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Carolina Gelen’s Butter Beans Alla Vodka
Carolina Gelen’s Butter Beans Alla VodkaGeneral

Carolina Gelen’s Butter Beans Alla Vodka

I have such a crush on Carolina Gelen. And I have ever since my daughter forwarded me her hugely popular instagram account during the pandemic a few years ago, writing only “omg you will love her.” My daughter knows me very well. Carolina grew up in Transylvania, cooking by her mother’s side, and following a very tracked career path in computer science until a passion for cooking derailed her plans and led her to various restaurant…
jennyjennyOctober 1, 2024
Come with me to Mexico
Come with me to MexicoTravel

Come with me to Mexico

Greetings readers and eaters! I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be hosting another food tour in the spring of 2025 — this time in one of the richest culinary regions of the world: Mexico City and Puebla — and I would love it if you joined me. The dates for the trip are March 31 – April 7, 2025. Matt Rodbard, the Editor-in-Chief of TASTE Magazine and an intrepid traveler himself, will be my co-host,…
jennyjennySeptember 23, 2024

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Creamy Peanutty Cabbage and Tofu
Creamy Peanutty Cabbage and Tofu

Creamy Peanutty Cabbage and Tofu

There’s a section in Get Simple devoted to “store-bought saviors” (i.e. products to have on hand that…
jennyjennySeptember 10, 2024
Chicken with Apples and Curry
Chicken with Apples and Curry

Chicken with Apples and Curry

Presenting the latest recipe in my series on updating Ye Olde Favorites. This one, from…
jennyjennySeptember 9, 2024
My Book is Here!
My Book is Here!

My Book is Here!

Today is the day! I could not be more excited to announce that The Weekday Vegetarians:…
jennyjennyAugust 27, 2024
BOOK TOUR INFO
BOOK TOUR INFO

BOOK TOUR INFO

Greetings eaters, readers, supporters, home cooks, book lovers, members of this esteemed community! My new…
jennyjennyAugust 14, 2024
Veg-Packed Bean Soup and Zucchini Blossoms
Veg-Packed Bean Soup and Zucchini Blossoms

Veg-Packed Bean Soup and Zucchini Blossoms

No, I haven’t been eating dinner on the windowsill — the kitchen in our Berkshires rental,…
jennyjennyJuly 31, 2024
Craggy Chicken Caesar
Craggy Chicken Caesar

Craggy Chicken Caesar

Yesterday, I did something I have been meaning to do forever: I pulled up one…
jennyjennyJuly 17, 2024

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