Subtitle: "or why milkshakes make me cry" When I lived in Russia off and on from 2005-2009, I looked forward to glimmers of light in between long stretches in the former USSR. One of those glimmers of light was traveling to London, which I did every chance I got. I don't have the space to go into what's going on politically in Russia right now, I'm glad to be home, glad my … [Read more...]
Heirloom carrot cake
It's been a little over two weeks since I last updated. I never planned to take a hiatus even when everything happened, but in the end, it couldn't be helped given the circumstances. My sweet grandmother did indeed leave us on April 2nd, a day that is already unforgettable because it’s my birthday. My eyes had been sore for two weeks as we watched her slip away more and more … [Read more...]
Dark chocolate M&M and sea salt cookies
This, my friends, is the ultimate grown up cookie. What is more comforting than an M&M cookie? What is more delightful to the palate than dark chocolate and sea salt? The day after I made these, I had cookies for breakfast & lunch and I had to force myself to eat a normal dinner. Not ideal. Monday morning they were brought to work and gone in under 5 minutes … [Read more...]
The perfect tea cookie (with almonds, cinnamon and vanilla)
When I lived in Russia as a student, my host mom kept a pantry full of snacks, the sole purpose of which were to accompany tea. These were often some Danish butter cookies or similar store-bought treat, but it was the ritual that mattered. There is something very elegant and timeless about keeping tea snacks on hand. It’s a subtle message to the world that you’re open for … [Read more...]