Joni Mitchell’s easy lentil soup recipe is a darling little gem that reflects the no-frills food ethos of the 1970s. Made with red lentils, tomato puree, and a hint of sweet paprika, this easy blended lentil soup recipe is the ultimate fall/winter comfort food. This recipe originally came from a repost in The Guardian, who […]
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Why Citrus Fruits Induce a Feeling of Calm
Citrus fruits are nature’s little bundles of zen, for a number of reasons. Research from the U.S. National Library of Medicine shows that lemon and sweet orange oil, among other citrus scents, have a positive effect on human physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. This is partially because the smell of citrus has a positive effect […]
Joan Didion’s Artichokes Au Gratin Recipe
It’s hard to find good artichoke recipes out there, but Joan Didion’s artichokes au gratin recipe is a real keeper. Even if it weren’t the literary icon’s own recipe, I’d still love it. It’s creamy, rich, simple in the way that all cooking was in the 1970s, and delicious– a crowd pleaser that can simultaneously […]
Michelle Obama’s Shrimp Linguine Recipe
Michelle Obama’s epic shrimp linguine recipe was something I saw whispered about in various presidential profiles detailing what Barack Obama liked to eat at home. Eventually, I found the recipe on Genius Kitchen and decided to make it fresh with a few modifications, below. (Minor adjustments made to up the nutrient profile while making the […]