Ever since coming home, I have focused more and more on gluten-free cooking. I have made a gluten-free pizza crust which was surprisingly good, some gluten free Indian foods, and other cool stuff. But for … Continue reading Coconut Macroons! (Gluten Free)
Author: Mita
Weiner’s Bride: An Example of Sexism in Politics
Mass media storm about a congressman with the unfortunate last name recently: Anthony Weiner. This post is sort-of about him. It's more about his wife. Let me provide some background: Huma Abedin graduated from GW University, worked with Hilary Clinton since 1996, and is now one of her deputy chiefs of staff. So she's … Continue reading Weiner’s Bride: An Example of Sexism in Politics
For H- (Black Bean Burgers)
So a while back, T- and I had a friend over for dinner...and I figured I'd try my hand at Homemade Black Bean Burgers. T- and I had started making black beans and keeping them in the fridge for random protein, plus they're tasty to have with anything...tacos, with eggs, etc. So I made them, … Continue reading For H- (Black Bean Burgers)
Invitations and Layered Triple Berry Ganache Chocolate Cake
It's getting real. We sent out invitations. They're so beautiful... How crazy is that? I'm getting married. Luckily I kinda like guy I'm marrying 😉 Honestly, people keep asking me how it feels. I don't feel different (except for the decision making, but thank god for my mother whose doing most of the … Continue reading Invitations and Layered Triple Berry Ganache Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Sprinkle Rice Krispies
My city is surprisingly green. When you think Texas, you think cowboy hats, boots, and Clint Eastwood. We have most of those things (sans Mr. Eastwood), but there are parts of this diverse state that are totally green, and my area is one of them. It's lush, while being hot, humid and muggy. Which is … Continue reading Chocolate Sprinkle Rice Krispies
Home Births
Home Births are Uncommon But on the Rise Summary: Though still relatively uncommon, there has been a rise in the number of home births among non-Hispanic white women. The only other ethnic group that showed a slight increase was Asian and Pacific Islanders. My Thoughts: Birthing is a very personal and private event, and the mother … Continue reading Home Births
Presenting: The wonderful, the awesome, the S-! (and a stuffed pepper)
This is a first for the Clumsy Cook Blog, but please welcome a guest writer: me! I just wanted to share that being friends with M- is an exercise in recognizing and coming to terms with your own laziness. M- and I have many similarities. We were both science majors, lived on the same hallway … Continue reading Presenting: The wonderful, the awesome, the S-! (and a stuffed pepper)
OMG…Two-Bite Cocoa Jam Cookies (and they’re vegan too!)
I found this blog a little while back, 17andbaking, which just had the most beautiful pictures and excellent writing that I added it to the list of blogs that I read regularly. As I was searching through the recipe list after T- left for Dallas, I found this recipe...I didn't have any eggs in the fridge, … Continue reading OMG…Two-Bite Cocoa Jam Cookies (and they’re vegan too!)
Chard Gratin: the healthy/creamy dinner
So I told a friend a while ago that I'd post this recipe, so here goes. T- and I decided to do a CSA (community supported agriculture) this winter season. I read about it over winter break and thought, neat! We eat basically all organic anyways, we try and eat in season, it'd be nice … Continue reading Chard Gratin: the healthy/creamy dinner
A British Breakfast
Arguably the easiest international breakfast ever. A few weekends ago, T- and I went over to a friend's house in Austin. She and her boyfriend had this lovely apartment near 6th street, and we enjoyed ourselves very much As a mid-afternoon snack on our second day there, our lovely yet tiny hostess suggested beans and … Continue reading A British Breakfast
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