Dairy-Free Chicken Pot Pie

When it’s snowing in Zurich on a Sunday and you aren’t already in the mountains, there isn’t much to do. I’m surprisingly ok with this and have actually grown to love our relaxing winter Sundays; staying warm and cozy inside while watching the snow fall outside . The stores are closed, which of course has […]
Raw Walnut Brownie Bites

A few weeks ago, I did a week-long digital detox. I had gotten into the habit of checking Facebook and Instagram every night before bed, every morning when I woke up, and odd times throughout the day. So I took a break. A week long break and it was just the right amount of time […]
Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

I would have never dreamed of attempting to bake vegan. I love butter, I love eggs; what’s the point? Well, the point is that I feel better without eggs and dairy, so I should probably limit them as much as possible. I should probably limit my sugar intake also, but let’s not get too crazy. […]
Fresh Pumpkin Puree

Growing up, orange pumpkins were only meant to be carved and sit on the porch for Halloween. When Thanksgiving rolled around, we used a different kind of pumpkin that came out of a can and was baked into yummy breads, cookies, and pie. How was I to know that those orange Halloween pumpkins could magically turn […]
Cranberry Cashew Protein Bites

I should probably just call these the “let’s get back on track and stop eating so much chocolate” bites. But, I wouldn’t want to get your hopes up by including chocolate in the title. With the discovery of all my food intolerances, I’ve been finding comfort in the fact that I am not allergic to dark […]
Tomato & Onion Stuffed Eggplants from Cooking Alaturka

This amazing travel we have been able to experience while living abroad has given me a whole new appreciation for food. Every country (and sometimes city) has their own special meals and particular ways to prepare them. I find it fascinating. At first, I just liked to try a few restaurants and street food while […]
