Rheinlander Bakery: This shop sells low-carb, gluten-, lactose-, trans-fat- and sugar-free goodies,
including pastries, cookies, cakes, candy, strudel and pies. You also can order a Mardi Gras king cake
and, until Feb. 20, give a little something back: Part of the proceeds will be donated to house construction
volunteers in Meridian, Miss., Arvada’s sister city. | 5721 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; 7
a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; rheinlanderbakery.com | Ellen Sweets
Simple Foods: Just because a food shop specializes in wholesome, organic products doesn’t mean it can’t produce a killer meatloaf sandwich too. Get yours on toasted sourdough at Simple Foods in northwest Denver; the
bag of chips is free. On your way out, grab a ball of fresh pizza dough (provided by the good folks over at the Edgewater Inn) for a
homemade-pizza party later. | 3901 Tennyson St., 303-561-4740 | Tucker Shaw
Baker’s Edge brownie pan: No more mushy middles with this clever pan. If you love the chewy crust on brownies, this is your pan. It’s a fave of Cook’s Illustrated and Martha Stewart’s kitchen staff. Your favorite brownie mix or recipe will fill it perfectly, and the non-stick interior makes it easy to clean. | $32.50 plus $5.50 shipping from bakersedge.com | Kristen Browning-Blas
