So we went to Whole Foods recently in search of banana leaves. Wait? Did I hear you right? Yes, I said banana leaves. Recently through switching to cast iron, Frank and I discovered that I am highly sensitive and possibly allergic to aluminum. I stopped using aluminum deodorant long ago, but I didn’t think to…
I kept seeing a recipe for homemade ginger ale on Facebook, and I had lots of fresh ginger on hand, so I decided to make it! There are two pretty obvious reasons why you should make homemade ginger ale. One, it’s made with ginger, which has numerous health benefits. And two, it’s fermented, which, as…
I’ll never forget a story I read about a group of 2nd graders who went on a field trip to a farm. Although I can’t remember where I read it originally, I will tell you that the story is true, which is why it has remained so memorable to me. On their tour of the…
My darling babies, Sometimes I think my heart might explode from all the longing I have to meet you. To see your sweet faces. To kiss your sweet toes. Sometimes at night I dream about what you might look like and long to hold you close to my bosom. I already love you so much,…
Quick and easy to prepare, and spiced with ginger, asafoetida, and fennel seeds, this urad dal dish is as comforting as it is aromatic. It can be eaten as either a side dish or a stew, and for all its simplicity, is incredibly flavorful—a treat for the senses. Now, technically, this should be made with…
Every day feels like a new adventure in my kitchen. Even dishes I’ve made before take on new life as I incorporate something new I’ve learned as I spend more time in my kitchen. Rogan Josh is the perfect example of how improving my Indian meals required one simple thing: the secret ingredient of TIME.…