baked in Color has one store location in Larchmont New York. I am reviewing their events service…read more They put on the Pride Month Celebration Event in my community. It was so much fun to see all my friends. Baked in Color provided lots of colorful chocolate chip rainbow cookies for the event. The event took place on time and the employee Elisa offered the guests cookies just as they arrived. She was so enthusiastic and friendly bending down to talk to the children. She was very friendly with me and the adults too. She asked to take my photo with the cookie. I'm not sure where she is going to post it! I in turn got her permission to post her photo on Yelp. I'm highly recommending you invite Baked in Color to your event. If you visit their website you can get a lot more information about their products and services. It definitely made our party fun and delicious. I would have given 5 Stars but I was concerned about the conflicting information between the ingredients and the nutrition information. To me they certainly didn't match.

The desserts here are legit a hidden gem…read more The shop owner is such a sweet heart. Just point at the desserts and she makes them with love and care. Give it a try!

if you been to the Union Square Greenmarket aka the farmer's market that is open Monday, Wednesday,…read moreFriday, & Saturday...then you're probably familiar with Migliorell Farms. this farm stand typically has a variety of produce like apples, but they are most notable for selling hot cider especially during the winter....as you can see puffs of steam rising from warm pots filled with apple cider. beyond the apple cider, they sell cider doughnuts. got a small bag of pear cider doughnuts a few weeks ago--and SURPRISE SURPRISE they were awesome. basically it tasted like a cinnamon cake doughnut with a hint of cider. the cake-iness is light and soft crumbly while the sweetness is light and lets the cider and cinnamon tastes come through. overall, a tasty simple doughnut. while the weather is warming up so hot cider might be out of the question...doughnuts are a year-round affair. enjoy!

My go to place for semolina bread and the best panelle (round) bread. The Butter cookies are also…read moregood.

Decent, not great bakery in Dyker Heights has a fairly limited selection of baked items but a nice…read moreselection of breads. Tried some butter cookies and anisette cookies which were lite and tasty but slightly stale. Prices are really cheap for a bakery and counter service was fine. Not my favorite bakery in Brooklyn but for bread it's a good choice.

Madelaine Chocolate Santa: The Madelaine Chocolate Company was founded in1949 by brothers-in-law…read moreHenry Kaye and Jack Gold. Located in New York City, the founders named the company after a popular Hollywood actress of the time as they thought the name exemplified elegance and sophistication. Some of their mold designs and techniques were learned in the Netherlands and the gorgeous foils used to wrap their chocolates are from Italy (and still used today). I found the milk chocolate to be creamy and flavorful, not to mention detailed nicely to look like Santa. My Dad has been giving these to my brothers and I in our Christmas stockings since we were kids and it's the same great taste every year. Doughboy approved Doughboy_Food_Reviews

Rockaway's own Willy Wonka chocolate factory! I've been here once before and I remember how good…read morethe chocolate's were. Came in today to surprise my kiddos and have them choose their own Easter treats. The store where they sell the chocolates is small, but don't let that fool you. They have a large variety of chocolate treats. I'm a huge fan of dark chocolate and came in for chocolate covered almonds ($5) and cranberries ($5). It's kinda cool they make the chocolate here and sold to the public. The staff is really helpful and friendly too. If in the area give them a try. P.S. I just had the almond and cranberry I purchased today and it was just like I remembered. So yummy!

Nostalgia brews a small local confectionary shop. Suddenly, I am now a five year old little girl…read moreas my eyes are delighted elated with wonderment to see all things chocolate and sweets displayed in the wooden glass case. Surely, my eyes are bigger than my stomach (including wallet). I have always been gravitated to old establishments where there is a long history, period atmosphere decor and the charm. It is family owned and operated since year 1925. Schmidt's Confectionery has been on my Yelp bookmarks for what I felt like an eternity. Previously, I have attempted to patronized during the summer, but it is closed for the summer months partly due the heat and humidity which affects working with ingredients and not optimal temperatures. It is easily accessible via MTA NYC Transit elevated J train on Jamaica Avenue at Woodhaven Boulevard station in Woodhaven, Queens, NYC. However, I walked forty (40) minutes from my home to this business. Upon entering the atmosphere has a redolent chocolate aroma with history and tradition which is intoxicating. There are chocolate lollypops, chocolate covered fruit, nuts, truffles, caramels, but I was hoping for chocolate covered strawberries. I abhor caramel. I despise nuts (despite not allergic). I like truffles. I like thin mints, chocolate covered graham crackers and have a predilection for plain solid milk chocolate. It is run by a woman who is the granddaughter of the founder albeit welcoming and helpful. I would surely return again for chocolate lollypops, chocolate money coins. I do hope Schmidt's have chocolate hearts. At first sight, I could not decide since everything was very enticing and alluring too good. I decided cherry cordials. She shown me a mid-size box of approximately twenty (20) pcs priced $30.00, which I asked if there is a smaller box as a option available followed by she asked if I want either dark, milk or white chocolate type. Oh! Someone who finally listens and heed the hope within my mind, WOW! Customer service is attentive and a personalized shopping experience. She gifted the box with mediocre curling ribbons which I have worked in a high-end retail specialty paper store and trained to use either double-sided satin or organza ribbons - never used curling ribbons. She did distributed a sales receipt. There is a scale if customers were to purchase by the pound. Business cards are available for grabs which is now part of my business card collection in a shoe box. Cherry cordials, box of 8 pcs, $10.00 I was completely sold for this small box. I actually taste the handmade and homemade decadence concoction of milk chocolate. It did tasted fresh and too good to give it away as a gift which I ended up consuming entirely! I delightfully enjoyed my cherry cordials with half a glass of white wine. Wooho! The stems from the cherries are visible. This candy store is certainly reminiscent of earlier times frozen in place. As time is fleeting, I hope Schmidt's Confectionery will continue to operate indefinitely.

This place will have feeling like a kid in a candy shop. The smell of chocolate when you first walk…read morein is intoxicating and inviting. There's so many handmade chocolates and gift boxes to choose from. They even have cute stocking stuffer treats for Christmas! The girl who helped us out was kind and made us a 1/2 lb. assortment of popular milk and dark chocolate on the spot. $15 is a total steal for delicious handmade chocolate. We are definitely coming back and trying out more stuff!