Visiting my family in Chicago as a child was so exciting—of course, the city was great fun. Also, my grandfather would make breakfast, and his molletes were spicy and delicious, and something I never had at home. Here is that recipe, for Labor Day. These little open-faced breakfast sandwiches are super easy to make. My grandfather... Continue Reading →
I love reading other people’s food blogs, just as much as I like writing and cooking. Having a vast network of other writers and kitchen experimenters is wonderful: tons of ideas, and plenty of cooks to answer questions or give suggestions. So, I’ve made a list of the Michigan-based food writers whose blogs I like... Continue Reading →
I first had this drink in Turkey, and loved its unusual flavor, and how it could take the edge off an appetite. During sweltering summer days, it was the perfect drink when it was too hot to eat anything aside from salad. Like a light version of kefir, ayran is a yogurt-based drink, and one... Continue Reading →
It was a perfect day to spend in Detroit. Every time I leave Detroit and come back, I wonder why I left in the first place. Especially seeing the new growth, business and development— particularly outside the downtown/Midtown area— I have been very happy to see the city grow and really start to make steps... Continue Reading →
I now understand why almost all the gluten-free pizzas I order are the same size: they just might be Schär’s pizza crust. However, it’s not bad pizza crust. While I’ve been meaning to work on a good pizza dough recipe, I haven’t found the time yet. (Grad school, yo.) It costs 15 zlotys (about 5... Continue Reading →
If you’re in western Michigan, you gotta stop by the Crow’s Nest— for their delicious vegan breakfasts, and excellent coffee.Makes breakfast simple, yet delicious again— and when you’re looking for good vegan food, that’s not always an easy task. The scrambles are huge—I couldn’t finish either— but I still found room for the fresh fruit.... Continue Reading →
Eggplants are funny vegetables— lovely color, delicate flavor, but if cooked wrong, they’re pretty tasteless and horrible. And badly cooked eggplant has actually ended two dates I’ve been on. One was years ago, when a fellow came over to my place, ignored my gentle suggestions for food I do like, and made this big deal... Continue Reading →
Pizza is a theme this week, and I need to give a shout out to another vegan and gluten-free friendly pizza place I’ve found, on the west side of the state: the Mitten Brewery, in Grand Rapids. You want Daiya cheese on your pizza? With some Morningstar vegan chicken, and vegan chorizo? Yup, they can... Continue Reading →
So, my ultimate goal is finding gluten-free pierogi— one that was sadly unsuccessful in Poland. However, between visiting friends and family, and starting teaching again, a trek across Ypsilanti and metro Detroit for Old World Gluten-Free Pierogi will have to wait. But when I saw Conte’s gluten-free cheese ravioli at the Meijer's in Ypsilanti, I... Continue Reading →
Milestones: I am officially finished with my master’s degree, all paperwork finalized and diploma in hand. Woo! And no better way to celebrate achievements than with a family get together, pizza, and playing Pomp and Circumstance on kazoos. (What, your family doesn’t do that? Weird.) Also, I can now offer a review of Cottage Inn... Continue Reading →
Detroiter in Poland 