That Time We Ate Our Feelings
150 Recipes for Comfort Food From the Heart: From the Creators of the Corona Kitchen
Published on 11. January 2024
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-1-948062-86-2 (ISBN)
Description
From Sunnier Days Ahead Meyer Lemon Squares to I Wanna Be Curled Up On My Couch with the Cats Stuffed Meatloaf and Salt Roasted Potatoes to Get You Through the Night, this warming, judgment-free collection of 150 mouthwatering recipes proves that a good meal heals all.
The stars of the hit sensation Corona Kitchen know that good food and good stories are like a warm, healing hug, and we could all use one right now. Add seasoning, a dash of hilarious (and relatable) personal anecdotes, and the troubles of the day-pandemics and politics to name a few-seem to fade.
Outspoken television pros Lisa Lucas and Debrianna Mansini shared their kitchens, hearts, anxieties, and good humor, and broadcast their culinary adventures during the Covid-19 lockdown and the dark days that followed, and in the process connected with a hungry audience that spans the globe. Here they share their most beloved dishes along with never-before-shared creations and the top-voted dishes of members of the Corona Kitchen community, and the result is a colorful cookbook and cathartic read all in one.
This quirky, hands-on volume features original recipes for all meals of the days, plus snacks, side dishes, cocktails and mocktails, and options for vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. It will meet you where you are, no matter if you are stressed, sad, thriving, or nostalgic, and in the spirit of spontaneity, resourcefulness, and all things unscripted, all you have to bring to the table is yourself.
The stars of the hit sensation Corona Kitchen know that good food and good stories are like a warm, healing hug, and we could all use one right now. Add seasoning, a dash of hilarious (and relatable) personal anecdotes, and the troubles of the day-pandemics and politics to name a few-seem to fade.
Outspoken television pros Lisa Lucas and Debrianna Mansini shared their kitchens, hearts, anxieties, and good humor, and broadcast their culinary adventures during the Covid-19 lockdown and the dark days that followed, and in the process connected with a hungry audience that spans the globe. Here they share their most beloved dishes along with never-before-shared creations and the top-voted dishes of members of the Corona Kitchen community, and the result is a colorful cookbook and cathartic read all in one.
This quirky, hands-on volume features original recipes for all meals of the days, plus snacks, side dishes, cocktails and mocktails, and options for vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. It will meet you where you are, no matter if you are stressed, sad, thriving, or nostalgic, and in the spirit of spontaneity, resourcefulness, and all things unscripted, all you have to bring to the table is yourself.
Reviews / Votes
Winner! Independent Publishers Book Awards - Silver Medal for Best Cookbook"That Time We Ate Our Feelings is a cookbook that truly embodies the power of laughter, creativity, and storytelling. Lisa and Debrianna's entertaining stories add a delightful layer of depth to the book and each dish is crafted with a unique blend of flavors and ingredients that will leave you feeling full and content. This is a must-have for anyone who wants to add humor and Hollywood flair to their culinary adventures." -Jillian Hurley, Executive Producer, Americonned
"That Time We Ate Our Feelings is warm, cozy, and a throwback to good grandma times, just like the recipes and the stories. Debrianna and Lisa's open kitchen takes you to another world, which doesn't really exist anymore. You don't even have to like food! You just want to read the book. It's laugh-out-loud funny. " -Jen Senko, Director, Author, Activist, The Brainwashing of My Dad
"This is so much more than a cookbook. It is a celebration of life. What other cookbook can you open when you just want a hit of good cheer? Only this one. Oh, did we mention the food? The stories? All delicious, with mouthwatering photos and crystal-clear recipes." -Bob Tzudiker and Noni White, Screenwriters, Newsies, Tarzan, Anastasia
"Lisa and Debrianna's humor and personalities shine through in this eclectic collection of comfort foods and stories. The more I look at this beautiful cookbook, the more I love it! Their insights and recipes provide the perfect amount of comfort, and it's clear why these ladies and Corona Kitchen became such a runaway hit during the uncertainty and loneliness of the pandemic."
