5 Tips for Perfectly Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

5 Tips for Perfectly Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

Understanding egg chemistry is the key to perfectly fluffy scrambled eggs. Not only are eggs an extremely nutritious food, but because of their unique protein structure, eggs are one of the most versatile ingredients.

Spicy Miso Bird’s Nest Soba Soup

Spicy Miso Bird’s Nest Soba Soup

There is something innately soothing about a bowl of miso soup.  I have always been fascinated by the umami taste, and yet prior to this week, I had never cooked with miso.  Honestly, I didn't even know what miso looked like or where to buy it. As someone who usually cooks in the Italian style, [...]

Teaming Up in the Kitchen Part II: Julie’s Turkey Burgers

Teaming Up in the Kitchen Part II: Julie’s Turkey Burgers

If you've read Teaming Up in the Kitchen: Matt’s Sweet Potato Fries you'll know that both Matthew and I believe we are the top chef in the kitchen.  Instead of this leading to conflict as you would think, it usually leads to a rather splendid multi-course meal. When planning dinner, we usually think of what we have [...]

Tagliatelle with Carmelized Shallots, Mushrooms, and Kale

Tagliatelle with Carmelized Shallots, Mushrooms, and Kale

Yes, summer is definitely over, but there are many things to love about fall and winter.  One of those is the cuisine.  Colder weather tends to bring on richer deeper flavors and warmer cozier meals, something that I am definitely a fan of.  This dish contains many ingredients that I am also definitely a fan [...]

A Culinary Round-up of Charlottesville

A Culinary Round-up of Charlottesville

Know where to eat on your next trip to the beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia.

Salad Dressing Chic: 4 healthy tasty recipes from my closet… I mean kitchen

Salad Dressing Chic: 4 healthy tasty recipes from my closet… I mean kitchen

Is it strange that I get as excited about a nice bottle of olive oil as I do about an expensive pair of shoes? Learn how to dress your salad in four healthy ways.

Teaming Up in the Kitchen: Matt’s Sweet Potato Fries

Teaming Up in the Kitchen: Matt’s Sweet Potato Fries

Cooking and creating together for healthy fries and a healthy relationship.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Peanut Butter... Chocolate... Banana... Now imagine these in cookie form.

Cilantro Red Pepper Pesto

Cilantro Red Pepper Pesto

Hi Friends, This week's a short one, as I have to get back to studying for the GRE, which I will be taking on Wednesday morning.  This week I've been craving the comfort foods courtesy of my long days of studying.  My favorite comfort food in Berkeley is Cheeseboard.  For those who've never heard of [...]

Spicy Green Chile Chicken Pozole to Ring in Fall

Spicy Green Chile Chicken Pozole to Ring in Fall

As we ring in the beginning of fall when the leaves begin to turn and we begin to dust off our sweater collection, I'll offer up a soup recipe, as fall also marks the beginning of soup season. My boyfriend and I have both been fighting off colds this past week and feeling a bit [...]