Food
Fresh Reflections: Season(ing)s of Food
525,600 minutes, how do you measure, measure a year? Unlike Jonathan Larson, the lyricist for the musical “Rent,” I think food is a better way to measure a year than love. Food is more consistent, and, with proper execution, will … Continue reading
Popsicles: Cold But Heartwarming
If your childhood was anything like mine, popsicles were an indispensible element of summer fun. Their arrival in the freezer in early June was always an exciting milestone, a harbinger of the joyous months of unspoiled freedom that lay ahead. … Continue reading
So You (Don’t) Think You Can Cook: Simple Real-World Food
So you’re a senior, headed to the “real” world with a spanking new diploma; a new sense of fulfillment; a solid, well-paying job (or no job and a conspicuously deepening hole in your savings); and dinner party-worthy cooking skills—wait, what’s … Continue reading
How to Keep Yourself Cool and Caffeinated
Finding the perfect beverage can be a careful balance between maximizing caffeine intake and minimizing spending. My favorite options for warm weather—and summer is definitely approaching—include cold brew coffee and iced tea. I tend to find it silly to spend … Continue reading
The Eye of the Potato: Salt and Vinegar Chips
As I have mentioned in previous articles, I take a good deal of flak for endorsing strange food combinations. My latest culinary creation is a mixture of chocolate chips with the sweet chili sauce from Mongolian Grill. This combination forms … Continue reading
The Emporium: Where Everybody Knows Your Name
You can’t pass through Main Street Market without taking a look inside The New England Emporium. There are always at least a couple of Wesleyan students studying on one of the plush leather sofas, indulging in a savory crepe, reenergizing … Continue reading
State Foods, Or Where to Move if You Love Jell-O
When I stumbled upon a lengthy Wikipedia list of official U.S. state foods, my first instinct was to laugh. I had never before heard of this strange custom: state legislatures all across the country have taken the time to draft, … Continue reading
Cake Decorating Made Easy: Seven Tips from a Pastry Pro
People often mistake the fact that I enjoy baking with the idea that I have an insane sweet tooth. This is actually far from true: yes, I’ll eat a dessert if it’s in front of me, but I rarely find … Continue reading
Not-so-Lazy Lasagna, Or What To Do With Extra Time
Slowly but surely, the culinary world is becoming lazy. There is no better way to put it. It is possible you do not understand the tragedy of the situation. Hulking forearms from hand-beating egg whites until they peak: lost to the … Continue reading
How the Russian Tea Cookie Crumbles
I usually try not to make sweeping value judgments when writing about recipes, but in this case, I’m afraid I can’t hold back: this is probably the best cookie recipe ever conceived. In these crumbly delights, you’ll experience a delicacy … Continue reading