-Valerie Plame, former CIA Operative and Author of Fair Game: My Life as a Spy, My Betrayal by the White House
"With wit, grit, and a delicious sense of humor, Debrianna and Lisa bring you this tasty collection of comforting dishes. Come for the recipes, but stay for their stories." ---Cheryl
Alters Jamison, Four-Time James Beard Award-Winning Cookbook Author
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English
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United States
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With printed dust jacket
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150 color images
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Height: 234 mm
Width: 190 mm
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978-1-948062-86-2 (9781948062862)
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Debrianna Mansini | Lisa Lucas
That Time We Ate Our Feelings
150 Recipes for Comfort Food From the Heart: From the Creators of the Corona Kitchen
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11/2023
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Lisa Lucas is a writer, producer, and actor who has produced and written more than thirty television series including for ABC's The Bachelorette, Bravo's Work of Art, and NBC's Emmy-winning My 1st Time. She produced the 2017 Emmy-nominated feature documentary Defending the Fire, and the 2022 Emmy-winning feature documentary However Wide the Sky. She is also an executive producer and principal partner in LikeMinds, a production company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, that creates content for documentary and scripted television series, short films, and independent features. Lisa has received professional theatrical training from the National Theatre Institute at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center in Waterford, Connecticut, and studied Shakespearean theater at the Guildhall School for Music and Drama in London. For some reason, she is frequently cast in roles of either unfortunate victims of wrong place at the wrong time situations, like in NBC's The Night Shift, or hyper pious parochial school nuns like in the 2021 short film The Holy Word. In 2020, Lisa and Debrianna Mansini launched Corona Kitchen, an unscripted nightly cooking show on Facebook and YouTube Live. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Debrianna Mansini is an actor, writer, and activist who is known for her role as Fran in AMC's Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and playing opposite Oscar winner Jeff Bridges in Crazy Heart. She trained at the Circle in the Square Theatre School in New York City before launching Tin Roof Productions, which later became the Santa Fe Performing Arts Company. Debrianna has worked off-Broadway in New York and has toured on stage throughout the United States in her critically acclaimed show The Meatball Chronicles. Debrianna and her husband, David Forlano, won the Earth Keepers Award for Best Sustainable Video for their documentary short Earth Ships of Taos, which was shown at the Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival, and several of their documentary shorts have aired on Al Gore's cable network, Current TV. In 2010, Debrianna's children's short, Picking Up Feets, was selected for the International Women in Film Festival. In 2020, Debrianna and Lisa Lucas launched Corona Kitchen, an unscripted nightly cooking show on Facebook and YouTube Live. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Penina Meisels is an acclaimed food photographer who has photographed for Williams-Sonoma, Julia Child and Jaques Pepin, as well as a number of Joanne Weir's cookbooks, including the James Beard Award-winning cookbook Weir Cooking in the City. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Debrianna Mansini is an actor, writer, and activist who is known for her role as Fran in AMC's Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and playing opposite Oscar winner Jeff Bridges in Crazy Heart. She trained at the Circle in the Square Theatre School in New York City before launching Tin Roof Productions, which later became the Santa Fe Performing Arts Company. Debrianna has worked off-Broadway in New York and has toured on stage throughout the United States in her critically acclaimed show The Meatball Chronicles. Debrianna and her husband, David Forlano, won the Earth Keepers Award for Best Sustainable Video for their documentary short Earth Ships of Taos, which was shown at the Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival, and several of their documentary shorts have aired on Al Gore's cable network, Current TV. In 2010, Debrianna's children's short, Picking Up Feets, was selected for the International Women in Film Festival. In 2020, Debrianna and Lisa Lucas launched Corona Kitchen, an unscripted nightly cooking show on Facebook and YouTube Live. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Penina Meisels is an acclaimed food photographer who has photographed for Williams-Sonoma, Julia Child and Jaques Pepin, as well as a number of Joanne Weir's cookbooks, including the James Beard Award-winning cookbook Weir Cooking in the City. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Content
Introduction
Breakfast and Brunch
The Best Granola. Ever.
