Neuroscientist + Curious Mind + Passionate Maker
I never knew you could grow cilantro in Utah! Cilantro is ubiquitous in hot weather cuisines, yet (as I just found out) it does not like to grow above 75 degrees F. Yesterday it was 70 degrees F and sunny, perfect for cilantro that loves to grow in the spring. The cilantro is not going to... Continue Reading →
I have a scary confession to make: it wasn't until I made this recipe that I had ever eaten cherry pie. When Ryan, my husband, found out I had never had cherry pie, he gave me the most unbelievable look. The whole cherry pie experiment started when I saw that Rowley's Red Barn was having a... Continue Reading →
When baking, "failure is always an option" (Adam Savage - Mythbusters). I managed to fail a lot when making pie crusts. However, I have now mastered making pie crusts thanks to one of my favorite food bloggers, Completely Delicious. You can find her original recipe here. I didn't deviate at all from her recipe, so... Continue Reading →
I find most generic olive oil and vinegar just as bitter and nasty as lettuce. Back in college, I learned that delicious olive oil existed. I was fortunate enough to come across some super extra virgin olive oil from nuns in San Jose, CA. The nuns loved telling the joke that it is the most extra... Continue Reading →
My hunt for a recipe that used up applesauce all began when my husband and I found out that he was going to be unemployed for an indeterminate amount of time. "Necessity is the mother of invention." I knew I was able to buy fresh apples from Allred Orchards at a steep discount, so the... Continue Reading →
