We are trying to support a local restaurant once per week during quarantine. A few days ago, we ordered Chinese takeout. We got tofu and stir fried mixed vegetables in brown sauce, Szechuan string beans, egg rolls, and cheese wontons. It was tasty and delicious. But there was too much rice. Fried rice is the […]
Welp, it’s day 2 of the delicious apple scones from yesteryear. How does time work in quarantine anyway? No one knows. It’s still a mystery. On Day 1, we ate the scones directly from the pan. We used plates, but it was just to maintain some semblance of civility. I was in day 4 of […]
Well, given the enormous backlash against my intentionally divisive social media posts about apples, I thought I would demonstrate that the apple is indeed a more useful fruit than just a peanut butter delivery device and the shining star of pies. Here’s the twitter version (the facebook version got very ugly, very quickly): Apples are […]
Feeling nostalgic for the days of cold lunches at your desk? Having trouble working from home? Miss your office habits? This is the meal for you. Step 1: Find some wasa wafers in your cupboard. They’re back there. You forgot about them 5 months ago, but when you rearranged your pantry last night out of […]
Worried that overpriced hipters food will no longer be an option with the impending economic doom? Learn how to make hipster food at home (and wonder why you ever paid an extra two dollars for siracha aioli)! Tofu Bites Press a block of tofu – i.e., wrap it in an old cloth (think of it […]
During this dinner (two days ago), Anjali and I had our first quarrel as roommates. Are peppers and onions better roasted or sautéed? Dear reader, we all know the answer to this question: when it comes to any meal involving a tortilla, roasted is better. Author’s Note: Anjali feels strongly that peppers are better roasted […]
Here it is. The first quarantine recipe. Original date: 03/16/2020 Step 1: You take the box, and you follow the instructions. If you’re vegetarian, you ignore the fact that the bullion is actually chicken based. St. Peter will understand. If you’re not vegetarian, you’re going to hate the next step. Step 2: Chop up some […]