Harcha (Moroccan Style English Muffins)
Cranberry Coffee Cake
Gluten-Free Tomato Tarte
Franny's Take on Dinah Shore's Dutch Bebe
Lemon Blackberry Scones
Shakshuka
Truffle Omelette
Hal Sparks's Signature Quiche
Soups, Salads, and Sandwiches
Famous Carrot Salad Sandwich
Beyond BLT: With Creamy Parmesan Sauce
Better than Rice Oat Risotto
Stuffed Hamburgers with Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onions
Tuna and White Bean Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing
Classic Green Goddess Dressing on Butter Lettuce with Pears and Pecans
Better than Julia Child's Caesar Salad (with Homemade Dressing)
Cream of Mushroom Soup with Rosemary and Sea Salt Crackers
Hearty Black Bean and Kale Soup
The Quintessential Curried Chicken Salad
Franny's Circa '74 Ambrosia Salad
Hollie's Homegrown Cucumber Gazpacho
Hollie's Homegrown Corn Chowder
Hollie's Homegrown Fresh Tomato Soup
Breads, Biscuits, and Handmade Carbs!
La Famiglia Ravioli with Homemade Ricotta (with Special Guest Bob Cesca)
Make Your Own Gluten-Free Pasta
Potato Spelt Focaccia with Creamy Gorgonzola and Mascarpone
Handmade's Tale Potato Gnocchi
Nana's Zucchini Bread
Patrick the Brit's Epic Green Chile Brioche
Cotswold Cheddar and Sage Biscuits
Chef Olly's No Fail Pie Crust (If You Follow the F#%&Ing Directions)
Elena Alcalay's You Can't Eat Just One Bulgarian Burekas
Vegetables, Side Dishes, and Super Starters
OMG! Those Patatas Bravas
You Need These Preserved Lemons, Like a Good Siciliana
The Ultimate Grilled Mexican Street Food Corn
Yum Fried Green Tomatoes and Cheesy Grits
Ye Olde Standby Cranberry Chutney Caramelized Brussels Sprouts Stuffing with Pancetta and Walnuts
Throw Your Diet Out the Window Twice Baked Potatoes
Real Genovese Pesto
Grandma Papatone's Sauerkraut and Spicy Sausage
Ratatouille Just Like the Movie
Three Mushroom Risotto to Die for (Really There's No Meat)
Dreamy Rice Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes with Cashews and Herbs
Hollie's Homegrown Veggie Spring Rolls
Main Courses: Vegetarian, Fish, and Eat Your Meat!
Stuffed Pork Chops with Spinach and Cheesy Breadcrumbs
Debrianna's Fried Dough Pizza as a Kid (with Special Guest Buzz Burbank)
Not Your Nona's Spaghetti Ala Vongole
Hot and Spicy Harissa Chicken
The Incredible Edible Caramelized Lemon Chicken
Hoki Poki Wasabi Fish
Wanna Be Curled Up On My Couch with the Cats Stuffed Meatloaf
Vegan Scallops with Rice Noodles (Yeah, You'll Never Miss the Scallops)
#1 Comfort Food In Poland: Haluski (Fried Cabbage and Noodles)
Next Level General Tsao's Chicken
Knock Your Socks Off Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
I Need a Hug Braised Chicken Thighs and Chickpeas
Everything's Going To Be Okay Vegetable Pot Pie Deluxe
Nana's Eggplant Parmigiana
Red Snapper with Scalloped Potatoes, Tomato, and Kalamata Olive Confit
Roman Pasta with Asparagus, Creme Fraiche and Lemon
Yes You Can Bleu Cheese and Thyme Souffle
Traditional Chicken Enchiladas with Authentic Mexican Rojo Sauce
Cheese Fondue, Because. Cheese Fondue.
