A little (maybe closer to a long) while ago, my friend Eric demanded I send him recipes “so that he might be jolly.” I immediately thought of pies, but then I thought the likelihood of Eric preparing a pie was small. The reasons for this are as follows: Eric lives in New York City, where […]
Vegetable Geeks
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Vegetable Geeks: My Comfort Food
Nine days ago, a member of my family died. It was my 18 year old cat. I knew the day would come sooner than I was ready. It always does. Memories of my feline, Yoyo, stretch all the way back to the 9 year old version of me. I can hardly remember life before her. […]
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Baklava: For the Sweet Tooth
I have never made baklava before, but it was not as difficult as I had expected it to be. It does have a lot of steps to it but I assure you, your stomach will thank you.
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Vegetable Geeks: Rhapsody in Greens and Reds and Yellows
Hi there! Welcome to the first blog post by vegetable geeks Melody and Theresa. We are both vegetable-loving Iowa City folks who enjoy cooking and baking for the pleasure of both the soul and the tongue. We’re embarking on a three-month project to document our joie de vivre de cooking, and inviting whomever cares to […]
