Cooking Simplified
Food lover and minimalist cook finding harmony in the kitchen.
I have a very picky palate when it comes to sweets. I would never say no to a dessert in front of me, but cookies and cakes and pies are usually last on my list of cravings. That being said, I would challenge anyone with my weird savory-centric taste-buds to bake any of these items and resist …
This past Spring, I went from doing my own version of the Whole 30 diet to eating – with a bit of moderation – whatever I wanted. I didn’t see any major changes in weight or energy levels, so I’ve been eating this way since. I quickly remembered why I had decided on a Whole …
It has been over a month since I last posted. As summer winds down and the vacations and weddings begin to slow, I hope to carve out more kitchen time. In fact, I am eagerly awaiting open-window baking weather, when my oven doesn’t require a complementary air conditioner on full blast. Despite this weekend’s hot weather, I …
I had never directly associated Israeli couscous with Israel. I know that sounds silly – but take the Jerusalem artichoke, for example. No connection to Jerusalem, just a common mispronunciation in Italy that developed into the word Jerusalem. It turns out Israeli couscous really is tied to Israel, something I learned while staffing a Birthright trip …
I just returned from a trip overseas – first a close friend’s wedding in London, then a quick tour of Amsterdam. After reading countless reviews of Bakers & Roasters, I decided it would be a must-eat on the Dutch leg of the trip. The cafe itself is influenced by both New Zealand and Brazil – an …
The past few months have been a whirlwind; most notably, I am starting a new job in the coming days. With the weather resembling summer just a bit more, evenings have been occupied with dinners, drinks, and plenty of adventures. I am a creature of habit and thus, without the consistency of my workouts and …
I continue to dabble in the land of gluten and dairy (ie. normal people land) – no substitutions or restrictions. This week, I decided to cook up some couscous – a grain that I had never really enjoyed as a kid…but am very much enjoying as an adult – specifically after discovering it is the …
In a departure from my standard Sunday prep, I went for a dish involving both gluten and dairy. That’s right, no substitutions and no avoiding the good stuff. Over a year ago, I started eating semi-Whole30 during the week – which basically amounts to vegan and gluten free (if, like me, you don’t eat meat). …