It’s an easy trap to fall in. They want to know all about you, so you end up writing an essay that comes off as, “I did this…I did that…and I like this…”. One of the most common mistakes I see in people writing personal statements or application essays is that they start almost […] Read more…
Month: May 2015
Arroz Con Pollo
Lately I’ve been feeling like I’ve been rotating a lot of the same dinners, so I wanted to do something a little different last night. A passing phrase in my book mentioned something about Spanish rice with green olives, enticing me to make Aroz Con Pollo. This flavorful dish comes together pretty quickly, and can […] Read more…
20 Minute Comfort Food Classic: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
I’ve always associated Sundays with relaxation, so today when I was trying to figure out what to make for lunch, I decided to whip up my super-fast childhood favorite. This classic duo starts with a can of unsalted plum tomatoes, and pantry staples like shallots, garlic, dried basil, and shelf-stable whipping cream, so it comes […] Read more…