I've always been a big fan of Chinese food. All my life, my family would have its annual dinner at our hometown's Chinese restaurant (because it didn't seem reasonable to eat that much food more than once a year). It was always one of the most exciting meal of the year for me. As I… Continue reading Retro Cooking: 1972’s Wonton
"The flu has been particularly bad this year!" Everyone around me kept repeating this, I saw my students drop like fly until, inevitably, I was its next victim. As soon as I got sick, my first thought was "Dang it! I hate this!", quickly followed by "What will happen to my meal prep plans?"... I… Continue reading Tips For Sick Days Meal Prep
I've always loved homemade chicken noodle soup. When I was growing up, this was a very frequent meal in our house. There were two versions: mom's and dad's. My mom used her homemade chicken broth, a bunch of vegetables and chunks of rotisserie chicken. My dad, on the other hand, used chicken bouillon powder, put… Continue reading Chicken Soup For This Teacher’s Soul
It's no secret how obsessed I am with everything related to fall. I love the leaves changing colors, putting on my favorite scarf, participating in all the special events (festivals, Halloween, Thanksgiving...) and anything pumpkin-related. Before I even knew about pumpkin-spice, pumpkins were already my favorite way to mark the start of my favorite season.… Continue reading Retro Cooking: 1974 Pumpkin-Themed Dishes
The Hungry Quebbie 