By Ellen Fruchtman, President Intro: Baking is my stress-reliever. Eating is even better! Below is a new recipe I baked last weekend adapted from Zingerman's Bakehouse Cookbook. Zingerman's is an amazing deli not far from here in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I tweaked it just a tiny bit to add some chocolate chips in one layer. As if...
By Michael E. Fruchtman, CEO/CFO (makes 2 loaves) Ingredients:1 cup (2 sticks butter), melted, plus additional butter for greasing pans2 cups blueberries3 1/2 cups flour, divided4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 cups sugar4 large eggs1 cup milk2 teaspoons vanilla Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 2 8-inch loaf pans with butter. Line the bottom of the pans with parchment...
By Michael Fruchtman, CFO Serves: 6 Ingredients:1/2 cup shelled unsalted pistachios3/4 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon salt4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large eggs1/2 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)1 cup fresh raspberries Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat six 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray. In a food processor, finely grind nuts with sugar and salt. Add butter, vanilla, and...
by Angie Ash, Executive Vice President Ingredients 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips4 cups heavy cream, divided3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided1.5 cups confectioners sugar, divided1 7.5 ounce container marshmallow cream1 cup pure pumpkin puree1 bag of toffee bits1 18 ounce package chocolate sandwich cookies like Oreos Instructions In a small saucepan, melt the bittersweet chocolate with 1/2 cup of the heavy...
by Ashley Bowen, Account Coordinator The air is starting to turn crisp and fall is quickly approaching. And with that comes apple picking at your local orchard and plentiful apples at your local supermarket. Take advantage of this apple crisp recipe to make use of fresh apples during this season. Ingredients 10 cups all-purpose apples, peeled, cored and...
by Ellen Fruchtman, President If it’s summer, it’s Strawberry Shortcake time! And, this recipe is easy and delicious… Strawberries • 6–7 cups quartered strawberries • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar, divided • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Whipped Cream • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream OR feel free to use Cool Whip Biscuits • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup granulated sugar • 2 tablespoons...
by Michael Fruchtman, CFO -1 half medium seedless watermelon -2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries -2 limes -honey (optional) Cut watermelon into chunks, removing rind. Rinse strawberries, if using fresh. Add watermelon, strawberries, and juice of limes to blender and blend until smooth. You might need to do this in two batches depending on the size of your blender. Taste the...
by Ashley Bowen, Account Coordinator Popsicles are a great summertime treat. They’re cool and refreshing, and not to mention delicious! For coffee lovers, this recipe takes an iced coffee to a new level and will not disappoint. Ingredients Milk Layer: 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract Coffee Layer: 1/2 cup cold brew coffee concentrate (1:1...
By Kristy Cartmell, Designer July is National Ice Cream Month! With this Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream recipe, you won’t be able to go wrong all summer long - plus, you’ll have the satisfaction of making it with your own two hands! This recipe is easy and only requires 10 minutes of prep and an overnight freeze for...
Ingredients Two 16-ounce containers strawberries Two 6-ounce containers blueberries One 6-ounce container blackberries 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Pinch kosher salt One 8-ounce package cream cheese 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 prepared angel food cake (about 12 ounces) Confectioners' sugar, for garnish, optional Directions Trim and quarter the strawberries and set aside. Combine the...