Helloooooo June Gloom.

I really don't get why people are so confused at LA weather. We get some clouds and a sprinkling of rain in early June, and people are facebooking like there's no tomorrow. Where the hell is summer?, they ask. Well... summer in LA starts in July, runs through September, maybe 3 weeks in October, then hits a week in November, two weeks spanning January and February, part of April, and most of May. See? Perfectly not confusing.

Alas, good ol' June gloom hits like clockwork. Definitely need that sweater in the morning, especially if you're in classrooms in Santa Monica.

Here's my June gloom soup. Also known as my Get Well Soon soup.


chicken broth
dehydrated shiitake mushrooms
sliced ginger
shredded chicken breast
a dash of soy sauce, salt, and chili oil

Toss it all together in a sauce pan, bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 min.