Roses are red Violets are blue Here’s the story of a cocktail And the recipe too! When I fell in love with bartending, it wasn’t for tips, or the fun environment, or the free alcohol (although, those are a few of my favorite things), it was for the art process that goes into building a … Read moreViolets are Blue by Bianca Sterling
This is a love letter to my friends who share food. Who go family style no matter the restaurant, no questions asked. Who are the chasers of variety, never settling for just one dish. This is a love letter to my friends who, like me, have to try it all. It’s you who have made … Read moreA Love Letter to My Friends Who Share Food by Steph Shih
Food has always been my love language. I got married March 20th, 2020. In the week prior our well-planned, 100 person wedding became an intimate back porch ceremony with our immediate families, dog, and friends tuning in over zoom. March 22nd, 2020 lockdown began. My spouse is a frontline worker and went back to in-person … Read moreBiscuits and Boredom, Cooking and Connection by Victoria Taylor
Anyone with even a passing interest in cocktail lore knows that some drinks transcend all seasons: a dry martini, a silky smooth negroni (whether it be the OG, the white, or the trendsetting sbagliato), a classic manhattan—and, of course, a hot toddy. A hot toddy, you ask? Isn’t that just a home remedy, a spiced … Read moreAn Ode to the Hot Toddy by Lisa Wright
Easy 5 Step Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Yield: 12 pancakes Calories: 160 kcal Get an awesome start to your autumn mornings with a stack of these comforting and tasty pancakes. Warm, melty goodness is a few simple ingredients away! The star of the show here is pumpkin … Read moreThe Last Bite: Easy 5 Step Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes by Sasha Lee
Summer is in full swing, which means endless hours of outdoor gatherings maxing and relaxing with family and friends. And whether it’s a backyard BBQ or a pool/patio party, chances are these gatherings will involve icy, cool (and most likely alcoholic) beverages as a way to beat the heat and get into the spirit of … Read moreThe Pink Patio: A Delightfully Refreshing Low ABV Sipper by Lisa Wright
Before leaving Fresno, California, and going to Nebraska City for my four-week artist residency, I research restaurants near the center. Eating out during a residency is precarious for me, as most residences are in small, white, conservative towns. I find Tacos El Pueblito, a Mexican restaurant in a hot pink building that opened in 2001. … Read moreThe Safe Pink House: Tacos El Pueblito in Nebraska City by Monique Quintana
Cuisine: JamaicanCategories: Vegan/ Side DishCook Time: Approx. ½ hrServings: 4 Is it Curried Chickpeas? Chickpea Curry? However stylized, it’s a mouthwatering delight! This easy chickpea curry is a healthy vegan option, a flavorful, fragrant and protein-packed way to keep the menu interesting. Chickpeas are budget-friendly and quite versatile. They are among the most popular shelf-stable … Read moreThe Last Bite: Curried Chickpeas by Sasha Lee
Those of you who read the last amazing issue of Mixed Mag (props!) will quite possibly recognize this as an appendix to my piece “Why I Will Never Throw Away My Vintage Cookbooks,” where I, ambitiously, discussed making one or more of the recipes found in one of my cherished (yet oft forgotten) vintage cookbooks. … Read moreVintage Recipe Du Jour: Chocolate Pinwheels Why I’ll Never Toss My Vintage Cookbooks: Part Deux by Lisa Wright
Photo from https://www.recipetineats.com/vietnamese-pho-recipe/. I submerge my chopsticks into the rich beefy broth of the Phở in front of me and catch a bundle of thin rice noodles and a strip of meat. The crunchy white bean sprouts stand out from the soft noodles when I pick various ingredients up with my chopsticks and bring them … Read morePhở: The National Dish of Vietnam and A Bowl Holding My Story by Louise Kim