Taylor's Ham

where food and music and Taylor Swift collide

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  • Recipe: Garden Harvest Cake

    Lately, I’ve been using Cooking Light for many of the recipes I prepare for dinners. In an issue from long ago, I noticed a recipe for Garden Harvest Cake. ‘Tis the season for fresh vegetables, so I said, “Why the hell not. Let me make this.” Though the recipe calls for vegetables that are not… Read more

  • Pink Icing Bakery

    The wait is finally over. Pink Icing Bakery has opened. The long-awaited bakery has been teasing Sunnyside residents for more than two months now. First, Sunnyside Post said it would open the first week of March. Then, Pink Icing’s sign went up some time in April. Then, I saw a “we’re hiring” sign a few… Read more

  • Keep Your Ey-eyes Open for Taylor Swift’s New M.O.

    Taylor Swift’s staunchest critics deride her for singing sweet love melodies and nothing more. First of all, this isn’t true. Many of her songs actually relate to real life experiences, other than those about love. Take “Mean” for a great example. But in the smash hit “Eyes Open,” from the Hunger Games soundtrack, Taylor Swift… Read more

  • F. Ottomanelli Burgers and Belgian Fries

    And it’s not just the fresh ingredients that will keep customers coming back for me. It’s the gracious hospitality with which customers are met. So, even if you’re not from Queens, you definitely want to check out F. Ottomanelli’s Burgers and Belgian Fries. They’re top-of-the-notch and possibly the best in the borough. Read more

  • Bliss 46, Sunnyside

    Located on 46th Street, just around the corner from Queens Boulevard, Bliss 46 offers an elegant ambiance and traditional French cuisine. Read more

  • Di Fiore Marquet, Union Square

    Di Fiore Marquet’s cozy atmosphere belies its service and food. If you’re in a rush, this is not the place for you. Read more

  • Elevation Burger, Chelsea

    New to Manhattan, Elevation Burger serves up decent organic, grass-fed hamburgers and fries cooked in olive oil. Read more

  • Bonfire Grill, Forest Hills

    Located in trendy Forest Hills, Bonfire Grill serves up delicious sandwiches and tapas. Read more

  • Recipe Attempted: In-N-Out Burger, Double Double, Animal Style

    I’m a big fan of hamburgers, if you haven’t noticed. When we went to San Diego, I tried for the first time In-N-Out Burger. The special sauce was addicting. The cute wax paper wrapper reminded me of the Shake Shack, but I trust that In-N-Out did the wax paper wrap first. So, how does In-N-Out… Read more

  • John Brown Smokehouse, Astoria

    John Brown Smokehouse boasts a simple menu packed with flavorful meat platters. Though it’s far from the train, it’s well worth the walk. Read more