3 Ways to Enjoy Vacation Food to the Fullest
First comes the vacation diet. Then the vacation food. And inevitably, the post-vacation diet. If you are restricting your food intake before, during, or after vacation, this post is for you. Vacation eating is always a tough thing, especially for those that aren’t happy with their current size. I want to help, by explaining why […]
Health Lessons from an Elderly French Couple
My aunt and I were sitting in a quaint French bistro in Paris last Wednesday night. The tables were inches apart, mid-meal bathroom breaks were not possible, and there was no English menu to help us order. But it was just what we wanted – traditional and unapologetically French. As American women commonly do, we […]
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 […]
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 […]
Butternut Dal Soup
This butternut dal soup is thick, creamy, and perfectly comforting on a cold fall or winter evening. Eat it as a hearty soup, or add more veggies and serve over rice like a curry dish. Either way, you are bound to enjoy the fragrant flavors! I haven’t gushed yet about our Africa trip, so I guess […]
Beet Fig Salad in Annecy, France
This beet fig salad is topped with walnuts and a spicy garlic dressing. Make it fast before figs are gone for the summer! There is this cute lake town in France near the Swiss border called Annecy. In less than a year, I’ve been there twice and it already holds a special place in my […]