Author: Michelle

Cheese Tortellini with Sausage and a Chunky Tomato Sauce

Has anyone ever bought anything from Madewell? I’m looking at some shoes, but have no idea as to their quality since they’re a baby J. Crew. Gone are the days where I buy poorly made, shoddy quality shoes. I’d rather walk barefoot. I haven’t been 

Tomato and Goat Cheese Salad

If you’ve been following me on Instagram [@hootzen], you’ll notice I’ve been eating, eating, and doing some more eating lately [oh, and going to the zoo]. Andrew has family in town, so we do what we always do. Eating tour. It’s kind of hard not 

Mashed Broccoli and Potatoes

I’ve been craving the comfort of a fresh loaf of bread lately. The bakery in the grocery store across the street makes things pretty easy when I want a the mood strikes [that raw honey in the pantry might have had something to do with 

Flax Cornbread

Of all the awesome things I did this weekend, nothing tops the foie s’more ice cream I ateĀ [fois gras is fattened duck liver in case you were wondering…]. Friday was the epitome of a lazy day. It was the first time I had absolutely nothing 

Linguine with Crushed Pistachio and Eggs

Have I mentioned Food Cart Friday? I’m pretty sure I have. Most Friday’s, schedule permitting, Andrew comes downtown to eat lunch with me [cue the awws] at one of the million and three food carts. Sometimes we try something new, like Wayang the Indonesian street