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A counseling student's food blog exploring the meaning of cooking and eating
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Why am I not tap dancing my way into the kitchen to make this Olive Tapenade?
July 16, 2011
Instead of tap dancing, I have been dragging my feet to the kitchen lately. I get home from work, and I just balk at the idea of starting in on kitchen work right away. Then I thought to myself the other day, why do I think of it as work, a chore, a job? It’s a poor […]
Have I ever told you the story of Fiesta Rice and the Fried Plantains?
May 6, 2011
Stories often follow a formula. There is the “once upon a time,” the big bad exciting plot, and the “happily ever after” ending. Kind of like a recipe… Once upon a time, there was a list of ingredients. They all jumped together into pot. Then they were always and forever the most delicious meal of […]
Why is Chicago known for its Deep Dish Pizza?
April 2, 2011
I guess because it was a darn good idea! But do you have to be in Chicago to enjoy a good deep dish slice? What about in Berkeley to enjoy delicious granola, or in Mexico City to chomp on a crisp tortilla? Haha! I am here to say no! This afternoon I made both… Homemade Fruit and Almond […]
What kind of greens are dressed in this Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette?
March 30, 2011
When I was growing up, we had a family tradition at dinner time. It was a game of sorts, known as “What did you learn today?” The gist was that everyone had to say one thing that they learned that day. This game was inspired by the author and motivational speaker Leo Buscaglia, who once […]
Follow Raisin Questions
August 1, 2011
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