Bella Cakesicle Maker

This fun and nostalgic gift set from Bella comes in a retro metal carrying case and contains everything you need to bake and decorate your own mini cakesicles. It is $25 at JCPenny stores nationwide or bellabaker.com.

New Products for Thursday, April 11, 2013

Growing in flavor

Bella Panini Grill

Bella's Panini Grill is ideal for assembling all the preferred ingredients for the stacked flavor sensation of the ultimate grilled to perfection sandwich. It is $29.99 at Macy's.

FROM the FARM: Readers and donations make Hedda event great

Phil Potempa's weekly farm column recipe.

Toast to good food and wine

Schererville-Ciao Bella restaurant. (L to R) Chefs Randy Berg and Luis Hernandez .

Executive Chef Randy Berg expresses artistry through food, teaching others

(L to R) Chef Randy Berg, Owner Joe Scalzo and chef Luis Hernandez of Ciao Bella restaurant in Schererville.

Executive Chef Randy Berg expresses artistry through food, teaching others

Chef Randy Berg displays Maryland Crab Cakes with Roasted Purple Potatos, Nori Salad and a Boursin Cheese Sauce.

Executive Chef Randy Berg expresses artistry through food, teaching others

(L to R) Chefs Luis Hernandez and Randy Berg of Ciao Bella restaurant in Schererville.

Executive Chef Randy Berg expresses artistry through food, teaching others

Maryland Crab Cakes with Roasted Purple Potatos, Nori Salad and a Boursin Cheese Sauce at Ciao Bella restaurant in Schererville.

Executive Chef Randy Berg expresses artistry through food, teaching others

(L to R) Chefs Randy Berg and Luis Hernandez of Ciao Bella restaurant.

The Friedman Family

Brett and Michelle Friedman of Crown Point and children Ellie, 5 and Logan, 2 are just one of many families in Northwest Indiana who have been united through adoption by Catholic Charities Adoption Services.