Best way to feel good about eating pie

You can reduce the guilt, if not the calories, associated with eating half an apple pie if you get your fresh-baked goodies from the Bakery at Haley House. Here, profits go to a baking-training program for formerly homeless people, who actually do the baking once their training is complete. Despite the lack of a professional culinary background, there is nothing half-baked about the delicacies here: handmade breads and pies made entirely of organic ingredients. The helpful labels tell you exactly what's in each enticing concoction. Apple, blueberry, and peach are a few of the pie flavors, and the desserts are made in two sizes: regular and miniature (for an individual serving that stops short of gluttony).

An assortment of muffins is on hand for those wanting to grab a quick, warm breakfast on the way to work, and there's a variety of coffees and teas. There's no seating in such a small space, but these are edibles that should be savored at home. The breads especially deserve a basket at dinner -- the assortment, which changes daily, includes honey oat, sourdough, olive, sun-dried tomato, yogurt, and challah. With a selection of homemade ice cream and sorbet on hand as well, Haley House should satisfy the temperature spectrum of any sweet tooth.

The Bakery at Haley House, 23 Dartmouth Street, Boston, (617) 236-8132.