{Casablanca} This post is a shoutout to one of my boyfriend’s favorite movies, and the Best Picture winner in 1944. In World War II Casablanca, Rick Blaine, exiled American and former freedom fighter, runs the most popular nightspot in town. The cynical lone wolf Blaine comes into the possession of two valuable letters of transit. When … Continue reading
As I struggle to keep my head above this sea of papers and projects and interviews that has defined my fall 2014 semester, I keep thinking back to more relaxing times. Particularly, the week I spent in LA with my boyfriend after coming back from Hong Kong. We did literally nothing for a whole week. I was … Continue reading
Hey world! This is what a blog post looks like when you’re buried under your masters thesis, on top of interviewing for an executive internship: EAT THIS. ITS DELICIOUS. Salmon Foil Packets with Ginger and Soy Sauce: Serves 4 Ingredients: 1/2 salmon (about 2 lbs), with or without skin (remove before eating) 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 … Continue reading
This is post #100! Thank you to everyone who reads my quirky little stories and enjoys these delicious recipes. Your interest and support means the world! A big thank you to my biggest supporter, best friend, and cooking partner and crime: my boyfriend, Parker. As you always strive to support the craziness of my life, … Continue reading
Finally. I finally have a moment to sit down and share a recipe with y’all. Honestly, why is graduate school so time-consuming. Sheeeeesh. This dish is a throwback to when me and my boyfriend actually had a life and time to cook (read: before our thesis projects starting taking over our lives). I’m hoping that … Continue reading
Yesterday was the first day of school for students across the country, which means two things: 1) Summer is over and 2) My mom probably beat me in the summer license game challenge…again. In an effort to make summer last a little bit longer — though it’s 102 degrees in Dallas right now so summer … Continue reading
EASIEST. RECIPE. EVER. I’ve been searching for quick and easy recipes all semester and I’m pretty sure this recipe trumps all. It consists of 5 ingredients and maybe 5 steps? It’s awesome! Also, most of these ingredients are probably conveniently laying around your kitchen which makes your shopping adventure much less exciting, but your bank … Continue reading
With 2 of my 3 final projects under my belt, I figured a great way to relax and unwind would be to try a more challenging recipe. I’ve seen this recipe pop up on Pinterest a number of times from the “Can You Stay for Dinner” blog. The food photography on this site is absolutely … Continue reading
Great minds think alike. I stumbled across this recipe from skinnytaste.com on Pinterest awhile back and always wanted to try it. It has shrimp, avocados, lime… Nothing could go wrong. I don’t know why it took me so long to try it, but my good friend from high school sent it to me saying try it … Continue reading
Operation “Make Salads for Lunch” continues with this phenomenal salad from the cookbook “Salad for Dinner” by Jeanne Kelley (check out the Recommended Cookbooks section to find her book online – it’s one of my favorites and worth the money!) Anyways! I was first drawn to this recipe because I have a thing for avocados. … Continue reading
Eating My Feelings 