food for thought [pun totally intended]
The residents of Boston know the city to be many things: it is one of the oldest cities in the country and is the origin of the American revolution. it established the first public garden, the first subway system, and the first Dunkin Donuts. it is the first state to legalize gay marriage. it is unparalleled in its … Read more
sweet potato molasses pomegranate waffles
thanksgiving. it came and it went. i assume you all had lovely holidays consumed by drunk family members and noisy conversations. just kidding. but really, i’m not. i’m sure you ate turkey and butter with mashed potatoes. wait, did i say that? i meant butter with mashed potatoes. and i’ll assume marshmallows and pumpkin pie … Read more
brown sugar & apple oat bread with rum
Good morning. Did you know that bulletproof suits now exist? I’m floored. Some Canadians just decided to weave this special military fabric into a standard three-piece pinstripe to stop little metal things moving towards you faster than the speed of sound… Because Canada of all places should be worrying about these sorts of things. I guess … Read more
newsweekly
what’s happening. [credit] 1. according to a recent psych study, meaningless distractions can actually boost creativity. what’s even crazier… wasting time with youtube videos of cats or hardcore parkore activities increases productivity… to a limit. 2. whether we like it or not, increasing inequality and growing democratic peace are compatible. what’s even crazier… conservationism is … Read more
Sausage, Jalapeño & Garlic Cheddar Grilled Cheese
My father warned me. He warned me to be careful when I chopped jalapeños. He warned me that they are very hot and whatever surface they touch leaves behind a trail of spice. He warned my mom to not eat the cheese off of the cutting board where I, prior to cutting the cheese, had … Read more
Mashed Potato Jalapeño Cheddar Waffles
World talk. Iran and the six world powers, including the US, are expected to announce a deal today on Iran’s controversial “go nuclear for peaceful purposes” program. If Iran chooses to halt advancing its nuclear program, the international community would ease up on sanctions crippling its economy. Is this a breakthrough? Don’t hold your breath. Really, … Read more
life lately
I have no new posts. Why haven’t I had time to cook? Because I have a job. Why do I have a job? So I can buy things. Food things. Blog things. So I can post them for you. See, we’ve made a total circle. And on the weekends I’ve been busying myself with picnics, … Read more
Italian Eggplant Wraps
Engagement rings. Have you seen Kim’s? It’s gone viral, as if someone mined the biggest diamond from the Earth and stuck it on a band. Yes, it’s huge. Mazel tov. But isn’t there more to an engagement ring than just, you know… Size? We can’t escape the NSA and apparently neither can the rest of … Read more
my life [via my life]
My life [via my life] 1. I own a goat. Best thing I bought online all year. Grab poverty by the horns and buy one, too. What I would spend on two months worth of coffee at Starbucks will now feed milk to a family of three. 2. I’m going on a kinda-sorta-detox for two weeks. … Read more
Apple Cinnamon Waffles
My week. It started out pretty good with a weekend full of Fall walks, town festivals, afternoon beer and brunch. Plus, the Red Sox last-minute victory on Saturday means one thing: World Series. Then Monday came. The government is finally open after a signed bill, but the Senate still can’t pay it’s bills and the House still … Read more
