Yummy Things I Ate This Week
It’s been a very delicious week, and a busy one even for us. We’ve had 2-3 engagements each weekend day, from a costumed Seder (we went as pestilence), to a...
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Jamaican Easter Spice Bun with Cheese
A couple months ago, my friend Kamille sent me a Jamaican cook book. I wanted to send something to thank her, but figured curry chicken might not hold up so...
Yummy Things I Ate Last Week
Ah, what a weekend. It was everything a weekend should be. Relatively low-key, by our standards. We went out to an AMAZING dinner and cocktails on Friday night (keep on...
Afghan Firnee
Firnee is a sweet, cardamom-infused Afghan pudding that is usually reserved for holidays and special events, although it’s really not too hard to make. Cardamom is a staple, but from...
Afghanistan: Qabuli Palow (Kabuli Pulao)
Qabuli palow (also kabuli pulao) is *the* dish in Afghanistan. It’s served at weddings, parties and pretty much all celebrations, and is considered the country’s national dish. Rice is an...
Iraq: Kibbeh
Iraqi cuisine has a very rich history. In fact, stone tablets found in ancient ruins in Iraq show recipes prepared in the temples during religious festivals date back to 1900...
Messy Kitchen Supper Club – More Than A War: Iraq & Afghanistan
I’ve had this theme in the back of my head since I first started the Messy Kitchen Supper Club. We have been at war in Iraq and Afghanistan for all...
One Week in LA: What I Ate & Where I Worked Out
You probably already know that it’s pretty standard for my travel to revolve around food. But one thing you might not know? I consider myself a bit of a fitness...
Argentina: Locro
I had many ideas for what I might make from Argentina. I considered empanadas, such a delicious classic with a wide variety of fillings to choose from. And thought about making...
What We’re Eating & Where We’re Working Out
I know I’ve griped on and off for years about not being excited about my gym anymore. We’ve event dappled in a few workouts around the city here and there,...