dining The Sweetest Holidays Ever written by Layla Khoury-Hanold Roanoke bakers and confectioners offer giftable cakes, swoon-inducing pavlova, freeze-dried candy and more. I 68 november/december 2024 t's no secret that Roanoke is spoiled for choice when it comes to baked goods and sweets. But this holiday season, the treats forecast promises to be the sweetest on record. From international delights like French macarons to novelty holiday sweets like Grinchmas cookies and cranberry pound cake, these are the season's most sought after confections to gift or treat yourself. TheRoanoker.com COURTESY OF PETALS & SUGARhttp://www.TheRoanoker.com