Crisped Fingerling Potatoes

There is a lot to love about these potatoes. They are incredibly fast and easy to make, they’re delicious, they have great texture, and they fit in perfectly with both breakfast and dinner. They’re one of a select few potato preparations that David can’t get enough of. I bet you won’t be able to either! The first thing you have to do to enjoy this fabulous side dish is cook your potatoes. You can bake them or boil them, but for … Continue reading

These Are a Few of My Faaa-vor-ite Things

As much as I love kitten whiskers (I actually have a collection of them at home, leftover from when I’d find them as a kid) and wrapped packages, there are two other things in my daily life that make me even happier. The first is Trader Joe’s lavender lotion. It makes me happy to look at because its bottle and label are really pretty, but the best part is that it smells like a spa! Ahhhh, instant relaxation. It is … Continue reading

Hummus at Home

We recently bought a can of chickpeas. I don’t know why because I dislike chickpeas’ gritty texture. They have been banned from my salads! But I’m glad we bought them because it motivated me to finally try making hummus at home. And it’s delicious!! Unfortunately, I did not have any tahini (sesame seed paste), and Trader Joe’s (the only supermarket within walking distance of my apartment) did not carry it. No surprise there. So I decided to make my own. … Continue reading