Jun 14, 20211 min read
Demi, Minneapolis
To celebrate being fully vaccinated, we joined two friends for dinner at Demi, a tasting menu restaurant in downtown Minneapolis from...
Jun 10, 20213 min read
#TBT Whole Foods, Where "Smoothie" is a Verb
I've had various food blogs over the years, and some of what I wrote on previous blogs was a) hilarious or b) good information. To avoid...
Jun 7, 20212 min read
Triple Citrus Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
While I love modifying recipes (and in fact nearly never follow a recipe exactly), it's more complicated to modify baked goods. A good...
May 31, 20212 min read
Homemade Chicken Tenders
This recipe for homemade chicken tenders is endlessly modifiable - feel free to switch up the seasonings for different flavor profiles!
May 13, 20212 min read
#TBT - Getting Over The Stigma: Hamm's Beer
I've had various food blogs over the years, and some of what I wrote on previous blogs was a) hilarious or b) good information. To avoid...
Apr 29, 20213 min read
#TBT - The 3-Day Barb Kellner Detox, or How to Eat Pizza for Nine Consecutive Meals
I've had various food blogs over the years, and some of what I wrote on previous blogs was a) hilarious or b) good information. To avoid...
Apr 20, 20213 min read
Resource: contacting elected officials
The Twin Cities Mutual Aid Project shared this message and list of demands for people to use when contacting elected officials. Contact...
Apr 19, 20211 min read
A safer and more equitable community
Here in Minneapolis we are in the midst of a terrifying military and police occupation of our city in preparation for the announcement of...
Mar 31, 20211 min read
Saffron Roasted Chicken
This dish is a spin on Samin Nosrat's classic and illustrious Buttermilk-Marinated Roasted Chicken. In her book Salt Fat Acid Heat, she...
Mar 26, 20215 min read
On MSG
Monosodium glutamate, commonly known as MSG, is a topic of much debate in the food world. Historically, many people have been led to...
Mar 22, 20212 min read
Snow Day Chili
Chili is one of those foods with a few different "right" ways to make it depending on who you ask. I'm not from Mexico or Texas nor do I...
Mar 16, 20212 min read
Crispy Mustard Chicken with Schmaltzy Potatoes
Cooking chicken over potatoes is a game-changer. The potatoes absorb the chicken schmaltz (aka chicken fat) and drippings, simultaneously...
Mar 8, 20213 min read
Samin Nosrat's Persian-ish Rice with saffron and herbs
Samin Nosrat is one of my favorite chefs to learn from. Her book, Salt Fat Acid Heat, is essential for anyone who wants to learn to cook...
Mar 7, 20211 min read
Step up your breakfast sandwich game with accessories
I love a simple bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich, but when I make breakfast sandwiches at home I like to accessorize them a...
Mar 3, 20213 min read
Chili-Lime Caramel Glazed Salmon
Chili-lime caramel glazed salmon is an incredibly delicious and easy dinner. This process for cooking salmon is also really adaptable -...
Mar 1, 20213 min read
"Rice With Stuff In It"
It seems like nearly every cuisine has its own version of "rice with stuff in it:" pilaf, pilau, jollof rice, risotto, jambalaya, paella,...
Feb 28, 20212 min read
Half Birthday Cake
Every year I love to celebrate my half birthday, much to the chagrin of my friends and family. A half birthday obviously calls for a half...
Feb 27, 20213 min read
Hamantaschen (Savory Edition)
In my previous post about sweet hamantaschen, I promised to share their savory counterpart. This one was a bit more of an improvisation...
Feb 25, 20212 min read
Hamantaschen (Sweet Edition)
The Jewish holiday Purim is beginning as I write this at sundown. Purim is traditionally a holiday filled with debauchery and comedic...
Feb 24, 20213 min read
Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream
This past Christmas, my partner gifted me an ice cream machine. This has been a true game-changer, and I've spent the past couple months...