It wouldn’t be summer if I wasn’t wiping noses and playing Bop It alone in a dark room. (click on the link for a description of Bop It a.k.a the greatest game in the universe). Wait, what?! You all probably expected me to say something more glamorous like “putting on tanning oil and playing volleyball […]
I apologize for not posting for a while, but I have a legitimate excuse this time, so please hear me out. See I have this medical condition… It’s called spring fever. Let me elaborate. It’s something between a head cold and a rash. Just like a head cold, I feel lazy as ever. Book report? […]
“No one who cooks, cooks alone. Even at ones most solitary, a cook in the kitchen is surrounded by generations of cooks past, the advice and menus of cooks present, and the wisdom of cookbook writers.” My dad just got home from Newport and brought me a little tin box full of family recipes. They’re […]
Who said comfort food can’t be healthy?Yeah, I know I kicked off my series of “comfort” recipes with the quintessential butter-and-cheese-laden maceroni and cheese casserole. But I think you all deserve a little bit of comfort everyday, not just on mac-and-cheesy days.So I came up with this soup. It’s full of nutrients, vitamins, lean protein, light […]
Most of the trees in my neighborhood have lost their leaves. I have to wear a coat to school everyday. I’ve swapped my iced chai teas with pumpkin spice lattes.What does this all mean? It’s time to whip out comfort food recipes!Nothing hugs the soul on a chilly day like buttery, cheesy goodness. I can’t […]
My dad said that he could have soup and a toasty sandwich every day, and never get tired of it. This soup is traditional, mellow, and has a lovely tomato flavor. It conjures up peaceful, childhood memories — without coming from a red and white can. As the days get cooler, and the air gets […]
Making crab cakes at home is a lot easier than I thought. In fact, crab cakes are ridiculously easy to make from scratch. When formed into large patties, they make a hearty, summer dinner — and when formed into little bites, they make adorable appetizers (a.k.a the perfect party food). While I was researching various […]
Nothing screams summer like baseball games, giant pretzels, and hot dogs. Since we’re in the height of summer right now, I thought I’d share this yummy, kid-friendly, all-American recipe with you. It’s an all-beef hot dog wrapped in a soft, homemade pretzel and sprinkled with just the right amount of coarse salt. I served mine […]
Nothing says TGIF like fuzzy socks, some cheerful music, and homemade pizza. If you’ve never made homemade pizza before, I dare you to give it a go. Homemade pizza dough is so easy to make ahead of time and leave in the fridge to rise– and it’s ready to go when you are! I love […]
For the past two weeks, I have been on a service trip in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was a great, once-in-a-lifetime experience. I got to work in the public gardens, help clear trails at the National Parks, package food and hand out groceries at the food bank, and (my personal favorite) help at the […]
