Taylor's Ham

where food and music and Taylor Swift collide

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December 2012

  • Molly’s Cupcakes

    I love cupcakes. There, I said it. If you’ve been reading this blog for any period of time, you probably know that already, but I had to put it out there again. Knowing I love cupcakes, someone once gave me a gift card for Molly’s Cupcakes that she couldn’t use. (She’s gluten-free and Molly’s offers nothing edible for… Read more

  • Background Vocals and Intricate Instrumentals on “Red”

    In my many listens, I’ve noticed that Taylor Swift creatively uses background vocals to enhance the richness of certain songs. On her previous albums, Taylor begins and ends the songs with the same elements throughout–the same vocals, the same instruments, the same chorus. On Red, she ventures into a more complex world of music, rewarding… Read more

  • High Heat

    Going with the wood-fired oven feature, High Heat is found down in Greenwich Village, on Bleecker Street, among many bars and Qdobas. Read more

  • Clinton Street Baking Company

    MDP and I stumbled into Clinton Street Baking Company last night, after being pushed aside at Schiller’s. I had been to Clinton Street many times before–for brunch, of course, but I had heard they also served a mean burger. Read more

  • Your NYC Alternatives to Hostess

    In the wake of Hostess’ plight, it’s important that we come together and rally around confections–in particular, the kind that can’t be bought at 7-11. Now, I know, it’s convenient to just pick up a package of Twinkies and scarf ’em down, but better sweets await you. Located in the deep west side, there are… Read more

  • Five Points

    Five Points is located on Great Jones Street/Way and Lafayette, just a block or so south of Astor Liquor. The location is neither bustling nor dead, and has an air of magic about it. Lights shine down on you as you enter Five Points, which is symbolized by a bright red star–the restaurant’s namesake. Read more