How to Make Ghee

My friend told me a few weeks ago that her favorite food growing up was cotton candy. I couldn’t quite wrap my head around that one since I could really care less about cotton candy. I proceeded to ask what her favorite food is now and she told me that it is butter. This one […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]