Aunt Georgia's (She's Greek) Moussaka
Quicker than Julia Child's Two-Day Beef Bourguignon
Great Grandpa Tony's Cioppino
Chef Manu Azzaretto's Pasta Carbonara (He's From Italy)
Dana Goldberg's Roasted Spaghetti Squash Pomodoro
Karl Frisch's Ribeye Steak with Brussels Sprouts
Rocky Mountain Mike's Baked Salmon with Broccoli
Frangela's Notorious Homemade Chili
Desserts: Cookies, Cream, and Cakes
Ginger Chocolate Cookies
Labneh Panna Cotta with Pistachio White Chocolate Bark and Apricot Jam
Apricot Shortbread
Zucchini Cookies with Lemon Goat Cheese Frosting
Classic Semi Freddo
Gluten-Free Salted Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cardamom Almond Cookies
Classic Meyer Lemon Bars
Don't Trifle with Me Trifle
Le Tarte Tatin
Coconut Macaroons Dipped In Chocolate
Nana's Apple Strudel
Franny's Three Layer Chocolate Mousse
Honey-Orange-Grapefruit-Mint Granita
Yes, These Are the Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
Angel Food Birthday Cake
Aunt Georgia's (She's Greek) Baklava
Chocolate Custard with Sea Salt Caramel and Whipped Cream
Stan's Fave Forest Berries Cheesecake
Hollie's Homegrown Rose Petal Ice Cream
Cocktails, Mocktails & Bar Snacks
White Russian Milkshake
Roasted Peach Bourbon Cocktail
Thistle in the Peck
Red, Red Wine Milkshake
Spicy Maple Nuts
Apricot Chicken Wings
Crispy Five Spice Chicken Wings
Candied Bacon
Artichoke Party Dip
Watermelon Margaritas
Franny's Sangria!
Make Your Own Grenadine
Chamomile Simple Syrup
Ginger Simple Syrup
Coffee Simple Syrup
Santa Fe Spirits Mesquite Manhattan
Santa Fe Spirits Apple Brandy Sour
Santa Fe Spirits 505 Collins
Breakfast and Brunch
The Best Granola. Ever.
Harcha (Moroccan Style English Muffins)
Cranberry Coffee Cake
Gluten-Free Tomato Tarte
Franny's Take on Dinah Shore's Dutch Bebe
Lemon Blackberry Scones
Shakshuka
Truffle Omelette
Hal Sparks's Signature Quiche
Soups, Salads, and Sandwiches
Famous Carrot Salad Sandwich
Beyond BLT: With Creamy Parmesan Sauce
Better than Rice Oat Risotto
Stuffed Hamburgers with Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onions
Tuna and White Bean Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing
Classic Green Goddess Dressing on Butter Lettuce with Pears and Pecans
Better than Julia Child's Caesar Salad (with Homemade Dressing)
Cream of Mushroom Soup with Rosemary and Sea Salt Crackers
Hearty Black Bean and Kale Soup
The Quintessential Curried Chicken Salad
Franny's Circa '74 Ambrosia Salad
Hollie's Homegrown Cucumber Gazpacho
Hollie's Homegrown Corn Chowder
Hollie's Homegrown Fresh Tomato Soup
Breads, Biscuits, and Handmade Carbs!
La Famiglia Ravioli with Homemade Ricotta (with Special Guest Bob Cesca)
Make Your Own Gluten-Free Pasta
Potato Spelt Focaccia with Creamy Gorgonzola and Mascarpone
Handmade's Tale Potato Gnocchi
Nana's Zucchini Bread
Patrick the Brit's Epic Green Chile Brioche
Cotswold Cheddar and Sage Biscuits
Chef Olly's No Fail Pie Crust (If You Follow the F#%&Ing Directions)
Elena Alcalay's You Can't Eat Just One Bulgarian Burekas
Vegetables, Side Dishes, and Super Starters
OMG! Those Patatas Bravas
You Need These Preserved Lemons, Like a Good Siciliana
The Ultimate Grilled Mexican Street Food Corn
Yum Fried Green Tomatoes and Cheesy Grits
Ye Olde Standby Cranberry Chutney Caramelized Brussels Sprouts Stuffing with Pancetta and Walnuts
Throw Your Diet Out the Window Twice Baked Potatoes
Real Genovese Pesto
Grandma Papatone's Sauerkraut and Spicy Sausage
Ratatouille Just Like the Movie
Three Mushroom Risotto to Die for (Really There's No Meat)
Dreamy Rice Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes with Cashews and Herbs
Hollie's Homegrown Veggie Spring Rolls
Main Courses: Vegetarian, Fish, and Eat Your Meat!
