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  • Renee Rapp – Tattoos

    I cannot get over this song. The first time I heard it, I had chills and wanted to cry. The rawness, the intimacy, and the tragedy intermix beautifully with her voice. It’s also gender neutral–we don’t know who she’s singing about but we’ve all been there. If I’m being honest when you look at me…

  • Levain-ish chocolate chip cookies (modern honey version)

    1 c cold butter, cubed 1 c brown sugar 1/2 c sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 c cake flour 1 1/2 c flour 1 tsp cornstarch 3/4 tsp soda 3/4 tsp salt 2 c choc chips 2 c walnuts Bake 410F 9-12 min

  • Pineapple Cake

    Cake: 2.5 c flour 1.25 c sugar 2 tsp soda 1 tsp vanilla 20 oz crushed pineapple in juice (DO NOT DRAIN) 2 eggs Frosting: 3.5 oz instant vanilla pudding mix 20 oz crushed pineaple in juice 12 oz cool whip or 1 c heavy cream (whipped) Bake 350F 25-30 min.

  • “Healthy” Cookie Dough

    1 lb low fat cottage cheese (good culture) 1/4 c maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla 2 c almond flour (I reduced this to 1 c) 1/2 c vanilla protein powder 1 c dark chocolate chips Puree the wet ingredients. Stir in flour & protein powder. Add chocolate chips. =2575 calories, 5 servings = 515 cal/serving

  • The best dog ever

    In year 2 of vet school, I spent months to almost a year looking for a dog. I visited several shelters over and over. I met a sweet black wire haired terrier mix, but she submissive urinated and I wasn’t sure if that was going to be trained out of her or not. I finally…

    The best dog ever
  • Books that changed my life

    I love to read. Admittedly, I’m a horrible listener, but give me subtitles all day! So there are a few books that hold a special place in my heart:

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    Books that changed my life
  • Kuchisabishii

    Kuchisabishii Japanese When you’re not hungry, but you eat because your mouth is lonely.

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    Kuchisabishii
  • Gamestop

    Preface: I have 0 background in finance or business. A hedge fund called Melvin Capital (and likely others were involved) thought that Gamestop was outdated. Indeed, their earnings reports were dismal, and that coupled with the coronavirus pandemic depressing businesses all around, they decided to short the stock. Shorting means they borrow a stock to…

    Gamestop
  • Claire Saffitz’s Almond Poppyseed Cake

    This is straight from Claire’s youtube video: CLICK HERE for the official video. Bake the cake at 350F: 70 min for 2 loaf pans, 80 min for bundt pan Cake Neutral oil and all-purpose flour for the pan 2 1/3 cups granulated sugar (16.4 oz/ 465g) 2 tablespoons poppy seeds (0.6 oz / 17g) 1…