by Brian | Dec 5, 2011 | Cookbook Reviews, News
This is about brilliance. And fun. And quirkiness. And pasta. By training, I am an applied mathematician. When people ask why I blog about food, the answer is simple: I like food and I like writing. My training as a math geek has taught me to appreciate elegance,...
by Brian | Dec 4, 2011 | Cookbook Reviews
If you shop for macaroon [aka macaron] cookbooks, you’ll find a bevy in your bookstore or online. The pictures of intensely colored macaroons with intriguing flavor combinations can be overwhelming. Suzen and I own a dozen of these books and we can help you sort out...
by Brian | Dec 2, 2011 | Restaurant Reviews
New York is not Vienna, but the past few years have seen a pastry transformation in the city. First came the cakes with deep frosting [think Magnolia Bakery]. Then the cupcakes and the macaroon [or macarons depending on your spell checker]. There are stores aplenty...
