I've used coconut oil for years: as a moisturizer, a makeup remover, in hair, as a lip balm, in cooking. It's wonderful, and it's even more wonderful when it's easy to spread as a body butter. Pretty simple to make really -- the key is that you need a "butter" that is softer at room … Continue reading Whipped Body Butter – 4 ingredients
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Pictures of 2018
The last post I wrote was in August of 2018. That's a long time to go without writing. It's not that I didn't write, it's that the world got so busy that I didn't update, and when I wanted to, I couldn't think of what I wanted to write about. I've been baking, but I … Continue reading Pictures of 2018
The Low Anion Gap Conundrum
I was in clinic a few weeks ago, and overheard a conversation about a low anion gap, and needing to test for multiple myeloma, I was buried in notes, but I tucked it away in the back of my head to review causes of low anion gaps. I'm so used to MUDPILES or whatever other … Continue reading The Low Anion Gap Conundrum
D-lactate vs L-lactate
I'm on the CCU right now, and there's a lot of learning to be had. To be honest, t he learning curve for me having not done inpatient medicine at my institution is a little steep for the practical things like, admissions criteria, and how t o make Epic work optimally for me. But on … Continue reading D-lactate vs L-lactate
Exploring California Part 7: Mount Diablo + Rosemary Cupcakes with Honey-Brown Butter Frosting
We've been doing local hikes in the South and North Bay recently, but for our anniversary hike, Tyler and I decide to venture to the other side, the East Bay, and head toward Mount Diablo. It sits tall at 3,849ft above the ground in Mount Diablo State Park. We hiked to the North Peak via … Continue reading Exploring California Part 7: Mount Diablo + Rosemary Cupcakes with Honey-Brown Butter Frosting
This week and Anthony Bourdain
There was a lot this week: The animosity at the G-7 summit between the US leaders and the European leaders, the Justice Department's move that could end the ACA's coverage for pre-existing condition, the critical importance of the flu vaccine, and the death of both Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. It's odd how someone whom … Continue reading This week and Anthony Bourdain
Exploring California Part 6: VOTE tomorrow in your primary elections
California primary election is coming up on June 5th (tomorrow) and if you are a California resident, please go out and vote. What the primary election does is it narrows down the field of possible applicants (which is what they are--they apply, we decide) for state positions. Like a few other states, California has a … Continue reading Exploring California Part 6: VOTE tomorrow in your primary elections
On being loud and Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Banana Caramel
"35,000 units of heparin are in." "1/3 of the protamine is in." Recently, in the OR, I was jokingly told that I have a "trumpet voice," meaning I make sure what I'm saying is heard. It's true, I have my teacher-voice. Not the, oh why are you on the table dancing around? voice, but the … Continue reading On being loud and Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Banana Caramel
Orange Blossom Brioche Pull Apart Rolls
I'm in a bread phase. I'm enjoying making and baking bread, which is a new thing for me. I usually shy away from the yeast - rest and proof - beat back - second proof - roll into something - and finally bake. It just...seems like a lot. And it is, but boy, fresh bread...it … Continue reading Orange Blossom Brioche Pull Apart Rolls
Exploring California 4: Coyote Hills Regional Park + Coconut Curry Soup-Salad
When we moved to California, I promised myself we would spend as much time outside as possible. We would hike, camp, walk, run, and bike (if I ever re-learn, it's definitely NOT like riding a bike, you CAN forget) our way across Northern California. Apparently I forgot I was in residency -- it's a slow … Continue reading Exploring California 4: Coyote Hills Regional Park + Coconut Curry Soup-Salad
