Category: "Copy Desk Cookoff"

Copy Desk Cookoff: Grand Finale

News Editor John Brandi: Clearly, it was Suzy because Bev-isms are hilarious and a delight. You should hear her do her impression — it’s even better. Honestly though, who doesn’t like charcoal popcorn? Burn everything: rules to live by. Stay Gold. Sports Editor Cat Tacopina: First, props to both of my copy editors, Ben and [...]

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Copy Desk Cookoff: Late Night Bacon

It’s my turn to write for the Copy Desk Cookoff, eh? Well, as many of you may not have guessed, I actually am a decent cook (especially when it comes to Mexican food, thanks to a mother hailing from Phoenix, Ariz.). But as many of you would have most definitely assumed, I am not going [...]

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Copy Desk Cook-Off: Gnocchi Piccante

I’ve spent the better part of this semester batting a few recipe ideas around…Rummermelon (a frosty, rum-soaked treat)…penne a la vodka (my old specialty)…soylent-green quesadillas (¡El guacamole es GENTE!)…Putting these aside, I’ve opted for gnocchi in a spicy marinara sauce.   Ingredients: 28 oz. canned tomatoes. Chopped or diced. (I recommend Cento) 1.5 lb. potato [...]

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