Ann Trieger Kurland

For a hands-on baking experience, head to the shop on Tremont Street, where babka workshops, which include making the dough, are held once a month.

Who wouldn't love receiving a delicious surprise at their doorstep? A food gift box is always a treat. Here are four ideas. For the adventurous foodie

It’s a chance to sample and shop unique sweet treats from vendors who primarily sell online, making it easy to stock up for the holiday season.

Shop for the holidays and support the community at the BIPOC Holiday Market at Mei's Mei's Dumpling Factory this weekend. On Dec. 7-8, Irene Li of Mei Mei is opening the South Boston dumpling factory to host the market featuring small-scale, local food businesses owned by Black, Indigenous, Latino, and Asian entrepreneurs. It's a chance to sample and shop unique sweet treats from vendors who primarily sell online, making it easy to stock up for the holiday season. Be sure to try the chocolate bars by Silver Whisk Chocolatier and Bake Shop, where the confections are crafted with bold flavors like fruits, spices, and even bacon. The baker also creates elaborate and stunning cakes for weddings and celebrations. From Icha Sweets, you'll find delicious matcha-flavored cakes and baked goods. At the same time, Sweet London Bakery will offer chocolate truffles and bite-size cakes infused with global flavors.

Visit the BIPOC Holiday Market at Mei Mei Dumpling Factory in South Boston. Irene Li

Sarah Nathan and her team spent a year and a half perfecting the first shelf-stable, instant cup of matzo ball soup.

Hanukkah begins on Dec. 25. It’s a time to celebrate by lighting candles and eating sufganiyot — the fried, pillowy doughnuts traditionally filled with jam or jelly.

Bittermilk now has some new releases. One is a mixer for the popular espresso martini and is made with bold espresso, burnt sugar, and high-quality chocolate for a rich, energizing drink.

The immersive adventures focus on destinations like Somerville, Cambridge, Jamaica Plain, Boston’s Fenway, and Lowell.

You won't find anyone here sitting solo with a laptop. On the contrary, it's a place to unwind from the hectic pace of work and daily life, or visit with friends.