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Gnocci and Mushroom Gravy

8/27/2023

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Funny enough, my sister and I separately decided to make gnocci on the same day! I had been seeing a lot of videos in youtube shorts (like this) about how easy it is to make gnocci...so I decided to try it out. I never do things mildly, I thought it would be fun to make a sweet potato version in addition to 'regular' gnocci -- double fun! Because I needed to know measurements, I looked for vegan (no egg) recipes online and really liked these two resources (the curious chickpea, the banana diaries). I followed them in my own way and the results were decent. In hindsight, I probably needed to boil the russet potatoes longer. 
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Anyways, what I was even more excited about was mushroom gravy! I had learned about it from a medical student rotating with us. This is the recipe. The gravy is delicious and a great option for vegetarians!!! Highly recommend.

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When you can't get takeout...

7/15/2023

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Mapu doufu is simply delicous.

In Portland, Maine, there is a restaurant called the Honey Paw; their mapu doufu is my favorite! It is spicy, it is comfort, it is everything. When I moved away from Portland, I was sad; and one day, I was craving the mapu doufu so much. I decided to figure out how to make it. I went to my local asian grocery store to pick up ingredients listed in a recipe that seemed promising. I followed this recipe from omnivorescookbook (minus the wine because I couldn't find it and I opted to add in some spinach). The result?! Absolute brilliance! It was soooo good and my family thought so, too! **grainy picture below**

​However, if you do find yourself in Portland, Maine, definitely stop by the Honey Paw!
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Asmara in Maine

6/6/2021

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Did you know that some of the best Eritrean food in the United States can be found in Portland, Maine?! Yessssss....Asmara (right in downtown Portland).

Every time I think of sharing pictures of their food, I've already eaten it all!

Check them out here. #foodislife

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    Besides enjoying 'good eats', my sister and I attempt to recreate dishes we have enjoyed elsewhere. Friends sometimes join us in the trial and error. Some attempts are more successful than others.

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