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Annika Morris | Graphic Artist

A Sweet Journey: Exploring macarons for an uncommon autumn break

Keke Gao November 29, 2023
French macarons — which originated during the Renaissance — have become my favorite snack during busy days of writing and studying. Macarons are seemingly a top choice in French bakeries, probably because they go great with hot black tea or coffee. So why not make them a staple for autumn and winter?
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

The Great Cannoli Debate: Reviewing Mike’s, Modern, and Bova’s

Andrew DiBiasio September 13, 2023
This cannoli dilemma has been heated since the 1950s and social media has launched this conundrum from local fame to national frenzy and I’m here to review each of my experiences.
slice of vanilla cake on a plate

C(ooking)logs: Vanilla cake with whipped cream and berries

Melina Nguyen April 11, 2021
I tried to bake a vanilla cake over winter break, but things soon took a turn for the worse.
As the holiday season approaches, Netflix is releasing festive seasons of popular food shows. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Netflix gears up for holidays with baking show specials

Molly Farrar December 10, 2020

The holiday season comes with roasted chestnuts, fruitcake, decorated cookies and the like. Baking during this time is a central tradition, but sometimes, watching others create extravagant pies and cakes...

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