Exploding Syrup

Exploding Syrup

When you’re out to breakfast with your family, you shouldn’t ask the waiter if they have other types of syrup. Sure, the old run-of-the-mill maple might not be anything new or interesting, but trust me, you don’t want to go there.   I made that costly mistake several years ago. And it’s why I have…

That Post-Grad Life

That Post-Grad Life

For guys like me, you haven’t officially entered the real world until you attempt to cook all by yourself. Those last three words change everything.  In my specific case, “real life” began the second the fire alarm went off in my apartment. I was cooking chicken one night in a beautiful and heavy cast-iron skillet…

Pumpkin Spice!

Pumpkin Spice!

For guys like me, the trick to ordering a pumpkin spice latte is to get in line behind a sorority girl. That way, when it’s your turn to order, all you have to do is smile and say, “I’ll have the same thing.” Because let’s face it, there are few things in life more awkward…

Stuck on a Subway

Stuck on a Subway

If you’re ever riding the New York subway and the conductor says, “this is the last stop,” it’s probably a good idea to get off. I know it’s not the most intuitive thing in the world, but it’s true nonetheless. I had to learn the hard way. In hindsight, I probably should’ve known that when…

You Are Creative

You Are Creative

For the longest time, I was unwilling to label myself a “creative person.” In my mind, it was pretty simple: If you don’t wear skinny jeans and v-necks and listen to bands no one’s heard of, then you’re not the creative type. End of story. I would think to myself, “I am none of those….