I have become somewhat obsessed with this little smores-like muffin invention. There are various imitators but Gotta Have S’more is the best maker/baker/evil-doer-who-wants-to-make-me-fat manufacturer of the treat I’ve found. My favorite flavor is the dark chocolate, of course, but I haven’t tasted a single one that is anything less than divine. I had my first [...]
Spontaneous Cooking
Holy shit, I baked again. I know, I’m truly as shocked and confused as you, knowing the infrequent and haphazard nature of this behavior. I was hit by a rebellious streak today, frustrated that: fruit has become a corked grenade in my life, something that must be eaten with caution because my body has given [...]
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August Break: Smoothies
The Entitled One, the Ego, the Victim, the Health Nut and the Sloth are currently in a bar fight of epic proportion over this whole diabetes diagnosis. Those on the side of silver linings are pointing out the deliciousness of veggie smoothies flavored with a pinch of fruit. Those weighted down by resentment and a [...]
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August Break: Veggies
I try to go to the Hollywood Farmers’ Market every Sunday. I don’t always make it. This weekend, I had a slew of errands to run but I really wanted to pick up some organic zucchini and fresh flowers. I rarely go with that clear of an agenda, preferring to poke around and see what [...]
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Cooking With Cherries
Anyone who’s been around these parts for a while can attest that I’m not exactly a foodie, much less any sort of chef. I really like kitchen utensils and I love to eat but ovens intimidate me and I still have no idea why the Dutch are so frequently involved in their usage. That being [...]
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