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, […]

DIY Healthy Peanut Butter Cups

My pantry food needs from the US have slowly been dwindling, thank goodness. More room for clothes in my suitcase! One reason for less food importing is because a) I’ve figured out how to live without certain things and b) Switzerland has got with the times and now has more options. Currently there are really […]

What a Gluten Free, Dairy Free Diet Can Look Like

As soon as I say my Meal Plans are gluten free and dairy free, people give me this look like I’m crazy. Why would they sign up to eat that way for a whole entire month? Am I trying to torture them? No, actually, just the opposite. I’m trying to show the world that real food […]