Tag Archives: Huh

It may be time for new yeast

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Kate

When you buy bread machine yeast, it comes in a jar that lasts you forever. The jar that I have has to be over a year old. I’m sure that at the very least I bought it when I moved … Continue reading →

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My Acorn Squash Muffin Experiment

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Kate

Me: Do you have xanthum gum? Gluten-free friend: Yes, why? Me: I found a recipe on the internet that calls for that. I’ll bring you a muffin. Gluten-free friend: I’ll bring it tomorrow.   Yes, I found a recipe on … Continue reading →

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Something cool I’ve recently learned about the brain

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Kate

I don’t normally talk about things that I have learned whilst working on my PhD on this blog because I like to keep it as a sanity space for things that are outside of my work. But, I’ve learned something … Continue reading →

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Saag Aloo…well, Rapini Aloo

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Kate

I have a group of friends with which I craft and we get together about once a week during the school year to work on our projects, share in the trials and tribulations of crafting and show off the cool … Continue reading →

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American Gods

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Kate

I feel like I should love this book. Really, I do. (I also feel like I should have read it way before now instead of letting it languish on my shelf, but such is the way of things.) In this … Continue reading →

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Pop Culture Homework Assignment: Food Matters

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Kate

Yet another documentary in my netflix queue on what to eat and the impact of what eat on our bodies and the planet. This one focuses primarily on nutrition and medicine, making the claim that healthy, organic, plant based diets … Continue reading →

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Coffee

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Kate

This summer, coffee hasn’t sounded good to me.  This has come as a surprise not only to myself but to my loved ones because I have been a diehard fan of coffee for a very long time.  I’ve gone through … Continue reading →

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What should have been Seitan Bulgogi

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Kate

So, as you probably know, I’ve been thinking a lot about food lately.  I’ve decided to make the choice to eat less meat and this means making more vegetarian meals.  Since I’m not really sure I know how to be … Continue reading →

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CSA Share Fun Week 3: Oops

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Kate

It may be the case that someone had a cold and took a nap. It may also be the case that someone thought, “Oh, I should call and see if she needs help picking up the share. But, she didn’t … Continue reading →

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Can Anyone Explain This?

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Kate

So, I joined a gym recently.  Yes, I know I could go to school and use the facilities there, but there are two problems with that.  I like taking dance classes and spinning and yoga and all that sort of … Continue reading →

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