Nothing seems to help heal a cold faster than homemade Matzo Ball Soup. Thanks to my friend, Leah, for bringing me some!
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Coffee with Kerrygold butter and coconut oil
So, I had to try it. Everyone’s talking about how it gives you energy and boosts your metabolism and focus. (The easiest container on hand was a Samuel Smith beer glass. I swear it’s coffee!). I’m not sure that I felt all the benefits, but I definitely liked the flavor. The butter makes it tastes …
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Easter Feasting
So much food! Typical Loda feast. I can’t believe I like ham so much. I used to think I wasn’t a ham person, but I guess TJ’s Spiral Ham has converted me. We also tried special Easter Polish sausage from Paulina Meat Market. (Later grilled) Brussels sprouts cooked in pancetta fat and olive oil, and …
Hooray for Bread
Finally, a book that is teaching kids what’s really important.
Chickpea flour pancakes
They are more dense and savory than regular flour pancakes. I just had butter on hand to put on them, but they might be good with some of Trader Joe’s Mango Chutney or Tzatziki sauce.
Je suis a pug with ennui
Whipped butter in a tiny jar
All I want in life is whipped butter. There’s something about it’s wonderful fluffiness that makes it superior to regular butter. Here is a picture from breakfast with Leah at Mindy’s Hot Chocolate. The Mexican hot chocolate (with cinnamon and cayenne) was perfect. Not too sweet or rich. The food was delicious and fresh and …
So wrong it’s right
French fries, ground beef, cheddar cheese. Hamburger pizza. So good. From Big G’s Pizza.
A fine, fine line
It’s a fine line between genius and madness. This is one of those cases. My friend Sam and I had a craving for nachos made out of TJ’s Cheese Crunchies. While I think the shape of Cheese Crunchies don’t really make good nacho chips, melted Mexican shredded cheese on top of them is definitely good …
Warm food and friends
Here is a Chinese hot pot made by my friend Tony’s mom and her boyfriend. This is the perfect winter food. Full of squid balls, fish balls, meat balls, sliced beef, leafy greens, and lotus root. I swear this food warmed all our insides and cured all our winter blues.