I used to make decisions with no regard for anyone or really anything. I’m not talking about little decisions, like whether to buy light wash or dark wash jeans or whether to…
Author: emiglia
Early Morning Carrot Soup
I’ve always liked mornings. In recent years, I may not have been around to greet them as much–college will do that to you–but I’ve always liked them. I remember walking to school…
Pet Peeves
People who stand on the left side of escalators. Slow internet. No internet. Not having to pee the entire time you’re walking home and then suddenly desperately having to pee and not…
Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Pintxos in San Sebastian
I am horrible at making decisions. This applies to most areas of my life, but is especially in choosing what to order at a restaurant. I can deliberate over the menu for…
Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal
When I was 17 years old, I attended a boarding school in Massachusetts… that much I think you know. When I was 17 years old, I was also very socially awkward… I…
Pissaladière
People don’t change. Or at least… that’s always been my theory. Sure, you can change your mind, change your hair, change your job or even change your life, but I’m fairly certain…
Crème Catalane
When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. I’ve always had a hard time with that proverb, not because I don’t believe it’s true, but because I’ve always had a hard time with…
Gazpacho
When I was growing up on Long Island in the summertime, my favorite thing in the world was a whole day spent at the beach. I loved arriving in the morning, towels…
Steaks with Parsley Sauce
I don’t think I’ve ever been so happy to do something I’m so bad at. I’m not talking about cooking: I was never bad at cooking. I was insecure, I had things…
Tomato Salad
I don’t know when my home stopped being my home. It seems as though it just happened yesterday, in a split second, that moment before sleep and awake and suddenly it was…