I’ve only recently started eating fresh figs. Even as a kid, I never liked Fig Newtons; I thought they were a poor excuse for a cookie. “Maybe you tried them college?” you think. You’re not far off. I had hummus, kale, and Indian food for the first time college, so why not figs? Well, I’ll tell you why….
Goat Cheese, Blueberry & Rosemary Ice Cream
It’s safe to say that one doesn’t need ice cream after Indian buffet, but I never shy away from a good challenge. One day, I wandered (more like rolled) over to a new ice cream shop that had opened next to our usual Indian haunt. Not one to pass up a chance to try some…
Banana Coconut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
I’ve been traveling and on vacation for about a month and am finally back in St. Louis. One the of the first things I was told after arriving back at the apartment: “There are 10-ish really overripe bananas in the fridge.” Sure enough, I crack open the fridge door to find the top shelf almost…