Welcome to the inside of my head
In 2014 and 2015, I inherited recipes written by the women in my family, including my mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Based on the dates they were alive, these recipes likely span from 1900-1985. I'm making them by following the original instructions as closely as I can. This is my history. It's been awhile, right? I'm… Continue reading Eating History 3: Broccoli Italienne
An amazingly versatile gravy that starts with a base of caramelized onions
A creamy, warm vegan soup made with roasted vegetables, garlic, and chickpeas
Okay, so gifted students and intuition, and why taking an introductory math class made me think of these things. (You, uh, might want to grab something to drink; this is likely to be long.) When I first started at the bank, my job was to figure out why there was a difference between what an… Continue reading Gifted Students and Trying Math Again
One of the fascinating things about this trip has been seeing two other major Midwestern cities in short succession, both of which are very different than my own. To understand this, though, you need to understand that in the time I’ve been in Minnesota I’ve learned that Minneapolis is “my city,” and St. Paul is… Continue reading Thinking about Midwestern Cities
A Twist of Metaphor 