I’d love to pretend that my attempts at cooking are preceded by careful meal planning, leisurely trips to the grocery store, soft music and casual chopping. I imagine there are actual people out there like that. Laughing to one another as they chop vegetables, sipping on a perfectly-chilled glass of pinot noir and then sitting […]
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I know what you’re thinking. Soba what? Soba who? But before you pass judgement and contribute to my bounce rate, hear me out. I’ve never been a picky eater. I come from the motto of trying anything at least once. Then, decide if you like it or not. After all, what if that new food […]
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When I was little I had a rabbit named Fluffy. Well, technically he wasn’t mine. He belonged to my classroom at Montessori Children’s House but I volunteered to take him home over breaks so it counts just the same, right? I mean the holiday guardian is bound to develop a bond that only a foster […]
Read MoreI’ve been meaning to try this chili recipe since a friend of mine made it for a dinner early last year. He read about it in his Esquire Magazine and was so excited for us to try it having spent the whole day in the kitchen preparing. It was phenomenal and it was vegetarian which I […]
Read More> I know what you’re thinking…avocado pasta? I was skeptical too, but trust me on this one. I often browse recipes on my Fit/YumSugar app on my commute and this recipe peaked my interest not only for its use of avocados (who doesn’t love those things?), but as a healthier alternative to heavy cream in […]
Read More> Looking for a quick week-night meal to warm you up this winter? This soup is just for you! I wonder if I promoted it enough they would give me free Trader Joe’s products for life? Probably wishful thinking 🙂 I occasionally run down the street from my office to Trader Joe’s when I need […]
Read More> I’ve been dying to make this soup since my friend Trista brought it over for our spooky dinner club a few weeks back. While I knew my first attempt wouldn’t live up to Trista’s version, the recipe allows for a lot of experimentation so I plan on trying a few more times this pumpkin […]
Read More> What do you serve for a new graduate getting ready to leave for college? A hearty, “you’ll appreciate this after one month of dorm food” home-cooked meal of course! On the menu: appetizer: Tomato Basil Bruchetta salad: Caesar Saladmain: Chicken Parmesan side: Artisan Garlic Loafdessert: “Better than Sex” Cake
Read More> What do you do with a plethora of gigantic heirloom tomatoes? Make salsa of course! My dad picked up some wonderful tomatoes from a road-side stand this weekend and rather than let them go to waste, I thought I would try my Uncle Jim’s salsa recipe. I started with the salsa, a quick one-avocado […]
Read More> Last week’s dinner club celebrated Tapas. We had quite a mix of food with less effort than usual as everyone brought a dish to share. I can’t wait to see what we all come up with for the next one. You can see the menu below! Tapas-style Dinner ClubStarters: Baked goat cheese in marinara […]
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