Archive - Mess Hall

the small and abundant luxury of tea

my new whole-leaf habit, my favorite teas, and a very elegant strainer

Apr 10, 2023 •

When did we stop flipping our eggs?

An argument for over-medium

Feb 17, 2023 •

quick sausage pasta to make u strong

low effort high reward single serving carbo loading yummy dinner

Feb 24 •

a non-punitive chia pudding

a recipe + tips for the thing i eat every morning

Apr 14, 2023 •

My Trader Joe's Haul

a not-exhaustive, highly personal shopping guide, plus a sort-of-recipe

Apr 21, 2023 •

A Crunchy, Sorta-Wedge Salad for Any Summer Party

Pool Party Month continues!

Jun 14, 2024 •

The Eternal Vegetarian Dinner Party Question

Mailbag edition returns

Sep 22, 2023 •

how are we reheating our pasta?

Feb 10 •

My Dream Thanksgiving Bonanza

Nov 12, 2023 •

Cookbook on a Budget: Via Carota's Onion and Bread Soup

A streamlined onion soup—none of the beef, all of the comfort.

Feb 2, 2023 •

Recession Proof Dinner Party

"I think that you can basically cook anything that tastes decent and call it a dinner party and people will be thrilled."

Apr 21 •

How to Do the Dishes

On instruction, toil, habit, and ease

Oct 20, 2023 •

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