I struggle hard with gift giving. There are very rare occasions that I really nail it... but it's almost never on someone's birthday or around Christmas. This year I agonized over presents for my family. My mom always tells me not to get her anything (classic). So I'm left guessing. I know she genuinely doesn't… Continue reading Cranberry Orange Bread for Christmas
Category: comfort food
Vegan Baked Potato Soup
Y'all. I have been a hermit lately. And by hermit I mean not going to 8 yoga classes a week while also going out with friends/going to friends' houses several times per week while surviving on 6ish hours of sleep per night (that is like zero to me). Instead, I am spending a lot of… Continue reading Vegan Baked Potato Soup
Mushroom Herb Gravy and Car Shopping
Holy fuck you guys. I bought a new car just in the nick of time. It's a fucking winter wonderland out there, and I am fully prepared with a car that has working heat (and a fully functional engine that doesn't threaten to stop at any given moment). Hallelujah! I bought a purple Honda Fit,… Continue reading Mushroom Herb Gravy and Car Shopping
Vegetarian Stuffing
I spent my Thanksgiving watching the parade, drinking champagne, playing Sorry, drinking more champagne, cooking awesome food, eating awesome food, and oh, did I mention drinking champagne? And then we ended it with cake! Best. Day. Ever. And I fucking cooked Thanksgiving dinner. I mean, minus the turkey, obviously. But still! It was a success.… Continue reading Vegetarian Stuffing
Gingerbread Cake for Thanksgiving
This is my very first Thanksgiving without my mom. She's not dead or anything - she just opted to stay in Florida. Who the hell could blame her? Sunny beaches and no one demanding anything? Fuck yes. I totally fucking get it. But now I don't have a Thanksgiving meal being cooked for me.… Continue reading Gingerbread Cake for Thanksgiving