A small joint in Philly is causing major waves in the world of pipin’ hot pizza pies.  Located in Fishtown, a hood that I would describe as shabby hip, Pizza Brain opened its doors just 6 months ago.  Since its inception, it has garnered praise from not only its fans, but major news agencies like NPR, BBC, and Associated Press (amongst others).  The restaurant identifies as a pizza museum, and was even …

A French couple recently tried to engage me in an argument over American cuisine.  I almost took the conversational bait, but hesitated for three reasons:

1. I try to discourage people from talking out of their arses as I find it to be unbecoming.  Even less appealing is an obstinate Frenchie doing so.  After learning that the couple in question had never been to the U.S., I decided to moonwalk my way out of the discussion, as their opinions were bound to be uninformed.
2. I …

This is dedicated to my beautiful friends Erin and Jill, who perpetually ignore their diets, budgets, and bedtimes to consume as many baked goods as humanly possible with me.  Life wouldn’t be nearly as sweet without you two!

I happen to speak the language of “cupcake” fluently, which is fortunate considering I have not yet mastered any other languages (including my native tongue).  I recently spent five years abroad, and when I …