Past Whimsies

A record of every Whimsy Box, week by week.

Whimsy Box 2026-08-20

Week of August 20, 2026

The Whimsy Box

This week's whims

Earl Grey Shortbread with Lemon Glaze

Tender shortbread with a delicate tea flavor. A drizzle of lemon glaze evokes the perfect cuppa.

Sweet

English Muffins

All the nooks and crannies are here, but with a bouncier texture and so much more flavor than store-bought! Great with butter and jam or as sandwich.

Savory

Always in the box

Brown Butter "4Cs"

The "4 Cs" are the chocolate chips AND chocolate chunks in these cookies. Along with brown butter, they add incredible depth of flavor. Red ribbon winner in chocolate chip cookies at the 2026 Altamont Fair.

Sweet

Shokupan Dinner Rolls

Pillowy Japanese milk bread rolls with a super light crumb. 2026 blue ribbon and Best of the Altamont Fair winner in bread!

Savory
Whimsy Box 2026-08-13

Week of August 13, 2026

The Whimsy Box

This week's whims

Homemade Oreos

A classic, elevated. These crisp chocolate cookies sandwich a vanilla filling, so whether you are a twister or a dunker, all the elements are here.

Sweet

Cheddar Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

Soft, golden biscuits loaded with sharp cheddar and garlic, baked to craggy perfection for buttery, savory comfort in every bite.

Savory

Always in the box

Brown Butter "4Cs"

The "4 Cs" are the chocolate chips AND chocolate chunks in these cookies. Along with brown butter, they add incredible depth of flavor. Red ribbon winner in chocolate chip cookies at the 2026 Altamont Fair.

Sweet

Shokupan Dinner Rolls

Pillowy Japanese milk bread rolls with a super light crumb. 2026 blue ribbon and Best of the Altamont Fair winner in bread!

Savory
Whimsy Box 2026-08-06

Week of August 6, 2026

The Whimsy Box

This week's whims

Spice Cookies with Citrus Glaze

Not your average spice cookies - these include Chinese five-spice and black pepper to give an extra kick. The citrus glaze on top provides a sweet-tart complement.

Sweet

Curry Shortbread

Spice-forward with a slight kicker of heat, this is a savory shortbread "cookie." Perfect on a cheeseboard or with soup!

Savory

Always in the box

Brown Butter "4Cs"

The "4 Cs" are the chocolate chips AND chocolate chunks in these cookies. Along with brown butter, they add incredible depth of flavor. Red ribbon winner in chocolate chip cookies at the 2026 Altamont Fair.

Sweet

Shokupan Dinner Rolls

Pillowy Japanese milk bread rolls with a super light crumb. 2026 blue ribbon and Best of the Altamont Fair winner in bread!

Savory
Whimsy Box 2026-07-30

Week of July 30, 2026

The Whimsy Box

This week's whims

Raspberry Cardamom Buns

Called "hallonkringlor" in Sweden, these are a soft enriched dough swirled with raspberries and fragrant cardamom.

Sweet

Old Bay Pretzel Rolls

Ready for a seafood boil! Chewy homemade pretzel rolls dusted with Old Bay-inspired seasoning.

Savory

Always in the box

Brown Butter "4Cs"

The "4 Cs" are the chocolate chips AND chocolate chunks in these cookies. Along with brown butter, they add incredible depth of flavor. Red ribbon winner in chocolate chip cookies at the 2026 Altamont Fair.

Sweet

Shokupan Dinner Rolls

Pillowy Japanese milk bread rolls with a super light crumb. 2026 blue ribbon and Best of the Altamont Fair winner in bread!

Savory