In my family, Mother’s Days and Father’s Days rival the celebrations of Thanksgiving. And as Thomas Jefferson sings in the musical Hamilton, “I arranged the menu, the venue, the seating.” This Father’s Day was no different. As always, my biggest culinary inspiration is Ottolenghi. Ever on a mission to expand my family’s palates, Ottolenghi’s recipes… Continue reading Father’s Day Feast 2021 – Ottolenghi style
Author: Kayla
Parents’ 21st Anniversary Dessert: Creamy Lemony Almond Shortbread Dessert (GF + V)
My parents celebrated their 21st anniversary on June 3rd. Woohoo! While I’ve been looking at their wedding pictures for years, I had only recently learned that neither of my parents actually tasted their wedding cake in full. How could that be?! After hearing such blasphemy, I concluded on two things: 1) I will eat (and… Continue reading Parents’ 21st Anniversary Dessert: Creamy Lemony Almond Shortbread Dessert (GF + V)
Art during COVID
Like most students, education in the age of COVID has brought one consistency: screens. With technology all about, I’ve retraced my steps to one of my earliest and simplest pleasures (one that actually predates my love of food): art! Art has been on my mind a lot recently. For an article on the Tufts Daily,… Continue reading Art during COVID
Eastah Weekend, Massachusetts Style: A quick guide to Salem and insider Cambridge eats
A couple weeks ago, my family came to visit me in Boston. As always, I had crafted a master eating journey for us to follow. Here it is! SALEM First off, we headed to Salem (only thirty minutes away) to see some of the exhibits at the Peabody Essex Museum, which has to be one… Continue reading Eastah Weekend, Massachusetts Style: A quick guide to Salem and insider Cambridge eats
Sfinge: (Vegan) Moroccan Doughnuts
Swiss chard toast ft. black garlic and sumac (V, GF option)
I am under no impression that I can turn a hard-core leafy green hater into a fan. But that doesn’t mean I will not try. May I propose this recipe as a way to start? Just picture eating this: strings of caramelized onions jeweled with creamy pine nuts and tangy sumac (more on that later),… Continue reading Swiss chard toast ft. black garlic and sumac (V, GF option)
Around the World: Kenyan Cuisine
Amidst coronavirus, I’m sticking to what I – and a lot of other people – love most: cooking and baking. One challenge I’ve presented to myself is to make a dish (or dishes) of international cuisines every week, learn some words from the language, and e-visit some of the country’s landmarks. Some of these dishes… Continue reading Around the World: Kenyan Cuisine
Tanti Auguri Papà: A (Secretly) Vegan Celebration for my Dad’s Birthday
Almost four years ago, I started a tradition for my dad’s birthday. We would go to Casa Apicii, a lively West-Village modern Italian restaurant. It doesn’t only have some of the most delectable dishes in NYC, but also the most beautiful atmosphere. A 19th century townhouse decked out in revival tudor moldings, tall vaulted ceilings,… Continue reading Tanti Auguri Papà: A (Secretly) Vegan Celebration for my Dad’s Birthday
Around the World: Korean Cuisine
Amidst coronavirus, I’m sticking to what I – and a lot of other people – love most: cooking and baking. One challenge I’ve presented to myself is to make a dish (or dishes) of international cuisines every week, learn some words from the language, and e-visit some of the country’s landmarks. Some of these dishes… Continue reading Around the World: Korean Cuisine
Around the World: Moroccan Cuisine
Amidst coronavirus, I’m sticking to what I – and a lot of other people – love most: cooking and baking. One challenge I’ve presented to myself is to make a dish (or dishes) of international cuisines every week, learn some words from the language, and e-visit some of the country’s landmarks. Some of these dishes… Continue reading Around the World: Moroccan Cuisine