In which we do self-care by repurposing old candy.
Category: Winter
Twin Peaks Cookies
Harry, are there any more spritz?
Lavender Hot Cocoa
Hot cocoa for chilly spring nights
The Room Tour of San Francisco (with food!), Part 2
What’s with the candles? The music? The sexy dress?
Choose Your Own Potato-Adventure: Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
In which there is an announcement; also, lentils.
Preorder the Eat Skate Love Zine
A Yuri!!! on Ice illustrated recipe fanzine!
Friends for Dinner: Chianti Spaghetti, Pomegranate Salad, Red-Wine Chocolate Cake
A three-course Hannibal-inspired meal. “When Love was shown me with such terrors fraught/ As may not carelessly be spoken of.”
Self-Care: Fresh Ginger-Turmeric Tea
Self-care is critical to be able to stand and fight another day, and for me, the easiest self-care is making myself a cup of fancy tea.
Almond Spritz Cookies
It’s true–nothing says “Christmas cookie” to the Ohioan like spritz. So, to accompany today’s very Midwestern holiday cookie recipe, here are some organizations that support queer rights and reproductive justice in the general vicinity of my hometown in southern Ohio.
“I measure the time and I stand amazed” – Orcas Island
A year ago, my best friend* and I took a day-hiking trip to Orcas Island on President’s Day. We left at 5:30 in the morning to find the first Zip Car’s keys were missing; got a ticket in a speed trap in Skagit County; didn’t pack enough food; weren’t able to get food at the brewery where…
Fresh Cranberry-Apple Crisp
Lately I’ve been thinking about recreating the regional food from the part of the Midwest where I grew up–goetta, Cincinnati chili, Jello salad–and, of course, the desserts from my extended family and community. In my opinion, which you all seem to trust, my mom makes the best apple crisp in the whole state of Ohio.
Sweet Potato Stew with Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Curry Powder
Here’s a warming winter-vegetable recipe with a bite! I’ve been working it on all winter. You know, just in time for spring … On the bright side, it’s not sakura-flavored and isn’t a doughnut!
I'll Make It Myself! 