(picture from http://vvngirlyhead.blogspot.com) I have an editorial internship at a magazine in NYC for the summer, so I’ll be cooking in my kitchenette here, exploring the exciting world of toaster ovens and hotplates. I will also most definitely be exploring the New York food scene. Last night, my friend Anna introduced me to Empanada Mama in…
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Bob’s Red Mill Scones
1 bowl. 1 spoon. 4 ingredients. Endless variations. Sign. Me. Up. Or so I thought. I’ve had a bag of Bob’s Red Mill Whole Grain Scottish Oatmeal Scone Mix (with currants) on my pantry shelf for a few months now. Since I woke up hungry for breakfast but couldn’t bring myself to eat a bowl…
Honey Spice Bread
One of my most treasured cookbooks is a collection of recipes from 15 French Patisserie that a very special friend gave me after a trip to Paris. Sometimes, I flip through the book just to look at the pictures – it’s one of those books. Even though it’s far from Fall, I love the warm…
Linguini with Asparagus and Shiitaki Mushrooms
Since I’ve been getting cozy with my cookies, I felt like a healthy lunch was in order. I got a box of vegetables from Boston Organics yesterday and it had the most perfect bouquet of asparagus inside. So, for lunch today, I boiled up some whole wheat linguini and mixed it with asparagus and shiitake…
Chocolate Toffee Cookies
Exams are finally over and I’m back in the kitchen. When I was studying for my last final, econometrics-bah!, all I could think of was how much I wanted to spend a day in my kitchen baking and listening to good music. (good is relative here. My type of good music while baking includes hits…
Mac and Cheese Redux
I’ve been planted at my desk studying for finals and finishing up projects for school. Yesterday, I had an exam at 2pm, but wanted to make sure I had a good lunch because that’s one less thing to worry about during the final! I had a bad experience with stomach grumblings at the SAT (so…
Mediterranean Chicken Pita
Lunch time! Raiding the fridge…carrots? hummus? chicken? Looks like the making of a Mediterranean pita. Packed with protein and loaded with vegetables, this lunch will satisfy your hunger pains and help you resist snacking on a heavy dessert. You can leave out the meat for a veggie sandwich, or substitute turkey or tempeh! Mediterranean Chicken…
Caroline is a freelance writer, nutrition communication consultant, and counselor with a holistic approach to healthy living. 
