I was giving a book talk recently at a lovely cheese and food shop in Hudson, N.Y ... crackers in America were defined by ...

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 5 tablespoons butter. Pour Ritz crackers into a medium bowl, and crush into coarse, uneven crumbs. Pour melted butter over crackers and mix to combine.

Sometimes I do. I'll have plates of Ritz crackers with Nutella, string cheese, and thinly sliced apples ready when my elementary schoolers come home (and three plates set aside for my middle and ...