Marie Rama

The Genius Behind Goldberg’s Famous Bagels

There’s a genius working in Yonkers every day, and his name is Freddy Navarro. Starting at 3 a.m.,Freddy single-handedly makes the bagels, croissants and apple...

From the Darkroom to the Garden: John Jacono Finds His Calling at Untermyer

“The pressure that came with my darkroom work was just like the movie ”The Devil Wears Prada,” John Jacono recalled one sunny September morning,...

Who Wouldn’t Want a Bug on Their Shoulder All Day Long?

Liz Dreeben has worked as a gardener at Untermyer Gardens since 2015, and she cherishes every moment and every aspect of her job. “This is...

A Garden’s Rich Harvest Includes Far More Than Amazing Fall Veggies

If you’re looking for one more reason to visit Untermyer Gardens this fall, follow the long stone staircase toward the Hudson River and then turn your attention to the garden on the right.

More Secrets of the Great Pizza Chefs of Yonkers

The smell of bubbling cheese, roasted tomatoes, and a crisp, charred pizza crust has a way of stopping us in our tracks. In Yonkers there is no shortage of pizza chefs willing to tempt us with their unique and delicious pies.  Welcome to The Great Pizza Chefs of Yonkers, Parte seconda.

Meet Marie Rama, New Ledger Food Editor

I grew up in a large Italian family of both home and professional chefs. I’ve worked in bakeries, restaurants, and test kitchens, writing recipes...

Secrets of the Great Pizza Chefs of Yonkers

The smell of bubbling cheese, roasted tomatoes, and a crisp, charred pizza crust has a way of stopping us in our tracks. In Yonkers...