Sounds like an oxymoron but it’s true, we live grain free and dairy free most of the time and only break it when it’s really worth it- like date night or the Peter Pan donuts my brother in-law biked in from Brooklyn this past Saturday. The lifestyle has been easier and way tastier than we […]
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For when you miss a lentil
I am starving. Day 17 of this Whole30 cleanse and I am so sick of meat- I want to dive my face into this bowl of lentils. This is my day 31 meal of choice. With 4 glasses of Pinot Noir. The only thing convincing me to stick to this cleanse is the Whole30 timeline […]
If anyone else still cares about Meatloaf…
My mom never ruined meatloaf for me. Thanks Mom! So I approached it with an open mind in my adult life and found a recipe my family loves. Paul Prudhomme – you taught me how to make something delicious! Cajun Meatloaf. If you’re moderately into football and the temp is under 60 degrees, this is […]
Food & Wine All the Time: Autumnal Reads
It’s cooking season! And just in case anyone is looking to pick up a cozy hobby, I wanted to share mine. I love food literature written between 1950 and 1970 — wine books, chef’s biography’s, and cookbooks. You may find this content helpful in a foodie crowd or on an interview or a first date… […]
Curry for a Change
I’d totally be impressed if someone told me they can make a great curry. To me, it’s the mark of culinary agility and a party in a bowl. Curry is my new thing I want to do today. Last night was my first attempt. I chose a recipe from the Pioneer Woman- not my usual […]
I love Breakfast
Elle slept in on Sunday morning. Hallelujah! And this leisurely start inspired me to make a special breakfast: one that Elle could assist me in making- Yogurt bowls with fancy granola and chocolate coconut shavings. She is so eager to help at this age. Normally I am chopping and flames of grease are flying but […]
Tuna Salad Vows
Admittedly, chopping might be my most frequent form of meditation. It is similar to running or painting, in its methodical quality, when the ideas seem to have the opportunity to arrive. This particular salad was created the last weekend before my wedding and my only remaining task was to write my vows. The notion to write […]