Meijer, a Michigan-based company, is looking for chefs in the midwest to feature their products in the new Frederik’s by Meijer line.

What do you get when you blend flavors from Algeria, Asia, and France in desserts? Likely, something unique and refreshingly different than the norm. One local woman is bringing these flavors together for our enjoyment, again as she opens her second location of Warda Pâtisserie in Midtown.

Composed of a thick chocolate ganache layered over a buttermilk chocolate cake base, The Joffre is luscious without being fussy.

Gluten Free Specialties in Rochester is hoping to provide a safe option to anyone who wouldn’t normally be able to join in on all the holiday snacking. Co-owner of Gluten Free Specialties, Priscilla Demello, stopped by to speak with Tati about the kind of treats they serve at their store. This holiday season, Gluten Free Specialties will be providing gluten-free versions of classic winter treats including caramel apple pie, pecan pie, pumpkin pie, stuffing, and more. Some of their gluten-free treats are even available at 9 different cider mills in Michigan. To find out more about how to order from Gluten Free Specialties, watch the video above.

Avalon International Breads started off as a community spot in Detroit in 1997, promising to deliver high-quality ingredients to its customers, and a livable wage to its employees. Bekah Galang, the Director Of Retail of Avalon International Breads joined Tati Amare over Skype to discuss what is new. Besides offering their fresh bread, sandwiches, and pastries they have put together kits you can buy as well. Their brunch kit includes sticky buns, biscuits, a dozen eggs, your choice of hearth bread, locally-made jam, and local honey. Currently, they are also featuring a lot of fresh local produce you can buy alongside the rest of your order.