A few years back, when everyone I knew was trans, lost, and struggling, my dear friend Vivien J. Ryder began a project called “Stay Alive, Get a Ramen Club.” The conceit was that if transgender people signed up on her Google doc, and stayed alive despite all the trauma in their lives for one yearContinue reading “Ramen Week, Part One: Vivien Ryder’s “Stay Alive, Get a Ramen Club””
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Yogurt — It’s What’s for Dinner!
I’m not quite sure why Americans only think of yogurt as a breakfast item or a Jaime Lee Curtis-sponsored snack product, but the history of this dairy wonder is literally over 7,000 years old and thus has far more uses than granola dampener or fruit-on-the-bottom. Today, we’re going to look at three different uses forContinue reading “Yogurt — It’s What’s for Dinner!”
Lower-fat Greek Yogurt Cheesecake with Peach Compote (and full-fat buckwheat crumble)
This is a lighter version of a classic dessert, perfect for these hot end days of summer. It’s a bit specialized, so let me tell you the equipment you’ll need first. EQUIPMENT silicone cupcake molds of some fanciful variety (flowers, here) a baking pan deep enough for 1/2 and inch to one inch of water,Continue reading “Lower-fat Greek Yogurt Cheesecake with Peach Compote (and full-fat buckwheat crumble)”
Macarons with Brynn Martin
By Guest Blogger Brynn Martin Macarons! As finicky as they are beautiful (and tasty). I’ve been determined to tackle these fussy sandwich cookies (pastries? delicacies?) ever since I tasted my first one at a bakery in Omaha, Nebraska of all places. I’ve made batch after batch and have finally (almost) mastered them, so I’m hereContinue reading “Macarons with Brynn Martin”
Cream of Anything Soup — Squash Edition
Growing up, Campbell’s Cream of [fill in the blank] Soup was my go-to comfort food. My grandmother always had cans in her cupboard to cook with, and they were what I would pop open for lunch any time I was staying over, which was a lot. When I started cooking seriously, this was the thingContinue reading “Cream of Anything Soup — Squash Edition”
Trashy Vegan Taco Party Plate
I don’t know about you, but my Anglo ass craves a trashy taco. Taco Bell. Tex-Mex. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE a legit taco. But I’m talking about that craving. That need for a totally garbage taco. I’ve got a plan for you to bring a mostly veggieless vegan taco to the party forContinue reading “Trashy Vegan Taco Party Plate”
Roux, Gumbo, and You
Far before I moved to the Gulf Coast in 2006, I was obsessed with Cajun and Creole food. I’d cooked up plenty of Zatarain’s from a box and topped everything with Tabasco. But, let’s be honest, good Cajun food requires time, energy, and an understanding of the food culture that you cannot get outside ofContinue reading “Roux, Gumbo, and You”
Vegan Stuffed Peppers
Happy mid-July! I’m still on my healthy food kick, so today, I’m bringing you a meal full of grains, nuts, and vegetables. I promise it’s so flavorful you won’t miss the meat! This is a vegan take on a Polish Stuffed Peppers (Papryka Nadziewana), something my grandmother would probably kill me for messing with. Sorry,Continue reading “Vegan Stuffed Peppers”
Salad Days
Summer’s here! A lot of people are back out into the world. I have been integrating walks in the park here in Lakewood, Ohio, back into my life, and between that and the warm weather, a lot of salads have been happening for me. I’m going to walk you through two delightful and hearty ones,Continue reading “Salad Days”
Two Soups, One Broth
One of the things that I miss most in this new world is the Chinese buffet. While I love a good crab rangoon or pepper beef as much as the next person, what I truly miss are the soups. Hot and sour. Wonton. Egg drop. All the fried wonton skins a girl can eat. Dreamy.Continue reading “Two Soups, One Broth”
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