Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

January 4, 2016

Hello from bed, where I spent the last week recovering from a relentless cold with Karl. In addition to the cold, we are slowly recovering from our wonderful trip to Kansas, where every other relative nudged us and asked “so any announcements... Continue reading →

Creamy Curry Chicken and Grape Fettuccine

October 19, 2015

Karl and I recently started a house fund jar. Right now we have accumulated about two dollars worth of change(approximately enough to buy one kitchen tile). We often dream about a cozy place in the ‘burbs where he can make as much noise as he wants... Continue reading →

Shepherd’s Pie with Beer Gravy

October 14, 2015

Autumn is in full swing, and I am craving nothing but pies in all shapes and sizes. Last week’s obsession was a rich and hearty shepherd’s pie. The Irish pub that everyone at UC Davis loves, de Vere’s, serves the best shepherd’s pie. The meat filling... Continue reading →

Belgian Beef Stew (Carbonnade)

October 5, 2015

You could be a total stranger to me, but if you invite me to your wedding, I will bawl like a baby. Weddings are so beautifully charged with emotion, and the weight of the joy and love opens the floodgates in... Continue reading →