My basil plant has mutated. I know for a fact that I only planted one basil plant. So someone tell me why I now have five plants in my garden bed! Now, I’m a creative chef, so I can figure out a recipe for damn near anything, but this is a lot of pressure. The…
Appetizers
Middle Eastern Hummus Recipe
Has someone ever said something about you that made you think, “What the hell?!?!” My soldier did that to me the other day. I stared at him for a good five minutes thinking about whether I should cuss him out, then I remembered, “Jesus is watching.” So I chilled. But I cussed him out in my…
Egyptian-Style Falafel Made with Fava Beans
Falafel is a big deal in New York City. So far, though, the only falafel I seemed to find was the Palestinian/Israeli version. I have yet to find a falafel cart/stand/joint that makes Egyptian-style falafel. Maybe it has something to do with the aversion some of us have to the mention of fava beans. We…
Puffed Potato Pancakes with Sour Cream and Apple Butter (Latkes)
I broke my finger last week. I was helping out the Soldier, trying to be all “loving” and, as a result, I’m now crippled. Puffed Potato Pancakes were the last thing I made as a whole being. I remember it like it was yesterday. Now I’m here all gimpy, and whatnot; and I’m miserable, friend….
DIY Meat and Cheese Board
It’s almost time for football!! I almost said that like I care. To be quite honest, I can’t stand football. I’ve never been able to understand the game, no matter how hard I try. Meat and Cheese? Now, that, I understand. I’m the MVP of meat and cheese boards. Seriously! I have been known to put together…
Crispy Baby Potatoes with Garlic and Fresh Herbs
So, remember last week when I told you about my asinine decision to renovate my living room and kitchen? And remember how I said I, “Would have updated pictures by this week,” [because, surely, it wouldn’t take that long]? Well, I’m a total liar, and I suck at renovating. There. The truth is out. One thing I…
Unstuffed Mushroom Casserole
If you see me walking down the street, you would probably think I’m an extremely high-maintenance woman. I love fashion (shoes are my vice), make-up and all that goes along with them. If you were to catch me at home, however, you’d get a clear understanding of the tomboy I was growing up. This Unstuffed Mushroom Casserole is just…
Baked Brie Topped with Caramelized Onions
I recently took one of those online Buzzfeed tests. The test diagnosed me as being an “Extroverted Introvert”. That basically means that I’m a social recluse who throws a wicked party. My personality-type prefers to avoid mingling; opting instead to gawk at the cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in a desperate attempt to appear too engrossed to converse…
Pretzels Worthy of Deutschland
‘Tis the start of a new year. I’ve already written “2016” when ending my date…four times…it’s only 10AM. I made zero resolutions this time around because I am the type of girl who starts a journal and writes in it for all of three days before getting bored; resolutions aren’t my thang. I’m pining today….
Soul-Warming Bone Broth Recipe
I am not a hippie. I just want to put that out there prior to writing the rest of this recipe. I thoroughly enjoy shopping for clothing that is obscenely priced- even though I’m obscenely broke. I love eating fatty, rich foods- preferably those which are encrusted in carb-heavy products and deep fried in its own fat….
