We are only one day away from the apocalypse that will be Donald Trump's inauguration. This may be a food blog, but I have always been an advocate for women, for people of color, and for the underrepresented and forgotten of this country. My political ideology has never been hidden, and I don't intend hide it now. I will spend the next four years actively resisting the Trump administration; I refuse to normalize his presidency. In between links of beautiful food, I will share responsible journalistic pieces and essays that aim to demolish Trump. This is my choice.
Enough ranting. Onto links. I'm currently digging... 22 Things to do instead of watching Trump's inauguration - Sure, this is Minneapolis based, but I'm positive there are a million things to do around this country instead of watching Cinnamon Hitler become POTUS; for instance... being hit by a truck full of hot garbage juice. Orange Chicken Meatballs - Sure, the orangeness of these might remind you of Trump's face, but how satisfied will you be when you crush them in your mouth? Four Cheese Lasagna with Butternut Squash, Sausage, and Kale - If I didn't want to each all of these, I'd throw them at Trump's face: flaming cheese and all. Obama Commutes Chelsea Manning's Sentence - One thing Trump can't fuck up. OBAMA PLEASE DON'T LEAVE US!!!! WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE! Moussaka Lasagna Roll Ups - Make America Great Again, with tasty food, and no Donald J Trump. Warm and Cozy Beef Bourguignon - This dish might be warm & cozy, but under no circumstances must we get comfortable with the idea of Trump's policies. Butter Onion Tomato Soup - Soup to get you big and strong enough to smash the hetero-patriarchy with intersectionality. The Women's March Platform - I'll be marching on Saturday in Saint Paul. Trump is a sexual assailant, a racist, an Islamophobe, and a monster. Where will you be on Saturday? Betsy DeVos' Hearing Was a Disgrace to Democracy - Let us not forget that Trump appointed the most incompetent swamp monsters to his cabinet. 27 Books Every Woman In America Should Read - Knowledge is power. Cinnamon Roll Bundt Cake - Probably more qualified to be president than Donald Trump. Mac and Cheese with Eggs and Bacon - The Trump administration wants to control reproductive rights of people with uteruses. We have the right to choose what we do with our eggs, fertilized or not. What Joe Biden Has Meant to Me As A Survivor of Sexual Violence - I'm 22 years old, and I've been raped twice in my lifetime. Barack Obama and Joe Biden have begun to make the world safer for victim-survivors with their compassion and position as allies. In the next four years that will be reversed by one man who believes he can grab women by the pussy, and the other who believes you can electroshock the gay away. This is a disgrace. Blood Orange Tequila Fizz - It is okay to grieve tomorrow and maybe get drunk (not that I'm advocating for self-medicating), but starting Saturday, it's our time to fight for our lives against the Trump administration. It's going to be a long four years.
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I have a fever and the only cure is brown butter. I'm sure you have all begun to notice my obsession. Brown butter is featured in most of my recipes. There's just something about cooking down butter into a caramely nutty liquid of awesome. Brown butter smells like my childhood, even though I'm pretty sure no one in my house understood the concept. It's just so warm and sweet; it transports me back to playing with my grandma's pots and pans while she made cakes and cookies. It's special. It makes all the difference.
Then there's cheesecake. Do you ever dream about it? That's just me? Oh. Right. I honestly couldn't remember the last time I'd eaten cheesecake and I certainly hadn't made one in years. I was gifted a springform pan for Christmas this past year, and my sister shared my craving and was willing to go pick up some ingredients for me. I made my cheesecake a little lemony to offset the super sweet and dense graham cracker crust. We totally ate takeout for dinner and cheesecake for dessert while binge watching episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I don't know how our bodies haven't killed us yet, but I'm grateful. Cheesecake yields 1 10" round cheesecake For the crust:
For the cheesecake:
-Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Farenheit. Combine graham crackers, sugar, salt, and melted brown butter in a bowl. Press into bottom of a springform pan; bake for 12-15 minutes. Let cool completely. -It's really important to keep your cheesecake ingredients at room temperature! They'll combine easeir to make a beautiful, smooth cheesecake rather than a lumpy one. -Mix cream cheese, sugar, and salt together, scraping the sides of the bowl frequently to make sure everything is combined evenly. Add in vanilla and beat. -Add sour cream and lemon zest and mix. Add eggs one at a time, gently beating until combined. -Pour into springform pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the sides of the cheesecake are mostly firm, and the middle wobbles only a little bit whenmoved. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely then chill for at least 2 hours before serving. |
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