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TaaiTaai – A Tough Dutch ‘Cookie’

Taaitaai, literally translated, it means ‘toughtough’. It’s a Dutch style of cookie that you’ll only find in stores in November, until early December. With a slight anise seed flavor it’s a main stay of the ‘Sinterklaas’ celebration season. The reason…

coffee granita

Why Granitas Are Flaky

Granita: you can’t scoop it into a nice ball. And it’s a little watery, slushy even. But, this refreshing, versatile treat is a hot weather mainstay that features prominently in many delicious desserts around the world. Making light and flaky…

chicago style deep dish pizza

Science of Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

If you’ve never been to Chicago, chances are small you have come across Chicago-style deep dish pizza. It’s a pretty regional phenomenon and personally I haven’t seen it outside of the city, whereas in Chicago every tourist seems to ‘need’…