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Baking spirits bright

Winston-Salem bakeries offering holiday desserts
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Edible works of art. | Photo by WStoday
Give your taste buds the gift of sugar and spice this holiday season. These local bakeries are offering festive flavors.

Visions of sugar plums

Bobby Boy Bakeshop, 110 Reynolda Rd. | Enjoy entremets shaped like Santa hats, snowflakes, igloos, and Christmas trees while sipping on house made hot chocolate.

Cafe Gelato, 1612 S. Hawthorne Rd. + 845 Reynolda Rd. | The cafe’s mint chocolate chip candy cane gelato is only available in December.

Dough-Joe’s Doughnuts and Coffee, 114 Reynolda Village, Ste. C | S’mores doughnuts are among the winter menu offerings in this nut-free bakery.

Louie and Honey’s Kitchen, 401 W. End Blvd. | The bakery’s Amish cinnamon rolls might become a new holiday tradition — or try a slice of the peppermint chocolate chess pie.

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There are plenty of other options at Louie and Honey’s Kitchen, too.

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The Humble Bee Shoppe, 1007 Brookstown Ave. | Seasonal macaron flavors include gingerbread cookie butter and caramelized sugar plum — or try a luxe marshmallow or meringue.

Sprinkling joy

Several local bakeries carry Moravian cookies. They’ve been made in Winston-Salem for centuries and are the most popular Christmas cookie in NC.

Camino Bakery, 310 B. W. 4th St. + 300 S. Marshall St. | Sugar cookies, a holiday dessert platter, and Challah bread are available for pre-order through Christmas Eve.

To Your Health Bakery, 1263 Creekshire Way | Moravian snaps are available through Christmas at this certified gluten-free bakery.

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Dewey’s Bakery sells Moravian cookies in different flavors + sizes.

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Good for goodness cake

Cheesecakes by Alex, 625 Trade St. NW |The seasonal egg nog cheesecake is available in slices or three sizes. The store is also offering cranberry orange sticky buns for the holidays.

NataBelles Desserts, 456 Knollwood St. | Choose between whole pound cakes or samplers on the bakery’s Christmas menu. Orders + payments will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 15.

RubyG’s Buttercreme Sensations, 667 Peters Creek Pkwy. | The bakery’s egg nog pound cake is among items on sale for Christmas through Friday, Dec. 15.

The Little Cake Company, 420 Jonestown Rd. | The hot cocoa cake has toasted marshmallow filling. If you prefer white chocolate, try the seasonal cake with peppermint cream cheese frosting.

Did we miss somewhere with treats you enjoy? Let us know.
Events
Tuesday, Dec. 12
  • Holiday Paint and Sip | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 6 p.m. | Pine Tree Tavern, 3880 Bethania Station Rd., Winston-Salem | $30-$35 | Choose from a pre-traced canvas with a winter scene and use your creativity to make it original with the guidance of a local artist.
Wednesday, Dec. 13
  • Business and Breweries | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Foothills Brewing Co., 638 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem | Free | Prospective MBA students can learn more about the admissions process, curriculum, and student life at Wake Forest University through casual conversations — registration required.
  • Sensational Christmas Supper | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Southern Home and Kitchen, 200 S. Stratford Rd., Winston-Salem | $65-$71 | Learn how to impress your guests with a holiday dinner menu that includes cranberry and apple quinoa salad + peppermint puff pastry sticks.
  • Womenpreneur Wednesday | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Sparq at Bailey Power Plant, 486 N. Patterson Ave., 2nd Floor, Winston-Salem | Free | Female entrepreneurs can connect with other business owners and take advantage of free meeting space — refreshments will be available.
Thursday, Dec. 14
  • Virtual Career Fair | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Virtual, Winston-Salem | Free | Register to view companies with open positions then schedule interviews, apply, and get hired on the spot.
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News Notes
Civic
Traffic
  • Expect traffic around LJVM Coliseum (2825 University Pkwy.) on Friday, Dec. 15. Winston-Salem State University will hold its fall 2023 commencement exercises beginning at 9 a.m. — seating begins at 7 a.m.
Real Estate
  • Realtor.com projects home prices in Winston-Salem to rise 0.3% in 2024 — the smallest increase among six areas it studied. When looking at year-over-year growth, the data also predicts home sales in the city to decline 8% next year. (FOX8 WGHP)
Arts
  • Make a holiday collage from movie posters tonight, Dec. 12 at a free community event. Join a/perture Cinema and Culture studio and gallery on the ninth floor of Liberty Plaza (102 W. 3rd St.) from 6 to 10 p.m. — all ages are welcome to participate.
Wellness
  • Novant Health’s expanded intensive care unit is now open at Kernersville Medical Center. Nine patient rooms were added, as well as an interactive digital tool so patients can report the quality of care they are receiving in real time.
Job
  • Applications for Forsyth County manager will be accepted until Jan. 26, 2024 at 12 p.m. Commissioners are currently conducting a nationwide search and plan to appoint the new manager in the spring of 2024.
Legacy
  • Steve Finnegan, the deep voice you’ve likely heard on WTOB 980 FM/96.7 FM, has died at age 66. The on-air personality worked in radio around the Triad for more than 40 years and was known for his music history knowledge. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Concert
Number
  • $1.9 million. That’s how much Forsyth County will pay to replace 704 maximum-security locks at the county jail. The current locks were installed in 1992 and county officials say they no longer provide adequate security. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Arts
  • Featuring film selections from 1,639 critics, curators, archivists and academics around the country, the Sight and Sound monthly film series returns in January to a/perture cinema for its eighth and largest edition to date. Browse the all-time lineup, or snag a series pass to see all 12 screenings.*
 
Seasonal

Holiday greetings

How your holiday cards can make a difference this year
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William Mangum’s “Making a Difference” card design is still available. | Photo courtesy of Crisis Control Ministry
It’s not too late to write and mail your holiday cards — or, let Crisis Control Ministry do it for you. The nonprofit is offering holiday honor cards designed by local artists Barbara Campbell, Beth Jones, and William Mangum.

The cards cost a minimum $5 donation. All proceeds go toward Crisis Control Ministry’s mission of supporting neighbors who need food, medication, housing, and utility assistance. There are several ways to find the cards:
  • Order online to have the cards shipped or have them hand addressed, stamped, and mailed to locations of your choice.
  • Pick them up at the nonprofit’s locations in Winston-Salem (200 E. 10th St.) or in Kernersville (431 W. Bodenhamer St.).
  • Shop for them at local retailers (scroll down for the list).
Crisis Control Ministry will be closed Dec. 22 through Dec. 26. To have cards mailed + delivered before Christmas, orders must be placed on or before Monday, Dec. 18.
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From the editor
Our holiday dessert roundup came at the perfect time because today is my husband’s birthday. Choosing where to get his cake might prove harder than finding him the perfect gift, but I’m grateful to have so many delicious options.
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