Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Pesto

Love is love and it’s a beautiful thing. After a trip to my hometown, in the presence of family and friends who I don’t get to see often, I’ve been reminded just how good love is. Coming home to my husband after almost three weeks away reminded me that the heart really does grow fonder. […]

Slow Cooker German Pork

Growing up, many family birthday celebrations were at Grandma’s house (the German one I told you about with a stomach of steel). She had two dishes that she usually made: pork with sauerkraut or beef sauerbraten with potato pancakes. I never thought much about dinner though; I just knew there was going to be a […]

Salmon Chowder

I honestly thought I knew what “real” winter was now that I live in Zurich. Boy was I wrong. I had no idea about winter weather until our recent trip to Finland. I am generally a cold person, which doesn’t help matters. I bought one of those blanket scarves this year, and even though my husband […]

Cashew Parmesan

I have a friend that lives in Burlington, Vermont. I visited her and her wonderful town a few years ago (read more about it here) and I loved everything about it. From the cute streets and shops, to the nice people, the great restaurants, and the lively community atmosphere, I could definitely see myself living […]

Matcha Latte

I’ve been learning a lot about marketing lately and I keep reading how you need to see or hear about a product or brand seven times on average before you decide to purchase. Shortly after being reminded of this, I unintentionally proved the theory 100% correct. Currently, Matcha has been everywhere I am- on instagram, […]

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 […]