Roasted Tomato Marinara Sauce

For the past few years, I’ve had a huge desire to start canning my own food. Call me an old soul. The jars are already customized with my last name so it just seems necessary, right? Plus, I like knowing exactly what’s in my food and that I’m eating produce that was sourced locally during […]
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 […]
Tomato Arugula Quinoa Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Our little balcony herb garden is doing really well, no thanks to me. Jon is the gardener around here and he doesn’t like when I touch anything in fear that I will kill it. Unfortunately, I can’t say much in response because his fears come with good reason. My black thumb reaches far and wide. […]
