Sometimes Your Kid Gets Stitches and You Make Fluffy Pancakes
My son needed stitches. The next morning, he wanted pancakes. This felt like a perfectly reasonable time to forget my usual healthy swaps.
Homemade La Scala: The Salad That Barely Feels Like a Salad
A playful homemade take on the La Scala salad, loaded with crisp lettuce, garbanzo beans, salami, provolone, Parmesan, and plenty of tangy dressing.
You Worked Hard for This Career. You’re Still Allowed to Reinvent It.
Career reinvention doesn’t always mean starting over. I explore how professionals can rethink their work, use their expertise differently, and build a career that feels more fulfilling.
Billie Went There.
I don’t know who Billie is, but apparently their marketing team woke up and chose armpit.
IKEA Prioritized My Note. I Still Didn’t Have a Bed.
My IKEA delivery never arrived despite selecting unattended delivery. What followed was 90 minutes of customer service, excuses, and one prioritized note.
Sweet & Spicy Lime Edamame: a Two Minute Recipe I’ll Make Again
I’ve been underestimating edamame. Here’s what I learned about this protein-packed little soybean, plus my easy lime, Sriracha and sesame edamame recipe.
Apparently, I Can’t Even Make Eggs Without Thinking About Physicians
What does making eggs have to do with physician autonomy? A glimpse inside the thoughts that occupy my brain, even during a supposedly simple lunch.
Greek Yogurt Ruined Greek Yogurt for Me
Greek yogurt hits differently in Greece. After eating it everywhere we went, I came home determined to recreate the classic honey-and-walnut version.
The Ferry to Paros: Half the Adventure
Taking the high-speed ferry from Athens to Paros was an adventure of its own, from luggage chaos and freddos onboard to a dramatic Greek-island arrival.