My goal: increase the number of posts I churn out. I love to write, good or bad, I love to write...which any of my friends from college who knew me first year (looking at you Sam and Liz) will laugh at. But whatever, writing is cathartic and expressive and lasting. With a blog though, there's … Continue reading GF Cucumber Canape
Author: Mita
4 ingredient Coconut Macaroons and Surgery
Time is of the essence right now. I pre-make all my lunches, pre-prepare my protein shakes at night so my breakfast is drinkable, set my to go cup under the coffee maker so I just have to press a button, and after much trial and error have all my clothes laid out in the most … Continue reading 4 ingredient Coconut Macaroons and Surgery
Brunch Time! Easy Vanilla-Almond Baked French Toast
It's been a struggle to sit still recently and just enjoy the moment. Most doctors tell me, "Enjoy medical school, you'll never get the time off that you do then!" but then I everywhere I turn, friends are publishing papers and going to conferences, getting involved with all kinds of research, and I'm...petting my new … Continue reading Brunch Time! Easy Vanilla-Almond Baked French Toast
Brown Butter Frosted Rosemary Corn Cake
I always get turned off by desserts with more than 4 words in their name. It gets complicated with so much stuff going on. Salted Caramel Brownies. DONE. I can make that. Oreo cheesecake? Yes please. Cherry-Vanilla-Almond Cupcakes. Thank god cupcake is one word, because I can make that. But bear with me (I just … Continue reading Brown Butter Frosted Rosemary Corn Cake
Vanilla-Almond Coffee Creamer (Vegan)
I got bored of studying the day before my Medicine Shelf Exam, I'll admit it. Shelf exams are basically big exams you take your 3rd year of medical school after you finish your "rotations." So I spent 2 months doing general medicine and cardiomyopathy (heart failure) and then took a big test. But after 2 … Continue reading Vanilla-Almond Coffee Creamer (Vegan)
"But You’re Married" : My thoughts on sexism
Over the course of the next year I doubt I will have much time to write. Not just to write notes for patients, or the occasional cooking post, but to really think about social constructs, political mishaps, cultural norms, etc. and put my thoughts to paper, or e-paper as it were, in a constructed, polished … Continue reading "But You’re Married" : My thoughts on sexism
Friday Night Drinks: Cucumber Gin with Salt and Pepper
Friday nights should be about clearing off tables, putting away study material, closing Qbank (a test question bank thing second year medical students use for our impending board exams), and enjoying a drink. Having a drink is what I do Mon-Thursday...I like it, it tastes good, it makes the last few lectures I'm watching on … Continue reading Friday Night Drinks: Cucumber Gin with Salt and Pepper
Modified Chile Rellenos
It's still winter. Spring break is around the corner, and it's still winter. My fingers, nose, and toes are well aware of that, but my brain and taste buds...not so much. I want tomatoes, I want avocados, I want iced coffee, iced tea, ICE. I want arugula salads with orange ginger vinaigrette, watermelon slices, frozen … Continue reading Modified Chile Rellenos
Salted Caramel Brownies, the easiest
Oddly enough, I don't love sweets. I was that child that came back after a night of trick-or-treating, flushed face with my pumpkin bag in hand, dumped out all my candy on to the living room floor, and just started at it. After about 3 minutes of staring in awe at my bounty, the fun … Continue reading Salted Caramel Brownies, the easiest
Burnt Orange Rose Cocktails
Germany, 2013. On our way to Berlin It's been a while. It's not that I haven't been inspired by food, it's that I haven't been inspired to write about food. But now...I am. In less than 6 months I'll be "on the wards." What that means is that instead of lecture, study, exam, repeat, I'll … Continue reading Burnt Orange Rose Cocktails
The Clumsy Cook 