A couple months ago I relocated from Chicago to the Bay Area for work. While it was a bit of an unexpected move, I decided I was up for the adventure. This meant that my kitty, Isaac, who was born and raised in Chicago, would need to get there somehow. Preparing to Travel After lots…
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Ostkaka: Understanding My Swedish Heritage Via Food
Some Context: Ostkaka is a Swedish cheesecake (pronounced oost-a-kah-kah by my dad). It has become somewhat of a legend to me. I have heard my dad talk so many times about enjoying his mother’s cooking. In particular, ostkaka, was a favorite that my grandmother made on the family farm. Sadly my grandmother passed shortly before…