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Review: Losing Sight by Tati Richardson
ARC provided by the author, I also bought my own copy. This post includes affiliate links that may kick us a small percentage at no cost to you if you use them to shop. So if this post is useful, please use them to support my work -- it's so appreciated! When things are…
February 21, 20250Comments37Views
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We Tried Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Yellow Mini Sheet Cake
with Chocolate Frosting! I've been on alert for Trader Joe's Yellow Mini Sheet Cake with chocolate frosting after seeing u/aswewaltz posted it in NY on Reddit 8 days ago. Every trip, I was disappointed. But today...finally... TJ's in the PNW have been blessed with the new gluten free sheet cake. So let's cut into it!…
February 20, 20250Comments40Views
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We Tried Trader Joe’s Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns
I was skeptical when I saw that Trader Joe's newest dumpling was teriyaki-flavored. Teriyaki in a bao? I imagined a gloopy super sweet soy-based sauce overwhelming the veg filling. But now that I've tried Trader Joe's Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns? I think it's meant to be more of a shorthand toward a sweet,…
February 18, 20250Comments62Views
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Soups

Speedy Chicken Posole is a Fall Favorite

It's October. Soup weather has set in. In the last few… Read More

Damn, That’s Good: The First Mess’ Lentil Soup

It's soup season. But have you already run through your tried-and-trues?… Read More

Winter White Cauliflower and Potato Chowder

You can tell it's winter by the number of bowls in… Read More

Easy Slow Cooker Pho with Tofu and Vegetables

Growing up not far from Little Saigon, pho shops all had… Read More

Soup, There It Is: Rosemary-Scented Minestrone

Sliding in to the second week of January, it’s so-far-so-good on… Read More

Meatless Monday: Chunky Vegetarian Chili

I’m a convert to Texas chili, having grown up on a… Read More

Bittman’s Corn Chowder with Chorizo and Green Onion

  When corn is finally in season, it's hard not to… Read More

Rustic Tuscan Chickpea Soup

Oh, humble chickpea, when we met at the Sizzler salad bar… Read More