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Four Floridians are finalists in Pillsbury Bake-Off, set for Orlando - Tampabay.com

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Gambit's 2012 Winter Restaurant Guide: Coffee & Dessert - bestofneworleans.com

Gambit's 2012 Winter Restaurant Guide: Coffee & Dessert bestofneworleans.com BITTERSWEET CONFECTIONS 725 Magazine St., 523-2626; www.bittersweetcon- fections.com This sweet shop bakes muffins, pastries, cinnamon rolls and bagels in-house. King cakes are made with brioche pastry dough and are available with cream cheese or ... and more »