Years ago, we used to go to a restaurant that was famous for its burgers. The buns had just a touch of rye in them. Not a lot—most people couldn't even figure out what was different about them. Just that they were different. But of course, bread geek that I was, I knew the secret. More

I adore breadsticks. They're nice at the dinner table with just a touch of butter, make a great little snack, and a lot easier to make than most people imagine. As a snack, breadsticks aren't the worst you could do. They're not as salt-laden as pretzels or chips, nor are they sugary like cookies. And if you're making them yourself, you can opt for more whole grains, or top them with your favorite seeds or nuts. For these, I used both caraway seeds and nigella seeds, both of which are optional More