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Appeasing a Food Geek

A blog dedicated to the magic behind fantastic recipes — the science, the stories, and the why behind what I cook. 224 posts and counting.

Dips

Happy Sunday! If you’re anything like me, you’re ecstatic that it’s starting to feel like…

September 14, 2014

In Appreciation Of...

Sweets are very dangerous for me to keep around. I have absolutely no control around…

September 13, 2014

Dips

I am not someone who can take care of plants easily. I am simply not…

September 12, 2014

Salted Caramel. Chocolate Bacon. Cappuccino Lay’s. This whole sweet & salty trend is taking over…

September 11, 2014

Savory

Sometimes when you’re in the middle of reviewing papers (and writing notes for yourself so…

September 6, 2014

Savory

Growing up, our family did a big Italian night once every couple of months. It…

September 5, 2014

Breakfast

In between a brand new school 16 hours away from home, overwhelming research papers, and…

September 3, 2014

In Appreciation Of...

This post isn’t really a recipe. Rather, it’s a reflection on chocolate. Probably the best…

August 31, 2014