Sourdough is not for wimps. But here is my official petition for you to start this passion project so that we can talk about it together!

After being targeted by multiple ads from the New York Times Cooking page that was promoting “thanksgiving dessert recipes that aren’t pie,” I was influenced to explore this take on a seasonal classic. And you know what? These bars really were better than pie.

As the token “wine friend”, I’m often asked for advice - sent frantic photos of wine lists at restaurants, consulted on a special bottle to gift, or perhaps most frequently, asked “what should I bring to a party?”. And my answer is always the same, gruner veltliner.