Lemon Arugula Pasta
Most days, I want a fuss-free healthy lunch that I can whip up in a few minutes. I purposely try to make extra dinner for this reason – leftovers for lunch – but when I don’t have leftovers, I have to figure something else out. A lovely salad for summer lunch would be ideal, but […]
Balsamic Chicken & Pear Salad
Time is a precious, precious thing that we are often strapped for during the holidays. I can already feel it slipping away, with a weekend trip coming up and events filling the calendar. These time-consuming activities are usually a lot of fun, but we all need a reminder to make time for some of those […]
Strawberry Snow Pea Salad
Yesterday, I talked at a local senior center while they shared dinner together. It was good practice for me, because I had to speak clearly and talk loud, which I need a little bit of work on. We talked about eating for energy, and I told them all the things they should and shouldn’t eat […]
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 […]
Mango Shrimp Salad
I went a whole year without buying shrimp in the grocery store, even though I used to eat it at least once a week. I had two bad experiences with the frozen shrimp here and I was done. Bad fish is bad news. I was convinced that because Switzerland is landlocked, they must not be […]
Curried Chicken Salad
I have to say, last week was a girly one. Not only did I have a craft date and a baby shower, I attended a clothing swap. For those of you that haven’t been to a clothes swap, let me fill you in. Basically, it entails a bunch of women bringing their unwanted used clothing to a […]
