“Velvet," the tantalizing wait for a perfect bite, and the tango of baker and dough to get there. Taffy dough, airborne flour, the thrill of slicing marshmallowy dough with sharp objects, Written Monday, October 12, 2026 poem 285 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026.…
“Wax,” on adding another candle to the birthday cake and watching the passage of time take its toll on those around the table, written Tuesday, October 13, 2026 poem 286 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Four Candles," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
“Crumbs,” a melt-down captured, when a certain someone's homemade bagels were accidentally baked too hot, too long, and burnt to a crisp, written Sunday, September 20, 2026 poem 263 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Twisted fibers," a macro image of a Kazak…
“Gravy,” a Monday appreciation of Sunday gravy, written Monday, September 14, 2026 poem 257 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Trio of Tomatoes, Certified and otherwise," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
“Yes! Day,” an ode to a whirlwind tour of consumerism through NYC, written Wednesday, September 09, 2026 poem 252 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Amalfi on Ice," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
“Schmear,” about a long walk for a bagel with a mom, a daughter, and free reign of the city, written Monday, September 07, 2026 poem 250 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Bagel, Lox and Schmear, To-Go," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
"Double Deuce," a match-up between U.S. Open culture, NYC consumerism, and the indulgence of a Korean Champagne and fried chicken luxury Korean brunch at Coqodaq, written Saturday, September 05, 2026 poem 248 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Fried Chicken and Tennis," by…
"Geonbae!” a celebration of semi-forgotten anniversaries, steak, and family, written Friday, September 04, 2026 poem 247 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "The Butcher's Feas, a KBBQ Date Night," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
“Tomato,” an account of a crime of passion, written Monday, August 31, 2026 poem 243 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Essence of Summer, heirloom tomato with salt and oil on board," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.
“Home,” on memories of place and taste, written Saturday, August 29, 2026 poem 241 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo: "Dos Dulces," by Diana Ludwick © 2026.