Dana D’amelio
Dana D’amelio
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The bird ain’t that big
Every Thanksgiving, it is tradition for the President of the United States to officially pardon a turkey. Out of the millions of unfortunate birds in this country, one lucky slab of poultry is granted sanctuary from the late November massacre. It will not be the anticipated centerpiece of a family table, a glistening, golden mass to be admired. Rather, this bird will stand gizzard-to-gizzard with President Bush as he graciously allows it to stay alive on a day when its brethren are consumed by the pound. What tradition!
FOOD COLUMN | Boy meets grill meets president
Students of Yale, the 2008 Presidential Election is upon us. Are you ready to cast your ballot?
When it comes to gravy, Mama Italiana knows best
My friends, you have been deceived. You may not realize it; in fact, I’m sure you haven’t. But that red stuff that the dining hall workers have placed next to the bowtie pasta is nothing more than a bowl of lies, a concoction of criminality. Tomato sauce? Please. Tell it to your jar of Ragu, sweetie.
Dessert does sugar, booze
When in Rome last summer, my friend Ryan and I decided to tackle one of the most famous and undoubtedly one of the most elegant desserts Italy’s capital has to offer: tiramisù.