Spanish Rice
Switzerland is giving us a whole day off to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Isn’t that nice?? Turns out its actually Ascension Day, and everyone gets a random Thursday off because of it. So, we are going to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, like Americans do…with a lot of Mexican food and margaritas. I’m asked to make […]
Enchiladas Verdes
Since January, I’ve started each week with a Monday morning yoga class at a nearby studio. This class is gentle to begin, slowly moves through poses (though still challenging), and ends with some nice stretches and a wonderful neck rub in savasana. The teacher is so calming and supportive, giving you encouragement the whole way […]
Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos
Lately, many holidays have been sneaking up and passing me by before I can properly celebrate. Valentine’s Day? Didn’t notice it. St. Paddy’s day? I highly doubt I wore green. I realized it’s because no one is constantly reminding me to celebrate these holidays here in Europe. There are no ads plastered around town, or Valentine’s […]
Fire Roasted Salsa
If you have Netflix, you’ve probably already binge watched the second season of “Orange is the New Black” like me. That show is so addicting and I’m sad to have to wait again for a whole new season to come out. One of the episodes that caught my attention is the one where Piper is […]
Black Bean Chili
There is recent talk that the weather in Zurich is about to get depressing. So much talk that girls I’ve met here are planning to buy a sunlight lamp this winter to boost their moods. Have you heard of these sunlight lamps? I guess they simulate the sunlight and give you the vitamin D you […]
Flan to the Russian River Rescue
Off to Grandma’s house we went for a getaway to the Russian river. The Ball’s graciously invited me to come on their family vacation and I gladly accepted. “Grandma’s house” was an old bed and breakfast with plenty of room for all twelve and a half of us. Can you guess who the half is?