Something to look forward to

Fall will bring concord grape juice and this, which I am very excited about. Because it’s around the corner, literally, from this humble abode, and maybe, just maybe, they’ll have the fluffy, buttery, and perfectly salted pretzel croissants sold at The City Bakery? Please?

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Stellaaaaaaa!

This is the most heartbreaking part from the story about the closing of Stella D’oro. Mr. Capalbo, who said his nickname was Johnny Angel Wings because he turned dough into cookies shaped like the wings of an angel, has worked in the Stella D’oro bakery since 1979, when he was 22. “I was there more [...]

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Dear Proust, You’d wish you were here. Signed, B.

By evening, most bakeries lose their charm and purpose, because it’s been hours since you’ve had your afternoon sugar rush and you’re probably too busy rushing past them to get some real food with nutrients. But a bakery and bar, like Oro on Broome St., lights up inviting candles (no one can look bad in [...]

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A great American story

Dear Colebrook, N.H.:  Keep living free or die. Vive Le Rendez-Vous!

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Traveling this weekend?

Make a note of these delicious options all over the country and beyond.

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October in Paris

It’s a given that all people obsessed with food should go to Paris or spend a chunk of time there (or the rest of France, too) to acquaint the self with all matters surrounding it: the history, culture, preparation techniques that’s been well-documented for centuries, les marches en plein air. As Ernest Hemingway wrote: “If [...]

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Dammit, another reason to like M’fuku

When I checked out Momofuku Bakery and Milk Bar for the first time a couple of months ago, I grew envious of the workers, not because they had a steady job, for one, and also not because the job entails churning out tasty cookies and pies and soft serve (that I wanted so much to [...]

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