Since the days of the Roman empire, humanity has been blessed with bakeries. But millenia later, the art of baking has advanced well beyond the most decadent dreams of Caligula himself, with culinary artists bending tradition to new heights of high-heat brilliance. The bakeries on this list vary wildly in style and influence, from upscale patisseries and groud-breaking innovators to hearth-based breadmakers and old-school pastry counters. One thing in common? They're all among the best bakeries in America.

With all the great things going on in the 901 these days, have you ever been overwhelmed with choices? Well, you’re in luck! Every week we curate The Weekender, a post filled with a handy list to help you hit some of our best bets for an amazing weekend.

This December, there is plenty to make your spirits bright! From parades and races to fundraisers and concerts to parties and festivities galore, we are bringing you the highlights of the holidays in Memphis. So, pull out your social calendar and get ready for a deluge of festive fun this month! All of us at StyleBlueprint wish you a safe and happy holiday season.

We’re here to prove that in a creative city like Memphis, it’s not that hard to find cool, handmade items that will wow your friends and family while also supporting local artists, artisans and shopkeepers. These markets and pop-ups are happening all over town throughout the holiday season, so there’s sure to be something here for even the toughest to shop for. Here’s your holiday pop-up roundup, Memphis!

As temperatures drop and winter arrives, the cozy decadence of comfort food steadily takes the helm for weeknight and weekend dinner plans alike. Dig into this list of local Memphis favorites, where to-die-for dishes range from beautiful, buttery side dishes to sinful yet soulful entrées. Forget about the calories for the time being — the holiday season is ours to enrich and indulge!

They love us,they really love us! Memphians don’t need approval from errrr’body else to know we’re awesome, but it’s always nice to be recognized. Here are 20 ways that our city and the creative people who live here have gotten love from around the world.

Thanksgiving is all about friends and family, so the less time you have to devote to food preparation, the more time you get to spend with loved ones. Here are 11 spots that are doing the prep work to make your Thanksgiving stress-free. Order the whole meal, just the bird or your favorite sides. Pick and choose what makes your life easier — and don’t forget dessert!

Since time immemorial, Thanksgiving has purported to be a holiday whose primary food focus is the blessed turkey and its loyal side-dish apostles: the cranberry sauce, the stuffing, the gravy, the sweet potatoes, the brussel sprout sliders.

But what if everything you thought you knew about Thanksgiving was wrong? What if turkey wasn’t the star? What if the pilgrims didn’t even really like turkey? What if the real, true star of this annual feast is the pie? Or, more likely, pies? 

It's a theory you might want to test this year, albeit with the help of a few nationwide food delivery services and seven of their finest Thanksgiving pies. 

Because it's not like you can test this theory without pie... 

If you’re looking for a pie outside of your Grandma’s kitchen, it’s always a bit of a struggle. How can anyone replace those butter-laden childhood memories, spiced with cinnamon and fresh pumpkin puree? The annoying reality is that we can’t, but here in Tennessee we’re going to try our hardest to give you an experience that’s well worth a foray into the modern world of southern pie making. These five spots are delicious additions to the pastry landscape of the south, and we have a feeling you just might fall in love.

Chefs across Memphis are on a mission to help you have a stress-free holiday. They are offering to cook your turkeys, hams, sides and desserts. All you have to do is reheat and serve.

'Tis the season for festive and delicious food that brings family and friends together to celebrate. So give yourself a little slack and considering ordering a dish or two — or even a whole Thanksgiving feast — from a Memphis-owned establishment.

Below is a sampling of some Memphis-area restaurants that can help you with everything from the turkey to the pumpkin pie.

Holiday markets in Memphis and the Mid-South are well underway. I know, I can’t believe it either. For those of you who are already jamming Christmas music (or anyone who wants to get holiday shopping done early) here is your list of Memphis area holiday markets to use as a shopping guide. A few of these might still be looking for vendors.

Come every October, Pumpkin spice mania begins. What originated as a coffee craze has spread to hundreds of products being made with this beloved spice blend. All you have to do is walk down the aisles at stores like Trader Joe’s and you'll see everything from pumpkin spice pancake mix to pumpkin spice dish soap.

If you've over-cooked your cookies, Kat from Muddy's Bake Shop in Memphis is back with another SUPER quick and easy idea for using those crispy cookies!

With all the great things going on in the 901 these days, have you ever been overwhelmed with choices? Well, you’re in luck! Every week we curate The Weekender, a post filled with a handy schedule to help you hit some of our best bets for an amazing weekend.

Memphis College of Art and the Memphis chapter of the Rising Tide Society are pairing up to offer workshops for area makers and creative entrepreneurs in the next phase of programming informed by the Made By Project.