Trevor Daugherty

3 weeks ago | ediblemichiana.ediblecommunities.com | Trevor Daugherty

In addition to your favorite beverage, Rising Kites Coffee in Bridgman, Michigan, will serve you something else. It’s an extra shot of joy. No charge.  The employee taking your order is a part of the disability community. After confidently going over your drink options, you will probably be asked if you’d also like a doughnut or other pastry. There is no rush.

4 weeks ago | ediblemichiana.ediblecommunities.com | Trevor Daugherty |Jane Simon Ammeson

Candymakers keep community and tradition aliveIt’s a sweet life for Michiana confectioners, who through hard work—and yummy treats—preserve the traditions and history that bring communities together. The way it wasIn 1922, horse-drawn buggies still made their way down Front Street in Dowagiac, Michigan, when Italian immigrants Antonio & Emelia Caruso opened Caruso’s Candy & Soda Shop.

4 weeks ago | ediblemichiana.ediblecommunities.com | Trevor Daugherty

Bakers share the stories behind their little works of artCookies are a universally beloved treat. Portability and versatility account for some of the appeal, but nostalgia makes them a timeless comfort food. These hand-held, perfectly portioned tidbits recall pleasures shared in simpler times. In the hands of a new wave of cookie makers, they are not only delicious treats but works of art, a canvas for creativity and customization.

1 month ago | ediblemichiana.ediblecommunities.com | Trevor Daugherty |Ashley Swartzendruber

Serves 4–8Luxurious yet simple, these adorable French “custard pots” are the perfect make-ahead dessert. The texture falls somewhere between pudding and mousse, and they come in all sorts of flavors. This classic chocolate version is delightfully decadent, and the citrus-infusedwhipped mascarpone adds complexity. Garnishes are optional because these tiny sweet treats are delicious on their own.

1 month ago | ediblemichiana.ediblecommunities.com | Trevor Daugherty |Ashley Swartzendruber

Serves 6–8This tender and juicy stuffed pork tenderloin is packed full of dried fruit, pistachios and herbs and wrapped in salty prosciutto. The dried fruit infuses sweet and tart flavors into a basic cut of thinly pounded pork, resulting in a stunning dish. Feel free to swap out the dried fruits out for your favorites, keeping a balance of sweet and sour varieties. Serve alongside a simple salad or on top of mashed potatoes.