Cooking Simplified
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 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 …
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). …
It’s May, and the weather still refuses to catch up to the calendar. Though I’m not quite ready to break out the watermelon, my corn on the cob cravings have kicked in. Well – to be honest – I saw the season’s first cobs of corn on display at Trader Joe’s and promptly started drooling. …
New York is full of game-changing food ideas. In such a competitive environment, only the strongest of ideas and executions survive. But every so often, a mediocre restaurant slips through the cracks – it survives based on the idea, the crowds, and (yes, really) the interior decorating. The Meatball Shop qualifies in this category. It …
I’m back! My winter holiday was filled with eating – from the oh so traditional Jewish Chinese feast on Christmas to French and Israeli home-cooking with my mom. Needless to say, I’m stuffed and am ready to dive back into clean eating and responsible recipes. And also smaller pants. I owe the inspiration for this …