It’s Lo-Fi Gourmet’s 1st birthday this week, so I baked it a cake. [I was going to completely redesign the website but instead I went to a perfume event, cooked two soups, did yoga, rewatched the Katharine Hepburn–Cary Grant classic, Bringing Up Baby, etc.—blog makeover failed but it was a fantastic weekend! Also, I was going … Continue reading Vanilla Cake with Burnt Caramel Frosting and Milk Chocolate Ganache
Next week is Lo-Fi Gourmet’s 1st birthday, which is hard to believe! I have been posting every single Monday for a year (whether I feel like it or not—yes, I love cooking, photographing, and blogging, but I’m not gonna lie, there have been a few times this year that I haven’t exactly been overcome with … Continue reading Chicken Noodle Soup
I recently read an article about the idea that trying one new thing per week can make you a happier person. After the stress of this first week of what may be a long political nightmare, I was ready for some extra happiness, so I tried two new things: sending letters to my state senators … Continue reading Grapefruit Brûlée
It was over eight years ago that I joined the celebratory crowds in Chicago as president-elect Obama gave his acceptance speech. People flooded the streets and I danced with strangers to “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” as we cheered and cheered, happy to be witnessing history being made and excited for what was to come. This Friday, … Continue reading The Obamas’ White House Spinach Pie
This summer, feeling stifled by the city heat and eager to get on with summer and into autumn, I wrote about the Danish concept of hygge, or cozy living. I wanted to use the concept, though it’s most associated with winter (curling up by the fireplace under a soft blanket . . . the fireplace aspect … Continue reading Coconut Curry Squash Soup with Basil & Chili Oil
It finally snowed this past weekend, and I settled in for some cozy winter baking. I’ve been enjoying these scones for breakfast with big steaming mugs of café au lait, pretending I’m not soon going to drag myself into the slushy city streets to the gym, to work, to try on wedding dresses (eek!), or what … Continue reading Cranberry Ginger Scones
Since Andrew is from Phoenix, AZ, I’m lucky enough to get to spend time there several times a year visiting family and relaxing. We just got back from a Phoenix trip, during which we did some cooking, hiking, and restauranting. Over the years I’ve managed to find some places I really enjoy in the Phoenix area—here’s … Continue reading Phoenix-Area Restaurant Guide
Is anyone else dealing with a holiday leftovers situation? After a visit with my family in Pennsylvania, we’re spending this week in Phoenix with Andrew’s family. We had a delicious standing rib roast with Yorkshire pudding for our Chrismukkah dinner and now are enjoying some sliders made from the leftovers. If you’re not having any … Continue reading Roast Beef Sliders with Horseradish Cream
2016, you’re almost over, and I’m so happy! Today the electoral college went ahead and confirmed the dismal 2017 forecast, and news from the rest of the world recently has been extraordinarily terrible too, but I’m looking forward to at least symbolically closing this year’s chapter. This weekend Andrew and I spent time with friends at … Continue reading Coffee Break, with Panettone
Do you ever feel like the holiday season would make a lot more sense if stretched out to include January and February as well to make time for everything? Work parties, friend parties, holiday gigs if you’re a musician, family, travel . . . eek I haven’t had much time to cook recently, have you? … Continue reading Eggplant-Beef Ragu over Cavatappi with Fresh Ricotta & Basil
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