“You’re getting older.” That’s what the doctor said about weight gain. My friends didn’t take my weight gain seriously either. What do you say to a formerly-scrawny person gaining a few pounds? “@#$# #$&.” That’s...
A sesame noodle dish that gives a take-out feel during the middle of the school day… I love cold sesame noodles. They’re super easy, fantastic for make-ahead meals, and delicious. This dish is a great summer–or winter dish that can be served hot or...
Miso Soup with Mustard Greens What do vegetarians eat when they’re sick? Miso soup since your grandmother’s famous chicken noodle soup isn’t an option. We have to improvise. Miso is a very simple broth to use in anything. It’s fermented bean...
Try this summer-fresh Russian tomato salad This make ahead meal is great for your late summer tomatoes. This was one of my go-to meals from my favorite restaurant when I lived in Moscow. Russia isn’t well known for being overly vegetarian friendly, but there are...
Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Nonsense! There is–if you’re eating zucchini in season. I grow a ton of my food, but even if you don’t, there’s a neighbor who wants to give you zucchini. You know it’s true. Just look...
You don’t have to eat ramen to survive! Ramen is one of God’s greatest gifts to the world. Ramen lets adults save money, teenagers look like they’re eating real food when I think it’s really crushed up Doritos made into long flat noodles, and...
