The Beet Reporter

Just after Christmas, I spent a week in New Hampshire with friends, getting to know my boyfriend’s family. For anyone who hasn’t been to the upper northeast in January, it’s very easy to describe: it’s a winter wonderland. We had an amazing time taking a week before school started up to have a real vacation, [...]

Our christmas feast this year was remarkably simple. After our traditional christmas eve dinner of cheese and chocolate fondues, it’s necessary to balance the holidays with more substantial veggies and protein. It’s impossible to think about preparing a hearty meal after stuffing oneself with french bread, gruyere and dark chocolate, so this quick and basic [...]

As the vegetarian in the family, I always am left to make a main dish for potlucks “so that I’ll have something to eat.” The same scene is repeated every Thanksgiving, holiday party and summer barbeque: I’d better bring food “so that I’ll have something to eat.” Never mind that Thanksgivings involve countless sides, and [...]