Tasty sweetsMegan Walter has just opened her Sweet Daphne Confections at 2825 Dublin Blvd. The name comes from a paint chip color she used to create a wedding cake when she was on the pastry team at Garden of the Gods Club.Visit sweetdaphneconfections.com to glimpse the beautiful pastries , candies and cakes she will be preparing at the bakery. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. 599-7178.

It’s a joltMove over Red Bull. When you need a caffeine buzz, reach for Perky Jerky. A 2-ounce package contains 150 milligrams of caffeine, which equals about two Red Bulls. With only 90 calories and 22 grams of protein per serving, it makes a snappy snack. It is flavored with Guarana, a plant from South America. A 1-ounce package costs $2.99. Visit perkyjerky.com to order.

Wise cooksThe Wisdom Tea House, 65 Second St. in Monument, has published a cookbook by Diane Wisdom. The book has recipes for some of the tea house’s most popular scones, sandwiches, savories and sweets. Cost is $9.95.Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Visit wisdomteahouse.com. Call 481-8822.

Classy wineSwirl Wine Emporium, 717 Manitou Ave. in Manitou Springs, offers wine classes at 4 p.m. some Sundays.Cost is $15 per person and includes gourmet cheeses, samples of four wines, literature and instruction from a certified sommelier. Store hours are noon to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and, noon to 7 p.m. Sundays.Reservations are required for classes. Visit swirlwineemporium.com for scheduled classes. Call 685-2294.

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