Vegan Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Vegan peppermint hot chocolate is comforting and cozy this holiday season without the heaviness of dairy. Take out the peppermint for a more traditional hot chocolate!  One of my favorite holiday treats (that I don’t feel guilty about enjoying) is actually a drink, not a cookie! It is none other than a peppermint hot chocolate. […]

Why I Don’t Feel Guilty About Eating Holiday Treats

Starting with pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving and continuing with the never-ending Christmas cookies, it’s hard not to be tempted by all the holiday sweets. Not to mention my birthday falling in between the two holidays. I spent much of my life eating every holiday dessert in sight, but only allowing myself the indulgence knowing that […]

Pear & Squash Quinoa Salad

The pear & squash quinoa salad is crunchy, creamy, sweet, tart, and oh so flavorful. Take the time to make yourself this healthy lunch that will last you all week!  I’ve been a little busy lately, between a trip to the US, launching this new website, having a booth at the Christmas market, and celebrating a big birthday. […]

Welcome to teaspoon living!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This little blog of mine has been with me through many a changes. To think it all started with a dream to own a high tea room and a blog to document it. I remember when I was about to start the blog back in 2011 and I wanted to pay a professional designer to […]

Stuffed Pumpkin

Grab a small pumpkin, fill it with a spiced brown rice mixture, bake it in the oven, and enjoy your delicious and beautifully presented meal!  I have missed the first snowfall in Zurich every single year we have been here. About a month ago, Jon told me jokingly (but half serious) that it’s not going to snow […]

Fennel Apple Salad

This simple fennel apple salad is combined with barberries, walnuts, and dill to make a perfectly seasonal side dish. Ten minutes and one bowl is all you need!  My grandma has the weirdest taste buds when it comes to dessert. She says she hates chocolate, though I’ve caught her a few times with her hands in a […]