October is the time for cooler weather, Halloween decorations, and holiday fun. Who are we kidding – it’s the time for pumpkin goodies and lattes! There’s a gem in downtown Glendale for that.

Editor's note: This article first appeared in Sun Life Magazine , an Independent Newsmedia publication.

There’s a good chance you’ll find yourself part of an informal focus group as soon as you walk into the Blue Corn Café and Bakery in downtown Glendale.

Someone behind the counter may hand you a new cookie – a fresh snickerdoodle on this random recent Thursday – to get your thoughts on how it tastes.

Your chewy smile will give away your answer.

In September the kitchen was already getting ready for the seasonal rush on pumpkin delights. Blue Corn Café offers pumpkin spice muffins, pumpkin che

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