It was three months before I ate pizza after moving back home to New York from Beirut. I was killing … More
Category: Eating your way through the tough times
Hiatus
After recent political developments in the United States, I have decided to put The Yellow Lunch Box on hiatus. Some … More
The Paul Auster omelette
This is not an omelette, nor is it Paul Auster’s recipe. In fact, I’m not much of an Auster fan. Let … More
Forgotten cookies
Forgotten cookies aren’t really cookies – they’re technically meringues. If done right, these treats fall somewhere between a chewy praline and … More
Sweet potatoes for Hala
I made these mashed sweet potatoes one night when my friend Hala was over, and she has been asking for the recipe … More
Imaginary chicken and rice
The first time I made this, it was cold in the tired way of late February. I was tired too, … More
The small joy of a french fry sandwich
There comes a time when the day is long and shuttering storefronts break the quiet of the evening. Maybe it … More
Rainbow salad
I wanted a home-cooked meal last night but I just couldn’t after all that has happened. Instead, my boyfriend and I … More
Eating your way through the tough times
The Yellow Lunch Box is here for you with a series of homey, healthy recipes that have helped me get through the rough patches.
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