Carrot Cake Granola {Leftovers Club}
If you’ve been wondering why I never shared the recipe for the delicious carrot cake granola I served as the...
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Syria: Ma’amoul
Ma’amoul are semolina shortbread cookies popular across the Middle East. They are filled with either dates or nuts – commonly...
An Unbelievable 10 Years in Washington D.C.
It’s damn near impossible for me to believe that today marks my 10 year anniversary in Washington D.C. On the...
This is What’s Up Doc: Vegan Carrot Soup with Toasted Chickpeas and Tahini Crema
I am definitely a sucker for soup with fancy condiments. In fact, writing this post just reminded me that it’s...
A Taste of Maine
Employer sponsored health insurance, paid parental leave and the ability to work remotely in New England for the month of October. That should really be the gold standard for employee...
Pan Roasted Mahi Mahi with Creamy Tomato Sauce
Guess what y’allllllll?! We’re back in our house! Our bathroom still isn’t *quite* finished, but after seven weeks it’s good (and a little weird!) to be home. Yes, the renovation...
The Quick & Messy: September 18
Remember that consistency thing I was trying for? HAH! That was a cute idea. But I have been doing lots of awesome shit. So we’re one for two, which ain’t...
I want to do more awesome shit
New goal, y’all: I want to do more awesome shit. “Do more?” you’re probably asking, if you know me. (If you don’t, my tendency toward a very full and very...
The Quick & Messy: August 5
Hey y’all. Lonnnng time no see. Rather than get too deep into excuses (travel, a major blog hack, general lack of inspiration to write) I’m going to try out a...
A Full Bengali Feast with Friends
I’ve enjoyed all 96 of the countries I’ve cooked from so far, but far and away the most fun experiences have been the ones where someone has come and shown...
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...
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...