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In the kitchen

Syracuse, NY — When my photography professor (Doug Wonders) asked us to create a 30 second photo slideshow with audio, I knew exactly who I wanted to work with, my mom. Here’s the video I made with her almost a … Continue reading

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Let them eat (bundt) cake

Syracuse, NY — A brief bundt history: 1901: Aspiring cook Lizzie Black Kander mentions the word “bundt” for the first time in a cookbook for Milwaukee’s first settlement. 1950: H. David Dalquist, creates the Bundt cake pan for “easy cake cutting.” 1966: A bundt … Continue reading

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The Man with the Weird Peanut

Syracuse, NY — I’ve been on a serious nut kick since I visited my family in New York City last winter. My uncle Alberto–berto for short–was to blame. His nut of choice was a shelled pistachio. As we sat in his … Continue reading

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A Year Without College

Albany, NY — After my last class in August 2009, I felt like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. As my fellow graduates ventured off to their selected graduate schools, I found myself looking for employment. Job hunting … Continue reading

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English No Good

Ballston Lake, NY – Many engineering students go through their academic career, as I did, doing everything they can to avoid writing intensive classes.  Math, physics and engineering classes were my jam.  Still are.  After all, engineers are numbers people, … Continue reading

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