Monthly Archives for July 2012

Caprese Panzanella

What should we talk about today? Should it be the weather, specifically the derecho that hailed over NYC on Thursday? (Don’t worry, I was prepared — I wore pants.) But nothing really happened and I didn’t end up baking anything, … Continue reading

28. July 2012 by Ishita S.
Categories: Dining Out, From the Cookbook | Tags: , , , , , | 3 comments

Spicy Fiesta Veggie Burgers

Happy National Tequila Day! Prior to 12 p.m. today, I did not know that this day existed (thank you Twitter!), for which my wallet, liver and parents are all thankful. Having learned all about tequila in Mexico, I decided to … Continue reading

24. July 2012 by Ishita S.
Categories: From the Cookbook, In the Kitchen | Tags: , , , | 2 comments

Questions on Vegetarianism

Not to throw another rando curveball at you fine people, upon my return from Mexico,* I’m going to try being a vegetarian. My reasons are poorly thought out: I hear it’s a good thing for both your body and the … Continue reading

12. July 2012 by Ishita S.
Categories: Thought for Food | Tags: | 9 comments

Pesto Potato Salad with Green Beans

In planning a Fourth of July picnic last week, Mili and I got very traditional American with the menu. Fried chicken and cheesecake were immediately agreed upon, and then for a side, we wanted potato salad. What’s screams “red, white … Continue reading

09. July 2012 by Ishita S.
Categories: From the Cookbook, In the Kitchen | Tags: , , , | 2 comments

Berry Yogurt Cheesecake Cupcakes

For the first 20 or so years of my life, July was always a quiet time, made for lolling around in shorts and flip flops, taking my summer vacation strictly at its word. It was too hot to move or … Continue reading

04. July 2012 by Ishita S.
Categories: From the Cookbook, In the Kitchen | Tags: , , , , , | 3 comments

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