Offering healthier Soul Food options

These aren't your average croissants

This local shop is selling packzi inspired macarons

Have you heard of taco rolled ice cream or chocoshawarma crepes?

We got a recommendation from one of our WDIV Insiders that we couldn’t ignore. They wrote in raving about Annie’s Family Restaurant so Michelle Oliver headed to Livonia to check it out for this week’s Dine in the D.

One of Ann Arbor’s favorite ice cream shops will reopen for its 2023 season at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1.

Pick up a $1 “Old Skool” signature cinnamon roll on Monday during Cinnaholic’s first anniversary.

The unofficial holiday is a good excuse to indulge in a slice of cake, a cupcake (or two) or a chocolate-based dessert.

The secret to Grant's favorite holiday recipe

Whether you’re participating in a White Elephant exchange or putting presents under a tree, it can be tricky finding the right gift.

She’s all about baking with love.

We are entering a favorite season for many - Michigan apple pie season! Our beautiful state grows some of the best apples around, and with all that fresh fruit, you just have to have some in a freshly baked pie. Susan Wilcox Olson, Spokesperson for the Grand Traverse Pie Company, joined host Jason Carr to talk about apples, pie, and more.

This ice cream café in Sterling Heights is serving up ice cream that everyone can eat.

Today is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, in honor of the nation’s favorite cookie. No one can resist a warm gooey chocolate chip cookie with a glass of milk, no matter their age. So what is the key to making a good cookie? Well, we spoke to Jeffery Gisstennar, the owner of Good Cookies, to talk all about cookies.

Insomnia Cookies is opening its first-ever Detroit location on Wayne State University's campus this week.

The summer heat can have everyone looking for a way to cool down, and a frozen treat is a great way to do it. Bingsu is a traditional Korean dessert made from shaved ice, drizzled with condensed milk, and finished with various toppings. You can try this tasty treat at Myomee, a coffee and dessert cafe inside New Seoul Plaza in Southfield, and while you're there, check out their K-Pop pop-up store!

You don’t have to travel around the world to taste exotic flavors. There’s a spot in Ann Arbor that will take your taste buds to Syria and France. Exotic Bakeries started as a small family owned business decades ago and has grown into a restaurant that rolls out salads, sandwiches, specialty cakes and more.

Some of our best ideas come when we are on vacation and that is the story behind this local business that is bringing island vibes to the D.

There is so much to look forward to in the spring: the flowers and trees blooming, the temperatures rising, and the return of ice cream season.

Isabelle Elwart is a young and talented baker. Her specialty is macarons. She runs Le Detroit Macaron and they have some really unique flavors like Pop Rocks and Cosmic Brownie.

The Creative Cheesecake Collection is offering a variety of desserts.

Moo-ville Creamery, the Nashville, Michigan-based dairy company with three locations across mid-Michigan, makes some of the best chocolate ice cream in the United States, according to the North American Ice Cream Association.

Now that Thanksgiving has passed, it is time for the sweet stuff. How does an ice cream stuffed pastry sound? We discovered a local place that serves Hungarian inspired treats with a twist. We got the inside scoop on the treats in Dearborn that are ready for takeout.

Monday is Labor Day but it’s also Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Thousands of people in our community will be celebrating with big feasts and very special desserts.

Many people use Labor day to close out the summer and spend time with the family - but why not spice up your holiday traditions with a new dessert?

Frozen Elephant offers unique elephant ear toppings the whole family will enjoy.

There’s no question that Tree Town has had a bubble tea boom over the past few years.

Isabelle Elwart is a talented baker, and her specialty is macarons. She runs Le Detroit Macaron and they have some really unique flavors like Pop Rocks and Cosmic Brownie.

Jonny Cakes is baking cakes that have the Internet buzzing.

Opening a small business is a giant feat for anyone, but one of Dearborn Heights’ newest business owners opened her brand new sweets shop while still attending high school.

Ready for some fun news? Thursday kicks off National Ice Cream Month.

Daily Dozen Doughnuts has unique donuts paired with your favorite treats

With Memorial Day coming up, many people are planning to BBQ. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and maybe even steaks will be on the menu, but what about dessert? Well, I may just have the perfect sweet for the summer, Strawberry Pie.

