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 […]
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 […]
How to Make Ghee
My friend told me a few weeks ago that her favorite food growing up was cotton candy. I couldn’t quite wrap my head around that one since I could really care less about cotton candy. I proceeded to ask what her favorite food is now and she told me that it is butter. This one […]
Fennel Apple Salad
This simple fennel apple salad is combined with barberries, walnuts, and dill to make a perfectly seasonal side dish. Ten minutes and one bowl is all you need! My grandma has the weirdest taste buds when it comes to dessert. She says she hates chocolate, though I’ve caught her a few times with her hands in a […]
Spicy Pumpkin Soup
I’m currently fighting a losing battle. Against a spider. Almost every night for the past week, the nasty bugger has bitten me. Sometimes in the same place as before, sometimes a new place. I now have large and ugly bites on both arms, my hand (x2) thigh (x2), ankle, and what’s next. Good thing it’s […]