What I’m Cooking: October
My kitchen and I have fallen into a rut. It’s partly that I’ve been busy, which makes it more tempting to buy takeout and premade food. But it’s also because […]
Food Music Playlist #18: Umami
I don’t tweet all that much these days–now that I’m back in a desk job, I am tweeting to the work account all day–but I still like to celebrate when […]
Link Buffet: The Long Link Goodnight
Hello again, blog. I’ve missed this. I spent August and September finishing, defending, and editing my dissertation–and now I can finally kiss that chapter of my life goodbye. I didn’t write […]
Heat by H.D.
This morning was one of those heavy, humid mornings, hotter and sunnier than a morning has any right to be before 9 o’clock. It put me in mind of […]
Link Buffet: Resurfacing
Long time no link! I’d explain, but evidently my life is written in the Michelin stars: Lucky Peach astrology has already assessed and prescribed my food fortune. The only quibbles I have with this horoscope are […]
Link Buffet: The Significance of Small Things
At The Establishment, a stunning personal essay by Tracy Wan on cooking and mental health. I particularly like the way she acknowledges how difficult it can be to cook and […]
Link Buffet: Worth its Salt
Colossal posted some photos of a stunning site-specific installation by Motoi Yamamoto. Called “Univer’sel,” these intricate patterns within an old French castle are formed by delicately arranged salt. (Sel is French […]
Link Buffet: Oceans Rise, Empires Fall
I am sad to hear that The Toast, which I have read and actively commented in since its opening, will be closing on July 1. The Toast has provided many […]
Food Music Playlist #17: Birthday Cake
My fifth blogiversary isn’t the only milestone this month–this is also the year I finally become old enough to run for president. To celebrate, this month’s playlist features songs about […]
Link Buffet: Amuse-bouche
Just in case you forget that this blog, like all blogs, is just another Hamilton fan blog at heart: the periodic Crush Cakes feature at The Toast honors Lin-Manuel Miranda with […]
