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United in Chamin: This is How We Stew It
*cue Montell Jordan as background music* This recipe is one I was gatekeeping for a while. For those who are Jewish, this is the dish...
May 19, 20245 min read
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Navigating the guilt trip without GPS
There's something about endings that are so bitter. It's that idea of a finality, of a closing curtain, of an ending chapter, that fills...
May 19, 20245 min read
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Week 1: A Three Month Study
So the study has commenced. It has been an eventful week one to say the least—a full rollercoaster...one you’d find at Universal Studios,...
Mar 28, 20237 min read
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Dad's Steak and Eggs
There are a few things my dad needs in his life, two of which are carbs and meat. Nothing makes his day more than coming home from work...
Mar 24, 20234 min read
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Breakdown to Buildup: A 3 Month Study
So, I feel like I've been pretty open about my mental and physical health challenges which has always been hard for me. I mean, I spent...
Mar 14, 202310 min read
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American Idol-ma: The Search for Super Grapeleaves
Shh...this is the ultimate secret recipe. It's one of those recipes that's passed down to only those deemed worthy in the next...
Jan 18, 20236 min read
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Short Ribs, No Spares Left
I get constant messages from family and friends about the recipe for these ribs, so for the sake of my phone space--you're welcome. This...
Oct 12, 20225 min read
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Standing up to the Bully
Imagine a large playground. One group of kids are chasing each other trying to see who they can tag. Other kids are frozen in place...
Oct 12, 20227 min read
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You'll Like These Pancakes, Oladi
In typical Jewish fashion, my mother complained that I don't talk about her enough in therapy. So this post is going to be one of MANY...
Oct 3, 20224 min read
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The F Word
And no, it's not the F word. It's the word that's far worse to me--Failure. Social media is the biggest culprit of this and we all know...
Jun 20, 20224 min read
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So Rich, It's a Real Brothschild
I'm Jewish, I have the card for that joke. When I was in high school, I was sent to the nurse with a high fever. Of course, I couldn't...
May 25, 20224 min read
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Me and Food: An Unrequited Love Story
Once upon a time, in a land far away known as Brooklyn New York, there lived a beautiful, incredible, smart, and talented girl (if I do...
May 12, 20225 min read
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Deda's Salmon: No Loxdown for This, You'll Want to Spread It
Too soon? When we were all quarantined during the pandemic, I found a bunch of family photo albums in our basement. I brought them...
May 5, 20225 min read
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I need to make some boundaries...
Food. Such a simple four letter word that is a vital part of our everyday life. When I wake up, I think about what to eat for breakfast....
May 3, 20223 min read
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Our Simply Eggstravagant Breakfast
My mother grew up on a farm. It was more like a house where there was a massive green yard and all the neighbors were relatives. And then...
Apr 20, 20224 min read
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Anger, fear, and depression, oh my...body!
The beautiful trilogy of emotions that have just as strong of a physical impact as it does an emotional one. I am a typically...
Apr 18, 20222 min read
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Netflix and Chill? Nah, let's Shakshuka and Hookah
True story: I once asked my mom to Netflix and Chill. To be fair, it took me a long time to realize what Netflix and Chill meant. You...
Apr 14, 20224 min read
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When the sun is away, my depression comes out to play
I just woke up from a three hour nap. I think that already gives some insight into how my day went. Last night, I was laying in my bed...
Apr 7, 20222 min read
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Mom's Crispy Persian Rice: Can you Tahdig It?
Growing up, I never knew that this dish was called Tahdig until I saw Samin Nosrat (the culinary queen) make it on Salt Fat Acid Heat. I...
Apr 5, 20223 min read
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Why is it so hard to start?
Here it is. The first blog post of my website, and I am completely blanking on what to write. I know I just want it to be something...
Apr 4, 20222 min read
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