image courtesy Clarkson Potter Mention the state of things at the Food Network and its spinoff, The Cooking Channel and you're bound to get an opinion. When I was in Pastry School 4 years ago, I found it had a lot to do with what generation you belonged to. Those of us with an interest in the food world can not have escaped the road taken since their inception. But, that is all besides the point here. This post is about Ina. Each year … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2015
New York Street Corners and Baking is My I Ching
Grand Central Station as seen coming uptown yesterday Life is like standing on a busy street corner in New York City. Some days you can stand, wait and cross without any issues, feeling centered, unfettered and even serene, optimistic and open. The sun may shine ceremoniously upon your face and warm you, the intensity and multi-layered predicaments all around you perceptively at bay. Other days, there is bumping, pushing and the sensation … [Read more...]