Today’s Take-out Tuesday is ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with some delicious cheesecake, made with what they say are the finest ingredients, including love.

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

Check out Sugah Please Coffee House on Novi Road in Novi.

Friday kicks off Girl Scout cookie season for direct sales and buying these delectable treats -- and supporting the Girl Scouts in our community has never been easier. The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan have gotten creative during these trying times. Junior Girl Scout Aiyana Hearn and Amanda Thomas, with the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan, explained how easy it is to get your favorite cookies this year. You can also order Girl Scout cookies through Grubhub. Families ordering from Scouts they personally know will receive a “Girl delivery.”For more information, click or tap here.

Family recipes are pure gold, passed down through generations, and one grad student’s family recipe is pure BLISS, literally. Elizabeth Sinawe turned her family’s cannoli recipe into a business called BLISS, out of the Ann Arbor area. Her inspiration comes from things she enjoys as well as ideas from her friends and family. Speaking of family, her mother helps run the business as well, giving her stamp of approval on new flavors Elizabeth tries out. If you want to try a cannoli “like mama used to make” get their “Mama Knows Best” cannoli.

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Based in Southeast Michigan, Tee’Licious Dessert Creations has brought its chocolate-covered grapes and chocolate heels to Ann Arbor. Most people have never heard of it.”The dessert company also offers catering services. Stewart said the new location is exciting as Briarwood is a busier mall and Ann Arborites are still getting to know the dessert company. Mall patrons can visit during mall hours of operation as well as from noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Tee’Licious Dessert Creations is at 100 Briarwood Cir, in the Briarwood Mall Dining Pavilion.

It may be getting a little chilly outside, but you can still enjoy some yummy, summer frozen treats. Kila Peeples stopped by Modern Cone, a family-owned ice cream shop that has “nacho” ordinary sundae. Not only does Modern Cone offer more than 50 flavors of hard scoop ice cream, but also 50 different toppings to put on top of your desserts. Plus, they offer two creations that are hard to find anywhere else, the Stackers parfait and ice cream nachos! Watch the video above to find out more about Modern Cone and their creamy frozen treats!

Jojos Treats n' Sweets owner Joanne McGinn stopped by via Zoom to share some of the unique chocolates and desserts offered at her store. In addition to the classic white, milk, and dark chocolates, Jojos has several unique flavors and styles of candies. One unique chocolate option Jojos offers is their ruby chocolate, made from a rare breed of cacao. She also says they carry a Swiss chocolate that doesnt contain soy lecithin, which makes it a great option for anyone who cant have soy. McGinn also showed off her technique for making Jojos popular chocolate and caramel covered pretzels.

Hostess Brands, LLC issued a recall notice on Tuesday for certain food products due to a potential for mold. The company is recalling certain Hostess Raspberry Zingers due to a potential for mold to develop prior to the labeled best by date. Officials say the recalled products have been sold at grocery stores, dollar and discount stores, convenience stores, mass merchandisers and distributors across the U.S. Anyone with questions can contact customer service at 800-483-7253 between 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Officials say the recall does not affect any other products sold by Hostess Brands.

There is a Saharan dust plume heading for North America. Saharan dust plumes as 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Saharan dust plume over the Caribbean at 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2020. The jet stream should allow for the Saharan dust plume in the Caribbean to move northward starting June 25, 2020. (WDIV)If the skies are clear in Michigan, this will allow the dust plume to create a very nice sunrise and sunset through the weekend and perhaps into early next week.

Almost everyone loves ice cream; its the unofficial treat of the summer. Kila Peeples decided to try out making her own ice cream, in a mason jar of all things! Per the article, here is the recipe:Ingredients:1 cup heavy cream1 tablespoons granulated sugar1 teaspoons vanilla extractA pinch of saltA 16 oz Mason jar, of course.Yield: About three servings. Pour the cream, sugar, vanilla and salt into the jar, and screw on the lid tightly. Youll know youre done when the mixture doubles in volume and is about the consistency of brownie batter.