This Is TASTE 551: Cake Zine's Daily Bread with Aliza Abarbanel & Tanya Bush
Mar 3, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Tanya Bush, a pastry chef and co-founder of Cake Zine, joins Aliza Abarbanel to explore the cultural significance of bread. They dive into the various roles bread plays in our lives, from rituals to nostalgia, and reflect on personal favorites, including artisanal sourdough and childhood Uncrustables. The conversation also touches on unique culinary creations and a charming visit to Kiki’s restaurant, along with highlights from the American Treasure Tour Museum, combining food and fun in unexpected ways.
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Uncrustable Endeavors
- Inspired by Michael Denzel Smith's piece on class and PB&Js, Tanya Bush attempted to recreate Uncrustables.
- Her efforts failed, leading her to concede that Smucker's "has got it."
Bread Clip Collectors
- "Consider the Bread Clip" explores the unexpected world of bread clip collectors (HORG).
- These collectors categorize and upload images of bread clips like insect specimens.
Gluten-Free Eucharist
- Jordan Kistner's story covers a Catholic church upstate embroiled in a debate about gluten-free communion hosts.
- The Pope mandates gluten in the Eucharist, leading to protests and resignations within the church.
