Bringing it Back {hot artichoke dip}

Hello, friends! My summer in the Windy City got away from me. It was eventful and busy! My first night I ate at one of Chicago’s best restaurants, Girl & The Goat, and the next morning saw one of my best friends graduate from med school. I squeezed in more great food at The Publican, The Bristol, and Frontera … Continue reading →

Half Master {smoky/spicy shrimp tostadas w/charred green onion sauce}

Hello! Yes I am alive. I’ve been living under a rock for several reasons (busy semester, dying from the plague for over 2 weeks straight, work, thawing post-winter, etc). It’s been a nutty few months here in Ann Arbor. But I’m officially halfway to my Master’s degree! I’m a half master. The madness has been … Continue reading →

Michigan “Heat Wave” {chinese 5-spice & orange rolls}

Here in Michigan, we are having a heat wave (read: in the 20s/30s for several consecutive days, and yes my standards have completely changed). YESSSS. But I have a cold….no matter. It is a toasty 35º outside. We are rolling with it. My friends Arnav and Steph hosted a dim sum Sunday after our first full week of … Continue reading →

Old Year, Old Food {my great-grandmother’s spam hash}

Hello, friends! Let’s have one more recipe before the year is through. I’ve been home for the last two weeks and head back to the mitten tomorrow. It’s been pure madness, running this way and that trying to see all my people (and of course inevitably not getting enough time with any particular one, and … Continue reading →

On Comfort, II {nonna’s figassa}

A year ago, getting out of a rough spot, I wrote about some things comfort is. Last week, I was back in a rough spot and in need of some good, old-fashioned comfort. I was was the most stressed I’ve been since arriving in A2, with end-of-semester assignments and tests, gnarly weather, and even petty stuff like my snow … Continue reading →

Autumn Days {chai-spiced pumpkin butter}

Michigan fall, you guys. Oh man, what beautiful stuff! I went up north with some friends a few weeks ago for our fall break, up to Starvation Lake, and it was amazing seeing the fiery reds, sunny yellows, vibrant oranges, and even some awesome chartreuse. Even just in Ann Arbor, the colors have been amazing. … Continue reading →

One Month In {sunday shakshuka}

Hey, folks! I am a newly-minted Michigander, still getting settled into my new midwestern life. I have been loving my program, my cohort, and my house…and Ann Arbor has been a wonderful place to get to know! Happy, happy, joy, joy. You know the drill 🙂 Really, though, if you’re going to move to the midwest from … Continue reading →

Killing Time I Don’t Have, II {maple-roasted almond butter}

I’m back from my trip, and have been busy since I landed because, as I announced a little while back, I’m moving to Michigan in less than two weeks! And life doesn’t just take care of business for you, so I’m working on the “how the heck to you move across the country?” question. After my … Continue reading →