My mom can bake anything and it always comes out perfect. Like literally perfect. I don’t know how she does it, and she likes to credit good recipes rather than talent, but don’t let her fool you– the woman can bake.
Have you ever caramelized grapefruit? I might have an emotional bias because I wasn’t allowed to sprinkle my grapefruit with sugar as a child, but I think it is luscious. I’m currently visiting my family and have overcome this childhood trauma by serving everyone caramelized grapefruit and watercress salads* which roughly translates to: sugar-coated grapefruit and [...]
“Old as she was, she still missed her daddy sometimes.” –Gloria Naylor
A few interesting reads from this past week: USDA Releases Draft of 2010 Dietary Guidelines Animal Cruelty Syndrome Rice Reduces Diabetes Indonesian man claims cow seduced him And Happy Father’s Day ……..What?
My parents think mayonnaise is repulsive. I think my father might have liked mayonnaise once upon a time, but my mother unapologetically crushed that vice out of him early on in their marriage. (I plan to follow suit with Husband and his inexplicable love of florescent orange “cheese” balls.)
People seem to be at a loss for words when contemplating the possibilities of a vegan breakfast. No bacon? No eggs? No milk in your cereal? I know it seems grim, but you can start your day without slaughtering an animal and stuffing your arteries full of lard. I promise. I can hold your hand [...]
The Selfish Vegan is attempting to reacquaint herself with the kitchen. What in the name of Natalie Portman’s shoes is a Mandolin Slicer for?
