Why I Don’t Need to Detox After One Month of Travel

I spent the last month in and out of Zurich, traveling and hosting visitors, and simply enjoying summer. I ate ice cream and pizza, I drank wine, and I had days where I did nothing but lay on the beach. And guess what? I feel fine. A-okay. I didn’t come back feeling like a blob […]

Berry Creamsicles

It’s so much fun to watch a child eat a Popsicle or ice cream cone in the summer. The pure joy in their eyes and smile, coupled with the absolute mess on their face and bodies is just too fun. Granted, I am watching from afar, not worrying about the aftermath of the mess as […]

Cedar Plank Salmon

My dad is the king of the barbecue. His flank steak is perfectly marinated and cooked to perfection. His barbecued turkey is the opposite of dry Thanksgiving turkey – it’s juicy and has no need for gravy. His asparagus is blanched and lightly charred, turning anyone into a veggie lover.   So today, I bring […]

A Greek Salad in Greece

Last week, we were part of one big happy Greek family. Our hosts were welcoming in every way and left us with an amazing taste of Greece. Upon arrival our host, Giannis, picked us up from the airport and I started asking all the questions, especially where to eat. Giannis proceeded to tell us that all […]

8 Steps to Healthfully Conquer the Buffet

image via my favorite buffet, hiltl I have to say, buffets are not my favorite. Some people get excited by the endless food options a buffet provides, but I just get overwhelmed. Yet, overwhelmed is better than stressed. Buffets used to stress me out because I felt it was inevitable that I was going to […]

Grilled Corn and Snap Pea Salad

Have you ever purposely not learned how to do something just so you can claim you don’t know how to do it? Or given someone compliments on a job well done, just so they continue with it? Jon and I play these tricks on each other often, but at this point, the secret is out. We tell […]