Wine Tasting in Switzerland’s Lavaux Region

I’ve had number of odd jobs here in Switzerland, and I’m finding that my favorites are the ones that involve perks for payment. Writing articles for My Girlfriend Guide has sent me on some pretty fun adventures, including the Veuve Cliquot Chalet, tasting all the Swiss chocolate I could find, and most recently, a trip […]
Curried Chicken Salad

I have to say, last week was a girly one. Not only did I have a craft date and a baby shower, I attended a clothing swap. For those of you that haven’t been to a clothes swap, let me fill you in. Basically, it entails a bunch of women bringing their unwanted used clothing to a […]
Culinary Globetrotting in Copenhagen

I recently read an article about how your astrological sign relates to your eating habits. My sign, Sagittarius, is said to be a “culinary globetrotter” who needs a variety of cuisines to be fulfilled. I can’t say I always believe my monthly horoscope, but that statement was spot on. I’m a girl who likes her variety and I […]
DIY Wedding Invitations

I don’t know if you know, but I have a feeling you won’t be surprised: I used to be a diehard scrapbooker. Creative Memories (the MaryKay of scrapbooking) became popular back in the mid-nineties and shortly thereafter, my 11-year-old life savings was spent on paper cutters, fun scissors, tape runners, and stickers. When it was […]
Vegan Spinach Basil Pesto

It’s amazing what a few plants can do to a home. Our apartment feels much more alive and “homey” these days which I believe is mostly due to our little urban garden. When the gardener gets home from work, he goes straight to the kitchen balcony to check on his plants while I start dinner. […]
Balsamic Roasted Strawberries

Maybe you already know this, but European freezers are the size of a shoebox. Imagine fitting all your freezer items into a sneaker shoebox (not even a winter boot shoe box!) and you can understand my pain. Three cubes of ice, a Popsicle, plus a bag of frozen peas and I practically have to force […]