Stuffed Pork Chops with Spinach and Cheesy Breadcrumbs
Debrianna's Fried Dough Pizza as a Kid (with Special Guest Buzz Burbank)
Not Your Nona's Spaghetti Ala Vongole
Hot and Spicy Harissa Chicken
The Incredible Edible Caramelized Lemon Chicken
Hoki Poki Wasabi Fish
Wanna Be Curled Up On My Couch with the Cats Stuffed Meatloaf
Vegan Scallops with Rice Noodles (Yeah, You'll Never Miss the Scallops)
#1 Comfort Food In Poland: Haluski (Fried Cabbage and Noodles)
Next Level General Tsao's Chicken
Knock Your Socks Off Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
I Need a Hug Braised Chicken Thighs and Chickpeas
Everything's Going To Be Okay Vegetable Pot Pie Deluxe
Nana's Eggplant Parmigiana
Red Snapper with Scalloped Potatoes, Tomato, and Kalamata Olive Confit
Roman Pasta with Asparagus, Creme Fraiche and Lemon
Yes You Can Bleu Cheese and Thyme Souffle
Traditional Chicken Enchiladas with Authentic Mexican Rojo Sauce
Cheese Fondue, Because. Cheese Fondue.
Aunt Georgia's (She's Greek) Moussaka
Quicker than Julia Child's Two-Day Beef Bourguignon
Great Grandpa Tony's Cioppino
Chef Manu Azzaretto's Pasta Carbonara (He's From Italy)
Dana Goldberg's Roasted Spaghetti Squash Pomodoro
Karl Frisch's Ribeye Steak with Brussels Sprouts
Rocky Mountain Mike's Baked Salmon with Broccoli
Frangela's Notorious Homemade Chili
Desserts: Cookies, Cream, and Cakes
Ginger Chocolate Cookies
Labneh Panna Cotta with Pistachio White Chocolate Bark and Apricot Jam
Apricot Shortbread
Zucchini Cookies with Lemon Goat Cheese Frosting
Classic Semi Freddo
Gluten-Free Salted Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cardamom Almond Cookies
Classic Meyer Lemon Bars
Don't Trifle with Me Trifle
Le Tarte Tatin
Coconut Macaroons Dipped In Chocolate
Nana's Apple Strudel
Franny's Three Layer Chocolate Mousse
Honey-Orange-Grapefruit-Mint Granita
Yes, These Are the Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
Angel Food Birthday Cake
Aunt Georgia's (She's Greek) Baklava
Chocolate Custard with Sea Salt Caramel and Whipped Cream
Stan's Fave Forest Berries Cheesecake
Hollie's Homegrown Rose Petal Ice Cream
Cocktails, Mocktails & Bar Snacks
White Russian Milkshake
Roasted Peach Bourbon Cocktail
Thistle in the Peck
Red, Red Wine Milkshake
Spicy Maple Nuts
Apricot Chicken Wings
Crispy Five Spice Chicken Wings
Candied Bacon
Artichoke Party Dip
Watermelon Margaritas
Franny's Sangria!
Make Your Own Grenadine
Chamomile Simple Syrup
Ginger Simple Syrup
Coffee Simple Syrup
Santa Fe Spirits Mesquite Manhattan
Santa Fe Spirits Apple Brandy Sour
Santa Fe Spirits 505 Collins