There was a time in my life when salads were a type of punishment. As a teen, I would routinely eat minuscule salads every night, iceberg lettuce drizzled in flavorless fat-free Italian dressing (15 calories per serving!). I discovered ranch dressing around the age of 16 at my first waitressing job, and didn't learn about… Continue reading Farro Arugula Salad
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Mushroom and Oat “Meat”balls
The snow situation has been out of control lately. Last weekend Harriet (my cat) and I decided to hibernate at the boyfriend's place while a blizzard raged outside. Is there anything better than eating comfort food, snuggling inside, and watching Netflix for hours while it snows like mad outside? Yeah, actually... it gets better when… Continue reading Mushroom and Oat “Meat”balls
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
Mushroom Barley Soup and Matchbox 20
Apparently I've gotten to the age of going to concerts at casinos. Matchbox 20 and Counting Crows were at Treasure Island Casino last weekend. Hannah and I lost our damn minds. How is Rob Thomas still hot as fuuuuuuck? I didn't even know Matchbox 20 was still together. When I discovered they were going to… Continue reading Mushroom Barley Soup and Matchbox 20
Vegan “Lasagna” and Nola
I spent Labor Day weekend exploring New Orleans with my Brazilian friend, Humberto, and a handful of his friends. Humberto and I met in NYC 8-9 years ago, where we became fast friends while working together at Georgia's Cafe (which was both the best and worst job ever). We were roommates for about a year… Continue reading Vegan “Lasagna” and Nola
Tiny Ass Kitchen 