I digested various forms of the black and white cookie in recent weeks, prompted by Magnolia Bakery’s tribute to the 30th anniversary of Seinfeld this month. One 1994 episode includes a bakery scene in which Seinfeld waxes philosophical about black and white cookies, admonishing his companion to “look to the cookie” to solve racial tension.… Continue reading Look to the community
Month: July 2019
On purpose
Three years ago almost to the day, I traveled to New York City for the sole purpose of eating cupcakes. It was the beginning of my dedicated research missions. I was incrementally shifting into author mode and allowing myself to invest in my book. I had a lot of self-doubt and definitely questioned what I… Continue reading On purpose
In perspective
When the D.C. Milk Bar flagship store threw itself a first birthday party, I hit the books before the sweets. I was struck by the different characterizations of cupcakes in two 2018 cookbooks, All About Cake by Milk Bar chef/founder Christina Tosi and Rose’s Baking Basics by Rose Levy Beranbaum. Milk Bar doesn’t serve cupcakes.… Continue reading In perspective
Andrea Adleman | Cupcakologist 