I’ve mentioned before that I’m typically more on the quiet side. Small talk is something I’ve never been that good at. My closest friends are the ones who don’t get weirded out when I have nothing to say. Writing, on the other hand, is a place where I can tend to get a little long-winded. … Continue reading »
I forget how old I was and at which mall we were at, but my grandmother got me addicted to giant soft pretzels. It only took one bite to make me an addict. We shared one hot, salty, soft pretzel from Auntie Anne’s, dipped in honey mustard sauce (something she also introduced me to. I … Continue reading »
Today is mine and Chris’s last day of work on the project we’ve been working on for the last few months and I couldn’t be more ready for a vacation. Chris and I always try to take a little trip after we finish a project, just because it can be very exhausting and it’s a … Continue reading »
In L.A., when the weather dips below 65°, Los Angelenos like to pretend that it’s actually 30° below. During our four-day Thanksgiving break, it got to about 60°, so that called for us to pretend like it was freezing. Chris and I did a lot of sleeping in, lounging about the house, and movie-watching. We kept … Continue reading »
Last year, for our first vegan Thanksgiving, I pre-made our entire feast (minus the caulipots, which Chris’s sister made), then packed it all up in a cooler and we drove 5 hours to his parents house on Thursday morning. It was amazing. But also a lot of work. This year, we have decided to stay … Continue reading »
I’m going to apologize right now for the bombardment of recipes using cinnamon, ginger, persimmon, pumpkin, butternut squash, and/or other types of winter squash that you are going to be getting the next couple months. I can’t get enough of these things this time of year. I hope you won’t mind. Pumpkin bread is probably … Continue reading »
A little over a year ago, my hairdresser got me addicted to a dangerous drug. Okay, it’s not a drug, it’s actually a website, called Pinterest, but it’s just as addictive as any drug and can easily suck up hours upon hours of your life. I’m assuming you’ve heard of it? When I first discovered … Continue reading »
There is just something about the word “flatbread” that makes me drool. It’s very Pavlovian, actually. At the mere mention of the word, I am dreaming about warm, doughy bread, slathered with yummy things like hummus or tapenade. When I read the lovely Shira‘s post on Chickpea Flatbread & Basil Pistou, I was mesmerized by her recipe. … Continue reading »
So, the other day, I was just telling my love, The Chickpea, how it’s been ages since I’d had cornbread, and you know what he did? That’s right- he made me some cornbread, but in cute biscuit form! These little biscuits are a far cry from the cornbread of my youth, but infinitely better (not … Continue reading »
So, apparently there is a “blog rally” going on. A rally which requires the blogger who is handed the baton, to write about hope. My wonderful friend, Cara, handed me the baton on Friday. I had something completely different written for this post, but deleted it all in the name of “hope.” The word “hope” … Continue reading »
“What’s a Cuppin,” you ask? Well, it’s what would happen if a muffin and a cupcake got together and had a baby. A super-rad, totally scrumptious baby. I recently wanted to recreate this recipe, but with blackberries. Blackberries are one of Chris’s favorites, so I thought it would be a nice way to say “thank … Continue reading »
I am the type of person that can eat the same thing for months, sometimes even years, then get tired of it suddenly and replace it with something else. My entire junior year of college, I had tomato soup (from a box) with a grilled cheese sandwich (on white bread, usually with Kraft singles) for … Continue reading »
I am so excited today! Why, you ask? Well, the answer is two-fold: 1.) My tummy is full of these scrumptious little muffins, and 2.) You can read all about them in my guest post over at Fork and Beans! Go there now and enjoy!
There are times when I am not capable of sticking to a list while grocery shopping. Typically, I love planning out meals and making lists (I LOVE lists!) and keeping tabs on the stock in our pantry. I’m usually really good at it too. There are times, though, probably because I’m an admitted foodie and … Continue reading »
I love words. Phantom, Ubiquitous, Chrysanthemum- all are music to my ears. Even more, I love words formed into phrases. My husband gets songs stuck in his head and I get phrases stuck in my head. The phrases may, on occasion, be lyrics from songs (“Look at that pea coat, tell me he’s broke“), … Continue reading »