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Who: Alice Erb, co-owner of the wonderfully eclectic shop Tail of the Yak
Where: Oakland, California

Just over the Oakland border, in Berkeley, is Tail of the Yak — or the Yak, for short. It’s a magical, eclectic, jewel-box of a shop, beloved by locals as well as by international visitors who make pilgrimages to stock up on the store’s one-of-a-kind pieces.

Alice Erb, along with artist Lauren McIntosh, is the co-owner and has been since the mid-1970s. A voracious traveler, Alice often takes two or three international trips a year, both for pleasure and to shop for unique treasures from all over the world. (Of note are Anandamayi Arnold’s “surprise balls,” beautifully rendered paper fruits and botanicals that contain 12 tiny surprises within. Do you keep the beautiful object as is or unravel it? An intriguing dilemma.)

Alice has lived in the Bay Area most of her adult life and purchased her home in Oakland in 1983. It’s every bit as full of gorgeous souvenirs from her travels as you’d expect.

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Boiled is not a word you might think belongs in the same breath as frosting, that whipped and luxurious better half of a cupcake. But for those with long memories or grandmothers with a certain bent towards the traditional, this unlikely phrase will evoke yearning and nostalgic delight.

Boiled, milk, and frosting — here’s what it is, and why you really must master it.

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When you want to really up the ante with basic bean or cheese dip, look no further than your slow cooker and some crumbled Italian sausage. This is the duo with the power to transform ordinary dip into an easy appetizer that’s a flavorful, hearty touchdown for any tortilla chip.

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I firmly believe that having chocolate on hand — whether in the form of powder, baking bars, snacking bars, or chips — is always a good idea. You never know when the craving for brownies will strike, when an unexpected celebration calls for cake, or when you just need to break off a square of good dark chocolate and have a moment. As important as it is to have the sweet stuff on hand, it’s equally important to store it properly to maintain freshness. Here are the best ways to store all of your chocolate goods in the kitchen.

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This month we partnered with the Astrotwins to reveal the ways your zodiac sign informs your chocolate preferences. According to the Astrotwins, “Each zodiac sign has a distinct set of personality traits — and believe it or not, there’s a chocolate recipe out there to match every horoscope sign.”

Everyone wants a friend like you, dear Aquarius. You value your chocolate as much as your nearest and dearest, and you firmly believe in sharing the wealth. For you, chocolate is about community and good causes, plus surprise and spontaneity. That’s why a big pan of chocolate fudge, that can be shared all around, is right up your alley. Whether you go traditional or give it an unexpected twist (hello, Funfetti!), fudge’s richness makes it best served in bite-sized pieces.

Chocolate fudge is just one of so many sweet treats that are a cinch to whip up and pass around for everyone to enjoy. We’ve rounded up a few favorites we think you’ll love.

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As a professional baker, Ursula, who lives in Chicago, Illinois, started getting a lot of aprons from her friends as gifts. “Now it’s totally become a thing and I’m very proud of them!” she says. “Unfortunately most are too pretty to wear while I’m making a mess in the kitchen.”

Instead of hiding them in a drawer, Ursula figured out a way to put them on display for all her visitors to see.

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Taking a clever approach to baking with chocolate is all about understanding the ingredients that make it happen and then stepping outside the traditional recipes you’re already familiar with — like using chocolate chips beyond chocolate chip cookies, or cocoa beyond your average pan of brownies. Here are the smart and clever ways to bake with the five most common chocolate ingredients stashed in your kitchen.

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