Pi r Delicious

Pi r Delicious

Did I hear correctly? March 14 is National Pie Day? No, not exactly. We just had the real National Pie Day in January. March 14 is National Pi Day. Pi, as you may know, is the number you get when you divide any circle’s circumference by its diameter; it’s...
A Tale of Two Pies 

A Tale of Two Pies 

By Kim Amboy : Every year on March 14th, math fans celebrate Pi Day. They will tell you that Pi (3.14) is a very famous number having to do with circles and circumferences. Unfortunately, I’ve never had a head for numbers…but I do have a taste for PIE! And most...
Sigmund Freud and a Side of Grits—An American Breakfast Tale 

Sigmund Freud and a Side of Grits—An American Breakfast Tale 

By Kim Amboy : Skillfully navigating through a noisy greasy spoon, a food laden girl approaches your table. “Here’s your order,” she announces and carefully sets a steaming plate before you. She offers, “How about a warmup on that coffee?” After topping off your cup,...
Choco-Lotta-Lovin’

Choco-Lotta-Lovin’

By Steve Cook : Chocolate and Love – those two words go together so beautifully. Why do you suppose that is? According to the website TotallyChocolate.com, chocolate isn’t just a symbol of love—it chemically mimics the feelings of romance. The website goes on to throw...
Bakeries—A Cornerstone of our Communities 

Bakeries—A Cornerstone of our Communities 

By Kim Amboy : The shop bell rang as a young mom with two rambunctious little boys entered the bake shop and approached the goody-laden display case with eager anticipation. “I want a Jelly donut!” hollered the one as his brother elbowed him to one side and loudly...
TASTE BUDZ – GETTING IN THE (FOOD) HOLIDAY SPIRIT

TASTE BUDZ – GETTING IN THE (FOOD) HOLIDAY SPIRIT

By Steve Cook : I just love the holidays…the food holidays, I mean. Virtually every day of the year is a national food day? Pick any type of food and chances are there’s a day for it. January 4 is National Spaghetti Day. And just the thought of spaghetti had me...