A Life, One Meal At A Time
So, we are still not totally unpacked, and likely won't be for some time. Why is it so much faster to throw things into boxes than it is to pull things back out again? Yes, organizing is one of my most favorite things to do in this world, but at the same time, our dining … Continue reading On Smitten with Brown Butter Krispie Treats
Recently, I've been asked a few times about how I handle dishes that I didn't like or wouldn't make again. These could have been dishes that either just turned out bad (because not every recipe out there is going to work out the way it says it will) or they just didn't suit mine or … Continue reading On Telling the Truth: Dishes I Wouldn’t Make Again & Chili
So, let's get real with food right now: Empanada. I can't exactly pinpoint my desire to eat/make these yummy little pastry pockets of powerful flavor, but all I can say is, YES PLEASE! Funny enough, I had my very first empanada in Chicago after helping one of my fellow MFA cohorts move, and it happened … Continue reading On Empanadas!
It's official, I want leeks in my home at all times. Well, after I'm all done moving of course, but LEEKS ARE DELICIOUS! And if you haven't had one before, try adding them in with whatever veggie dish you're making! They have this really wonderful woody aroma to them, and a delightfully mild sweetness, unlike … Continue reading On Leeks
A month ago, during the week of Easter, I did something outrageous, something totally unlike me, courtesy of something Frankie found and encouraged me to try. I filmed myself, which the help of Frankie & one of my besties who also happens to be a director & film maker, and submitted said film to Food … Continue reading On Pesto, To Taste, & Bravery
[Prologue: I know it's been a while, but with two work proposals due in a week, not to mention all the packing we've been doing (75% done! WHOO!), its been hard to not be exhausted when I walk in the door to write anything, SO to make up for a week gone by, here's an … Continue reading On Going Home & Cincinnati Recommendations: E + O Kitchen
Holy smokes! It's been a crazy couple of weeks, and my apologies for not posting sooner! I've been cooking and photographing, and attempting to write up posts and edit my photos, but then I get distracted with packing because we are moving at the end of the month! I know that's a ways away, but this … Continue reading On Quick Bruschetta
