Category Archive: Food

Ooey, Gooey Sticky Buns

Most sweet rolls have a problem: dryness. They might be studded with nuts or glistening with caramel, but they are the most disappointing item in a pastry case. When I wipe the crumbs… Continue reading

Breaking Bread: The Beginning

I have lost much sleep over baked goods, two recent culprits being granola bars and pumpkin cinnamon rolls. As I rolled out the rolls after midnight, I questioned my sanity: “Why am I… Continue reading

Going Greek

I have Italian hair and Czech blood, but I’m Greek inside. Trust me, it’s a good story. When my mother was growing up on Grand Avenue in the Bronx, her family had a… Continue reading

Macaroni and Moral Dilemas

As I lifted my baked macaroni and cheese from the oven at 8:25 p.m., I had a realization. It had happened again: instead of working at my computer, I found myself in the kitchen. As on… Continue reading