Can artichokes be addicting? My Nonna Tina’s recipe points to sure yes. In my family, we call my nonna’s top recipes “sure hits.” These include her infamous peas (which I try to replicate), her Dorada fish, and yes, these artichokes. A couple days ago, I was feeling nostalgic and called my nonna to ask how… Continue reading Nonna Tina’s Sure Hits: Addicting Artichokes (GF + V)
Jewel of the Renaissance: Florence’s Best Eats
Is it just me or is the world entering a new renaissance once again? Luckily Firenze is known as the jewel of the Renaissance, and was the city my brother and I reveled in over the summer. During our three day stay, we rounded up several restaurants, but perhaps more importantly, gelaterie. Off we go!… Continue reading Jewel of the Renaissance: Florence’s Best Eats
Straight from Italy: A Guide on Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Genuine Balsamic Vinegar
Dopo tre anni … Milano Eats!
After three years, I have finally returned to the Motherland: Italy. My 10 days in Italy were filled with family – including meeting the newest addition and my love, Noah (above) – and naturally, many many delicious eats. Throughout my time away, I’ve been recreating Italian dishes, from my go-to dinner of spaghetti aglio e… Continue reading Dopo tre anni … Milano Eats!
Land of Opportunity and Surprises: A Roundup of Cleveland’s Best Eats
This summer, I had the most incredible experience. After blind calling the Cleveland Clinic’s Integrative Medicine department back in January, I was lucky enough to experience an internship with them, and through that, explore Cleveland. Admittedly, I used to hold a limited attitude on the Midwest, particularly Ohio. While joyous over the Cleveland Clinic, I… Continue reading Land of Opportunity and Surprises: A Roundup of Cleveland’s Best Eats
Mount Granita: A Taste of Sicily … in Ohio
Ingredients for Change: How FNB’s People and Food Challenge Intra-city Dynamics
This semester, I took a class called “Cities and Food” as part of my Nutrition minor. An anthropological class at heart, one of our readings was about Food Not Bombs (FNB), an organization that shares free vegan meals as a protest to war and poverty. For this assignment, we were tasked to focus on one… Continue reading Ingredients for Change: How FNB’s People and Food Challenge Intra-city Dynamics
Sarma-ian Dining: Urbanization and Globalization in Somerville
This semester, I took a class called “Cities and Food” as part of my Nutrition minor. An anthropological class at heart, one of our assignments was to write field notes on a food provisioning experience. Luckily, I had a reservation at one of my favorite restaurants (possibly ever). Enjoy! A friend’s birthday called for a… Continue reading Sarma-ian Dining: Urbanization and Globalization in Somerville
Lights, Notepad, Action: The Theatrics of Boston’s Two Markets
This semester, I took a class called “Cities and Food” as part of my Nutrition minor. An anthropological class at heart, one of our assignments was to do a “thick description” of Boston’s Public Market and Haymarket. This included taking field notes, talking to vendors, and soaking up the scene. Read below for my theatrical… Continue reading Lights, Notepad, Action: The Theatrics of Boston’s Two Markets
College Eats: Dinner with Ari (all GF + V)
Nearly every Sunday night, I have my “dinner with Ari”. It sounds like a television show, and perhaps one day, the Medford TV channel will air our kitchen shenanigans. Ari is one of my good friends from school, who shares my passion and tastes about food – it also helps that he’s an Ottolenghi fan,… Continue reading College Eats: Dinner with Ari (all GF + V)