I'm having some body image issues, which I attribute to my strained relationship with yoga. Yoga is something that has played a huge roll in my life over the last 2 years. I started going to ease my anxiety. I continued going because I started following people like @nolatrees and @mynameisjessamyn on Instagram, and they… Continue reading Roasted Chickpea Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce
Category: snacks
Mexican Corn Dip
You ever drink so much that you end up knee deep in mud? No? Just me? Fantastic. Apparently you're supposed to pay attention to where you're walking in the woods when coming upon a river. I mean, I thought I was paying attention. Clearly, that was false. My boss had to pull me out of… Continue reading Mexican Corn Dip
A Disaster of a Chocolate Strawberry Cake
This cake was delicious, but a fucking mess. I forgot to grease the cake pans like a goddamn amateur. It was my friend's birthday cake (sorry, Stacy), but she was nice about it. Seemed wasteful to throw away perfectly good cake that was just a little (a lot) broken. We don't waste cake around here!… Continue reading A Disaster of a Chocolate Strawberry Cake
Strawberry Rhubarb Tarts
I texted Cortney today, "I miss you. I want to come visit and drink iced coffee in the rocking chairs. Then we can go for a swim at our beach." She responded with, "I'm ready. Let's do it." Don't have a lid for your sauce pan? Just cover with another pan! Lids are for rich… Continue reading Strawberry Rhubarb Tarts
Taro Mochi Cake
This is the first of what will become many attempts to recreate the amazing taro mochi cake I had on Kaua'i. I'm definitely going to have to cut the recipe in half next time, though, considering I can't really get anyone to eat this. I love the texture, but Minnesotans are not about it. I… Continue reading Taro Mochi Cake