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Karma Spices began when Vinita Parekh crafted lentil packets with spices as a solution to her college-aged son’s snack cravings. Her son craved healthy and flavorful options as he attended school in California. Mom sent lentils and spices. They are non GMO, high in protein and can be mixed in yogurts, curry, salads or just popped into your mouth like chips - only more nutritious.

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Mr. Leslie’s Cheesecake is more than just a dessert. It is a product of passion, family, and hard work. We sit down with Marcus Leslie, to learn about his love for baking, how his father’s peach cobbler inspired him to become a master pastry chef, and how he’s achieving artistry in the form of cheesecake.

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Classique Gifts and Bakes is a Metro Detroit company that can bring out that feeling of inner comfort from anyone that tries their products. From muffins to cheesecakes, wedding cakes to tropical cookies. Classique does it all and they do it with an unmatched, deep passion for baking.

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At first blush it would be easy to assume that Grady’s Garden is merely a company that makes pasta sauce. You may never think too much about the impact this seemingly routine purchase has on the wider world around you.  But we think you should.

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’Tis the season for holiday entertaining. We’ve got sweet and spicy winter cocktail recipes that will be a surefire hit at any party this holiday season!

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Gabriela and Mario Rodriguez-Garcia are the powerhouse sibling duo behind Soldadera Coffee, bringing cultural cold brew to a store near you!