We’ve all been there. You gotta eat and you gotta eat NOW. Buuut you you didn’t wake up at the crack of dawn, you didn’t soak the beans like you were supposed to overnight, you didn’t marinate the meat in advance, heck you haven’t even been to the grocery store in weeks… You need some shortcuts––last […]
Our Top Picks for Quick and Easy Noodle Soups
Today we have a roundup of some of our favorite quick and easy noodle soup recipes from the blog. Growing up, my mom’s noodle soup repertoire covered just a couple of basic variations of noodle soup that would show up on the dinner table on busy days and for light lunches. If we craved anything […]
23 Things to Do in Maui
We recently went to Maui! In short, an epic time was had by all (me, Sarah, and our cousins). And in full length, here are some of the things we did and some things you can do if you happen to find yourself on this most glorious of Hawaiian islands. Before we jump in, I […]
Our Top 19 Traditional Chinese Vegan Recipes
Here on the blog we try to cater to a broad range of tastes and diets, but of course, there’s no denying that our family is solidly omnivorous with a carnivorous bent. Over the years, however, like many people, we’ve started to eat much more veggies and are actively trying to eat less meat. That […]
A Merry Jewish Christmas: Chinese Takeout Classics
The traditions of the Jewish Christmas may vary from family to family, but one custom that prevails is heading over to your favorite Chinese restaurant, which, of course, is open, chowing down on a full roster of Chinese takeout classics, and then going to the movie theater to take in a Christmas blockbuster. In the […]
Big Bend National Park: “Splendid Isolation” in West Texas
A tent surrounded by nothing but desert, a 2-hour trip to Mexico in a dust storm, and the first time I’ve ever looked overhead and seen the Milky Way. As the National Parks Service describes it, Big Bend National Park offers “splendid isolation,” and that description couldn’t be more accurate. I’m kind of letting the […]
Happy Birthday, ‘Murica: What to cook for July 4th weekend
Kaitlin here. It’s already the end of June which seems entirely improbable, but there it is–the long July 4th weekend of 2017 is upon us! Planning your July 4th weekend meals can be a bit tricky, especially if you’re looking to mix things up from what you’ve done in years past. We’ve got some inspiration […]
15 Minute After-School Special Noodles
15 Minute After-School Special Noodles is a recipe that has been our constant companion over the years. When I was eleven years old, my parents finally (“finally?”) deemed me and my sister old enough to stay home alone from when school let out at 2:45 to when they came home from work at 6:30. Before […]
