I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.

Things We Forget

By Gentle Witch

Graduated college with a double major

Former federal government employee

  • Cilantro-Lime Chicken, Veggie Curry Ramen, and Roasted Zucchini Pasta

    My family’s favorites are cilantro-lime chicken, veggie curry ramen, and roasted zucchini pasta. Are we all actually craving spices or just the feeling of warmth they bring?

  • Fajitas, Pasta, and Soup

    Our top three are grilled chicken fajitas, tomato feta pasta, and lentil soup. There’s something satisfying about knowing exactly what will make everyone smile. This is a mini superpower hidden…

  • Shrimp, Gyros, and Korma

    We love creamy shrimp Alfredo, roasted veggie gyros, and chickpea korma. I think we like meals with sauce because they feel indulgent even on a weekday, like we’re treating ourselves…

  • Pasta, Tofu, Chicken

    Spinach artichoke pasta, teriyaki tofu, and grilled lemon chicken are our favorites. Each dish makes me just curious enough to try one more tweak, one more garnish. Recopies are endlessly…

  • Chicken, Curry, and Pad Thai

    We adore Mediterranean chicken plates, sweet potato curry, and veggie pad Thai. Sometimes I catch myself wondering how we found these particular meals; was it through a recipe, a craving,…

  • Riscotto, Chicken, and Chickpeas

    My family’s favorite meals are tomato basil risotto, lemon pepper chicken, and chickpea burrito bowls. I’ve always suspected risotto is our favorite because of the stirring. Therefor, it’s an activity…

  • Shrimp, Veggie Bowls, and Alfredo

    We always gravitate toward garlic butter shrimp, quinoa veggie bowls, and chicken Alfredo. We love them so much because every ingredient is doing something intentional.

  • Soup, Chicken, and Tacos

    The top three meals in our house are Thai coconut soup, pesto chicken bowls, and roasted squash tacos. I’m always curious how food becomes tradition. Traditions happen almost by accident.

  • Lasagna, Chicken, and Curry

    Lasagna, Chicken, and Curry

    Our household likes roasted eggplant lasagna, honey garlic chicken, and veggie curry. We love these meals because they take time to prepare, and time has a nice way of reminding…

  • Riscotto, Stir-Fry, and Salmon

    We can’t resist creamy mushroom risotto, spicy tofu stir-fry, and lemon dill salmon. Something about a good plate calms the mind.