My family loves Mexican-inspired food. Growing up we had it at least once a week. Tacos were a long time favorite in my house -- my mom would do some variation of tortillas, beans, cheese, and veggies. When I tell people this most are like, oh cool, and some are just aghast, asking how I could … Continue reading Avocado-Cilantro Crema
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Buckwheat and Quinoa Salad: Lunch for Days!
A little while back I went with my friend Tanya to a Russian food store and she pointed out whole buckwheat to me. A long time favorite of my mom for it's gluten-free nature (contrary to its name), I've used buckwheat flour, but never the actual pseudocereal itself. So I figured why not and bought it. … Continue reading Buckwheat and Quinoa Salad: Lunch for Days!
Lauri’s Kale & Brussels Sprouts Salad with Fried Goat Cheese
Guest post by my dear friend Lauri. She is an amazing friend and an excellent cook. ----- Hi there! My name is Lauri. Mita & I have been friends since day 1 of medical school, and it still amazes me to think about how far we've both come since then. One of the many blessings … Continue reading Lauri’s Kale & Brussels Sprouts Salad with Fried Goat Cheese
Cauliflower Bowl
I want to do things this summer/fall. I'll make a list. That way I'll get like 80% of them done. 1. Kayak on the charles 2. Get through Native Son, Notes on a Native Son, Queen of Shadows, and Lolita. A mix of books. 3. Join a book club. 4. Go camping x 2...hopefully in … Continue reading Cauliflower Bowl
Vegetarian Meatballs
I am a fourth year medical student. It is still peculiar to say. It's odd to have a definitive answer when someone asks me what residency I am applying into, and to say that I have finished my Sub-I (sub-internship) rotation. There is so much I want to say about third year. It was wonderful … Continue reading Vegetarian Meatballs
Frozen Banana Bites
So third year is over. That happened. I'm taking some time to process, but I'll probably write about it. Let's be real actually, I'm not taking time to process, I'm studying for the Step 2 Boards and shoving my eyeballs into Bob's Burgers. And looking at desserts. Buuut I don't have eggs. Let's ignore that … Continue reading Frozen Banana Bites
Mint and Pea Crostini with Pickled Radishes and Burrata
Spring has finally laid its gentle hand on the winter-weary backs of Bostonians. That's my fancy way of saying -- it's SPRING! I classify that temperatures above 32F. The icebergs have melted (mostly), the sun is out (sometimes), and I don't have to wear multiple layers to brave the wintry winds (usually). Celebration wouldn't be … Continue reading Mint and Pea Crostini with Pickled Radishes and Burrata
GF Cucumber Canape
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
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
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)
The Clumsy Cook 