Homemade Peppermint Extract
Yesterday I went to Ikea for probably the sixth time since I have moved to this country. Ikea is unfortunately the one and only affordable home goods store in Switzerland, so we have grown a strong love/hate relationship in the past 6 months.
Pumpkin Bread and Cinnamon Mascarpone Spread
We arrived “home” to Zurich last week and as much fun as we had in the states, I have to say that I am glad to be back. I was gone for almost two months, and it was about time to sleep in my own bed and cook in my own kitchen. And boy, am […]
Summer Berry Salad with Rosemary Chicken
This 4th of July will be a little different than usual since we won’t be celebrating in good ‘ole America. Fortunately for me, my American best friends are arriving in Zurich this Thursday, July 4th, and we are going to make our own party. As soon as my girlfriends found out I was moving abroad, […]
New York Times Chocolate Chip Cookies
I’m embarrassed to admit this, but my new routine consists of waking up around 7am, making a cup of tea, and plopping myself in front of the TV to watch my morning shows. To justify this, I have my computer in my lap and catch up on all my emails and mindless computer tasks […]
Homemade Vanilla Extract
I wonder how my days go by so quickly with so little accomplished. I’ve decided to blame it on the fact that everything takes longer than normal. Everything is still foreign to me. So, I guess I just take my sweet time trying to get used to these foreign things.
Strawberry Rhubarb Banana Oatmeal Cups
Even though I am currently a lady of leisure, I have somehow managed to jam pack my weekly schedule. Fortunately, this schedule consists of mostly things I want to do. Though I’m quickly realizing how easy it is to prioritize these fun activities over some of the basic chores I should be doing on a […]