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May 2024

Who needs an introduction, anyway?
Tons of recipes, a few book recommendations, and toddler tips that are working for us right now
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February 2024

On bilingual parenting & lowering the bar
Plus sticky ribs, lots of chickpeas, and an aside on prenatal vitamins
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On community and chocolate tofu mousse
Plus a side rant about sterile water injections
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Hello, it's me....
I was wondering if after (almost) 2 years, you'd like some recipes?
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July 2022

A guide to feeding yourself in San Francisco
One former resident's opinionated but not-at-all comprehensive take
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May 2022

On leaving San Francisco
...and the push-pull of the bucket list vs the overflowing pantry
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February 2022

On doing the bare minimum
Plus this weekend’s group meals, and 100 days of ukulele
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January 2022

Lessons from Vegetarian January
Crispy tofu nuggets, fancy mushrooms, sooo many beans - and some great sci-fi!
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On starting afresh
Featuring vegetarian January, Steerswomen, and drunk hamsters
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2021 in Review
I.e. the books, recipes, and self-care strategies that got me through the year
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November 2021

On butternut squash pie
Plus more thoughts on deep frying, and gift ideas for the cooking-inclined in your life
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