Desperately seeking some good news, John Krasinski recently put out a call on Twitter in which he asked fans to tell him what was inspiring them at the moment. Some very good news ensued. The beloved actor was so moved and overwhelmed by the enthusiastic responses that he cobbled them together in a new video […]
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9 Common Themes in Scary Dreams, and What They Represent
Oneiromancy is the Ancient Greek art of using dreams to interpret the future– and since this early period in civilization, society has maintained a persistent and often controversial obsession with using dream interpretation for mental health. Humankind has a long history of collective fascination with dreams– from early religious ceremonies to psychological thought leaders like […]
A “Forrest Gump” Guide to Savannah, Georgia
Tom Hanks’ 1994 performance in the iconic American film Forrest Gump was a revelation at the time the movie came out– though the politics of having an able-bodied person (Hanks) play someone who was intellectually disabled (Forrest) have certainly changed. (Spoiler alert: that is a bad idea!) Nevertheless, Forrest Gump remains an essential narrative within […]
Michelle Obama’s Shrimp Linguine Recipe is Lovely
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 […]
Joni Mitchell’s Easy Lentil Soup Recipe
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 […]
Joan Didion’s Artichokes Au Gratin Recipe is Delightful
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 […]
Hillary Clinton’s Chocolate Chip Cookies (With a Twist!)
Last year when I unearthed the recipe for Hillary Clinton’s chocolate chip cookies in Family Circle Magazine, I was bummed to learn that the original recipe calls for vegetable shortening as the principle fat. Vegetable shortening is pure trans fat and should be avoided at all costs. Trans fat has *zero* redeeming health qualities– and yes, […]
Meryl Streep’s Pistachio Rose Heart Cookies
Based off a recipe I originally saw in Good Housekeeping, these pistachio-rose shortbread cookies are an homage to Meryl Streep’s original almond shortbread cookie recipe. The short crumble and delicate rose flavor of these pistachio-infused cookies are good for the heart and soul. The aromatics and flavor are uplifting and simply delightful– and there are […]