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May 19, 20245 min read
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...
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May 19, 20245 min read
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...
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Mar 28, 20237 min read
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,...
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Mar 24, 20234 min read
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...
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Mar 14, 202310 min read
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...
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Jan 17, 20236 min read
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...
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Oct 12, 20225 min read
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...
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Oct 12, 20227 min read
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...
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Oct 3, 20224 min read
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...
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Jun 20, 20224 min read
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...
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May 25, 20224 min read
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...
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May 11, 20225 min read
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...
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May 4, 20225 min read
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...
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May 3, 20223 min read
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....
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Apr 19, 20224 min read
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...
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Apr 17, 20222 min read
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...
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Apr 14, 20224 min read
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...
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Apr 6, 20222 min read
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...
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Apr 5, 20223 min read
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...
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Apr 4, 20222 min read
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...
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