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While the Dutch garb is a bit in the future, I'm getting started now because I happen to have all the supplies on hand to start the most time intensive part: knitting my stockings. There are a couple of design considerations and historical notes to take into account here. The first, and most important is… Continue reading Dutch Renaissance Part 1
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
A Twist of Metaphor 