Recipes by Megan Gayeski

Engagements and Irish Beef Stew

Accidents and Turkey

My apologies for being a bit MIA lately.You never know when a second can change your life entirely.It was a few months ago, when I was helping out…

Lizards and Brussels Sprouts Slaw

I’m an animal lover. I really am. I just prefer them to stay in one piece.Back in my senior year high school,…

Going Home and Blueberry Buckle

Sometimes, patients are really excited to go home.You’d be surprised how many patients never want to leave the hospital. Some people actually like…

Devils and Black Pepper Strawberry Jam

You really never do know what is about to come out of someone’s mouth.I was on a consult month and had just…

Peonies and Beet Risotto

You can tell I’m my mother‘s daughter because of my ability to mishear words.I was about five years old at the time and spring had finally arrived…

Names and Stuffing/Dressing

I realize that my last name is complicated. However, there are still unacceptable things to call me.I was born with a Polish last name that isn’t…

ICUs and Mini Tacos

Some behavior is hospital appropriate. Other behavior is not.When you’re in the hospital, I expect you to be physically sick. You’re coughing.…

Glasses and Chicken Stock

To children, some decisions seem far more important than they really are.I’m legendary in my house for how great my vision was as a small child.…

Beer and Wine Jelly

Sometimes, patient’s don’t understand what isn’t allowed in the hospital.Back in med school, I was on the medicine inpatient wards. In medicine, you…