Author: Michelle

Eggplant Curry with Beef

Nothing confirms my lust for traveling like 21° weather and a ton of wind watching Vimeo videos on a city. The travel bug is biting hard. September feels like so long ago, so I’m itching to get back out there and see the world. I think 

Meatballs and Gravy over Arugula

More arugula! Who is surprised? Anyone? Didn’t think so. There is even a container of it in the fridge right now. So much love for arugula. Easily as much as I love meatballs. If you make sure to use gluten-free oats, pretty sure this constitutes 

Smoked Kielbalsa and White Bean Stew

I’ve started taking public transit almost exclusively. If I’m not on the train, I’m using my legs. It’s been equal parts refreshing and frustrating. It’s only been about a month. Nice, albeit cool and windy, weather helps. I hate having to plan my day around 

Pappardelle with Prosciutto and Potatoes

I am seriously pining for longer days. Taking Roma for a five mile walk in the early afternoon, makes me either want to come home and bake or prep something for the grill. As soon as I start seriously considering it, I realize it’s going 

Beef Queso Dip

It has been suggested that I make something gluten-free (“GF”). My sister partakes in the diet, as do several friends. If you’ve been here for any length of time, you know that I’m a gluten fan. I don’t always eat it, but it’s never a 

Swordfish Involtini

One of my birthday presents finally arrived. Andrew picked me up a subscription to La Cucina Italiana, my favorite food magazine of all time. Six to eight weeks they said. I sat down eagerly to read it. The couch becoming home to my backside and