April Roundup
What I’ve been reading, eating, seeing, and generally digging this month. I only managed to get through two books this month, but, surprise, surprise, they both happened to be food-related. The Saucier’s Apprentice is an easy read (a prerequisite for anything I’m going to attempt reading at 8am in a crowded subway car) and a … Read more
Greatist Collaboration: Chipotle-Honey Chicken Tenders
Even though my roommates make some variation of roast chicken breasts probably 80% of the nights that they cook, I almost never think to do the same. I’m more of the one-pot-soup or pretend-healthy-pasta type. However, after seeing this recipe in Melissa Clark’s In The Kitchen With A Good Appetite and realizing that it was … Read more
Strawberry Breakfast Cake for My Parents
Today is my parents’ 25th anniversary. 25 years! That’s a long time to be with someone. And I can’t imagine it’s a particularly easy thing to do, for them, or for anyone. But my parents are still cute together. They still hold hands. They still tease each other, and play. Two summers ago, our family … Read more
Tequila and Lime Skirt Steak Tacos
My dad told me that since my birthday week is over, I can’t write any more posts about it. So this post will have to be not about the event for which I threw this party, but rather about the party itself, which could’ve been for any old reason, really. It could’ve been an early … Read more
Birthday Waffles!
It’s not my birthday without waffles. And today is my birthday, so therefore, I made waffles. Although, to be honest, I made them last night and popped them in the fridge because I’m not that much of a morning person. One year, my birthday was on Good Friday, so we couldn’t have anything indulgent and my … Read more




