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Science major. Art hobby? How they help each other.

Ever since I was wee, art has always been a part of my life. Paper and pencils consistently trumped my Nintendo while waiting at restaurants, doctor’s visits, school plays – you name it. When I went to high school, as school intensified, I prioritized traditional academics to pursuing my artistic side. Of course, I still… Continue reading Science major. Art hobby? How they help each other.

Spring 2022: Cook-at-College Home Meals

This year, I started off college a little differently. Not only were all my classes finally in person (gasp!), but I also had an apartment that comes with an open kitchen, which has become my dominion. There’s no way around it: food is fuel. It’s also no secret that research has consistently found that… Continue reading Spring 2022: Cook-at-College Home Meals

LONDON PART 2: A GUIDE TO THE CITY’S BEST EATS … CONTINUED

Maybe it’s because I’m a LondonerThat I love London so If my life had a soundtrack to it, “Maybe It’s Because I’m a Londoner” by Davy Jones would certainly have a spot on the list. The last time I visited London feels like worlds away: it was pre-pandemic and pre-college. This time, I set out… Continue reading LONDON PART 2: A GUIDE TO THE CITY’S BEST EATS … CONTINUED

You’re My Everything Harissa Sauce (GF + V)

This sauce is called “You’re My Everything” because it literally goes with everything and anything you can imagine. With just a handful of shelf-friendly ingredients and cherry tomatoes, you’ve got yourself an astounding sauce that can be paired with whatever your heart desires. Let’s break down the ingredients: Cherry tomatoes Onions Garlic Olive oil Harissa… Continue reading You’re My Everything Harissa Sauce (GF + V)

Gobi Ghee “Pongal” (GF + V option)

For those that know me well, they are aware of my love affair with the Indian restaurant chain A2B. Since I’ve worked in Princeton over the summer, I have been a loyal weekly customer (shout out to my #1 waiter Azan!), sampling the menu from medu vada to gobi 65. One of my favorite foods… Continue reading Gobi Ghee “Pongal” (GF + V option)

Fig-uring it out: Locating Taste in an Alien Flower

This semester, I’m taking a class called “Food Systems” as part of my Nutrition minor. For one assignment, we were asked to locate taste of a single ingredient. Lucky me – because this project perfectly coincided with a very exciting time in my family’s garden. The ensuing account follows the three stages of before, during,… Continue reading Fig-uring it out: Locating Taste in an Alien Flower

Italian Sauce-venture: Gemelli al Pesto (V, GF option)

I recently encountered an Italian who told me: “Kayla, pesto is my god.” This person was from Genoa, of course – the Italian city who birthed this very sauce. Between this divine statement and basil season in full swing, I took this opportunity to make a batch of pesto.

Italian Sauce-venture: Spaghetti alla Nerano (GF + V)

This week’s saucy dish is inspired by Stanley Tucci’s favorite pasta from his show “Searching for Italy.” His favorite dish of all time is the Spaghetti alla Nerano (video below). If I were to sum this dish up in an equation it would be as so: Zucchini + cacio e pepe = Spaghetti alla nerano

One Minute Tofu Ricotta (GF + V)

For us vegans, finding new ways to reinvent tofu is simply the norm. Oftentimes, though, tofu recipes call for long marinades, breading, or pan frying – all of which are rather time consuming. How about if you could just whip up tofu and use it in a cheesy way? With this one-minute tofu ricotta, it’s… Continue reading One Minute Tofu Ricotta (GF + V)

Italian Sauce-venture: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (GF + V)

I’ve been getting more and more into pasta lately – maybe it’s because I’ve been living with my Italian grandparents over the summer or because I’m feeling melancholy of my summers in Italy. It’s come to the point that I’ve even begun listening to cringey Italian music (shout out to Fedez). Anyways, it got me… Continue reading Italian Sauce-venture: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (GF + V)