Independent projects by the siblings of Hollywood stars don't always fare well (see Frank Stallone, musical career of). But a recent trip to the Gesine bakery in Montpelier, Vermont, proved there are exceptions. Owned by Gesine Bullock, sister of Sandra, the Green Mountain store stocks a selection of goods as sweet and wholesome (and a good deal tastier) than your average studio rom com. You can order Gesine's sublime macaroons online (www.gesine.com), but for everything else, including the great blueberry pie, you'll have to make the drive north. If you're worried about calories, you could always walk back.

Photo: Raymond Prado/courtesy of Gesine