Caico e Pepe

Studying Time: 6 hours

Cooking Time: 30 min

Recipe: Caico e Pepe | Dinner a Love Story

I've always wanted to try caico e pepe (that's cheese and pepper since it seemed like such a simple, delicious recipe. When I saw a great recipe over on a Cup of Jo featuring the great couple from Dinner a Love Story, I knew what I was having for lunch. How can you go wrong with these simple ingredients?

Spaghetti, enough for 1, about ¼ pound

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. good, freshly ground black pepper 
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan 
Kosher salt

Head over to A Cup of Jo and check out the full recipe. It's perfect for eating alone when your fiance is at the hospital for 13 hours a day. 

You won't be disappointed. Although, I might recommend a dishwasher. The cheese is awfully sticky!

Bi Bim Bap in West Hartford, CT

Studying Time: 0

Driving Time: 30 min

Recipe: Bi bim bap from Pick & Mix in West Hartford, CT

This delicious rice and veggie bowl was my lunch in West Hartford yesterday. I've always wanted to try bi bim bap. This surprising little place in a West Hartford strip mall was crowded during lunch time! I heard the bi bim bap was good here and that's what everyone in the place was getting. I can see why! I'm not sure how authentic this little rice bowl is, but it was certainly delicious! Brown rice, fresh steamed veggies, chicken, a little drizzle of sesame oil and teriyaki....MMMMmmmm! And it was so bright and colorful on such a cold, cold day! Just waiting for J to finish up his interview so we can head home! It's going to be quite the drive, but I'll rest easy tonight knowing that we could end up in a place that has at least two good places to eat.