DIY Taco Seasoning

Let me tell you a bit about the corn tortilla situation here in Switzerland. The corn tortillas in the regular grocery store are not bad, they just aren’t what I would call a corn tortilla. Authentic ones are sold in the one and only Mexican grocery store, but they cost about $1 for each tortilla, […]

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 […]

Vanilla Millet Porridge With Fruit & Seeds

The real reason I quit dairy was because I saw the proof on paper: I took an allergy test. Albeit, it should probably be called an “intolerance” test because it shows you on a scale from 0-6 how intolerant you are to over 500 foods. Being intolerant to a certain food doesn’t mean you are […]

3 Ingredient Mango Chia Seed Pudding

I know, I know. I already did a chia seed pudding recipe. But, but, it is just that good! Especially for a non-dairy eater…like me. It’s sad but true. I gave up dairy for real this time (well, let’s say 90% of the time). The milk industry lied to me all those years. Milk products […]