Pomato Revival

I swear I’m not one to gush over things like autographs and celebrities. I don’t (usually) care about where so-and-so’s house is, or that whatshisname once made sandwiches at this particular deli before making it big. Hard to believe, I know, considering my last post. So when we took a detour to the Smithsonian on […]

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Oh, hi! It’s been a while. I finally escaped the city last week for a little Southern road trippin’. Aside from the 40 degree weather and hail, it was a nice time. Sweet tea, fried chicken, collards, boiled peanuts, barbecue…. It was essentially an eating tour of the South. Now I’m back, five pounds heavier […]

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It’s amazing, the happiness that comes with a little cake, cream, and chocolate. Pastry cream and ganache, I’ve realized, are especially handy when you’re looking for a little happy-making. Last week was Joe’s birthday, and the only thing he asked for was a homemade version of the Brooklyn Cream cake at our favorite bakery, Ladybird. […]

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