So I’m going to be upfront about something that is pretty much unheard of among grad students: I don’t really like coffee and I don’t generally drink it. My boyfriend likes to say that I like milk with a side of coffee. Really, I’m a tea drinker, but I do like pumpkin spice coffee—it’s perfect […]

Now that it’s late September, and still rather warm in upstate New York, I’m still in the mood for autumnal foods. How best to get those than pumpkin pie flavored ice pops? They’re flavored for the season, but luckily will allow you to avoid turning on your oven. The addition of the sweetened condensed milk […]

This recipe uses Chinese greens—but don’t worry, you don’t need to use these greens. This recipe will work with other greens like spinach or Swiss chard or something. If you use something like Swiss chard or kale though, just make sure you cut out the ribs. The ribs of choy sum get soft and sweet with […]

If you’ve never eaten roasted garlic, you’re absolutely missing out. Even if you think you’re not a fan of garlic, you should try this recipe: roasted garlic might change your mind. Where raw garlic is biting and sharp, roasted garlic is mellow, sweet, and earthy. Read my post on the science of garlic to learn more about […]