My Daily Morsel

I learned a few things today. The first – NYC in the pouring rain during rush hour is pure madness. I’m surprised I didn’t lose an eye this morning, what with the hundreds of umbrellas flying in my face. On the bright side, people walk faster. There’s no stragglers when you’re determined to not spend … Read moreStrawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars

If there was any doubt in anyone’s mind that I am truly, madly, and deeply in love with cheese, it was proven to be false yesterday. Because yesterday was cheese day. I know. I had the same reaction. THERE’S A CHEESE DAY??? A WHOLE ENTIRE DAY DEDICATED TO CHEESE??? I said that in my best … Read moreMarinated Margherita Flatbread

Good morning from my bed where I will remain until the end times. Well… until my bladder is like “Yo, Riley. Come on.” Can I just start out this conversation with a quick question? Consommé. Has anyone here ever made consommé? If you’re wondering what consommé is, allow me to explain. You basically take some … Read moreLemon Olive Oil Coffee Cake

Being alone with nothing but your thoughts is the worst. That’s why I hate going to sleep so much. You just lay there and imagine all of the worst possible outcomes for every situation that you could possibly face in the near future. And then when I try to count or something like that, I … Read moreAgave-Crusted Salmon with Blood Orange Salsa Verde

I’ve reached a lull when it comes to school work. I have nothing urgent or pressing that absolutely must be completed for at least a week. What that means is that I’m lying in wait, anticipating that something is going to go horribly wrong. I’m waiting for the email that says something to the tune … Read moreBacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Apricot-Currant Chutney

I’m a long suffering insomniac. I spend a lot of time staring at the ceiling in the dark, wondering if I should take another melatonin. But there are few things worse than the emotional roller coaster that comes along with not being able to get comfortable even though you are absolutely exhausted. Last night was … Read moreThree Cheese Garlic Gnocchi

So what’s new in my life… Well life after college has been very successful so far. I’m still pulling all-nighters, but instead of studying, I’m just getting caught up in Golden Girls marathons. I made lemon bars the other day… I got my teeth cleaned yesterday. Made a pie today. I made a doctor’s appointment … Read moreShrimp and Pineapple Pizza with Chipotle Glaze

You. You, person who is reading this right now. This is your fault. I’m now currently reflecting on my sad life, because I’ve been sitting at my computer trying to think of something to write about for the last hour. Then I realized I have been super boring lately and have accomplished and experienced next … Read morePeach Brown Betty Muffins

Emotional cleanup in aisle five. My poor little dog, being the senior citizen that she is, had to go to the vet yesterday 🙁 She had to get a shot in her hip, and now she is sore and limping around like an old lady. She is utterly traumatized, and wouldn’t even eat her breakfast … Read morePeppered Steaks with Roasted Garlic Butter

I’m thinking about taking up a new hobby. Generally when people ask me what I do in my free time, I tell them that I love to cook. But soon I’ll be doing that for a living, and I’m pretty sure there’s an unwritten rule somewhere that says your hobby can’t be your occupation. And … Read moreRoasted Pineapple Ice Cream with Caramel