Making a Cake for America’s 250th Birthday

In her quest to mark the nation’s 250th with a unifying dessert, Grace Pak had to navigate the pitfalls of a polarized Washington. [Source]

Publication Date: Friday, 3 July 2026 at 19:29:28

Origin: nytimes.com

Category: Cakes

Topics: 250th, Washington, polarized, pitfalls, navigate, Grace, dessert, unifying, nation’s, quest, Birthday, America’s, Making

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/03/dining/america-250-birthday-cake-grace-pak.html

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