The Easiest Thai Curry

Did you know that bad things come in threes? When one bad thing happens, I don’t think much about it. But if a second bad thing happens, I just sit around and wait for the third, because there is no doubt in my mind that it’s coming. I tried not to believe it, I really […]

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 […]

Pepper Kale Chips

I just got an email from my friend asking if I’m a vegan these days. She is finalizing her wedding menu and adding in dietary restrictions, like a good hostess does. I had to laugh because I am definitely not a vegan, but I realize how I’ve managed to confuse people! This past year, while in […]

How to Make Fresh Pumpkin Puree {video post}

We often make fun of my in-laws when they can’t figure out how to use their iPhones, but I need to remind myself that I just might be in their shoes one day. As far as technology goes, I’m pretty far behind in comparison to other people my age (especially being raised in Silicon Valley). My phone is usually […]

Spicy Pumpkin Soup

I’m currently fighting a losing battle. Against a spider. Almost every night for the past week, the nasty bugger has bitten me. Sometimes in the same place as before, sometimes a new place. I now have large and ugly bites on both arms, my hand (x2) thigh (x2), ankle, and what’s next. Good thing it’s […]

End of Summer Quinoa Salad

In preparation for our US visitors this weekend, I’ve been trying to get us a dinner reservation on Saturday night. I generally try to make reservations auf Deutsch…mainly to prove to myself that my German classes are worth the pain. I know how to ask for a reservation in German, but if they answer with […]