I discovered the reason why Polish pumpkin soup is so savory and delicious— it has cheese in it. Not just any cheese, but melted brie. I had a bowl of this delicious soup at a pensjonat near the Czocha Castle in southwestern Poland. (A pensjonat is like a bed and breakfast, and a great way... Continue Reading →
The anti-New Year’s Resolution: Reverse Bucket list
Looking back, I think the reason I wanted to be a vampire as a teenager was so I’d have enough time to do everything. Not things like pay all my bills, of course— but fun things. Travel everywhere, learn languages, try out all the recipes I’ve bookmarked, read all the books I’ve bought. However, sometimes... Continue Reading →
Panicked in Detroit: remembering David Bowie
So, I don’t have any profound words for this. When Leonard Nimoy passed, I managed to whip up a Star Trek-inspired soup. But now, aside from listening to Bowie's music on repeat, I can't figure out how to properly commemorate him on this blog. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B5zmDz4vR4 I can’t even remember when, exactly, I became a Bowie... Continue Reading →