Author Archives: Anita!

Cauliflower Rassa

Learning my mom’s recipes has been all about getting familiar with “families” of ingredients.  These families are what makes up the various curry powders and pastes.  One family, already featured in the Chana Masala recipe, consists of cumin, coriander, turmeric, … Continue reading

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Mushroom & Brown Rice Casserole

I thought I’d take the opportunity to talk about composting.  Last July Ari and I started a little pile in the backyard next to our garden, circumscribed it with chicken wire, and left it to stew in its own filth.  We add to … Continue reading

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Millet Polenta Blackberry Muffins

This post is because of our friend Will, who got accepted to Case med a couple of months ago.  We’ve known him for over a year as a classmate in the masters program, and for a semester as one of … Continue reading

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Sesame Coleslaw

When I started medical school, no one ever told me how hard anatomy would be.  Sure, I was apprised of the volume of subject material (truly: in 2011 I’ve forgotten more about the intrinsic muscles of the foot than I will ever … Continue reading

Posted in Salads, Vegetarian | 8 Comments