I read this article and it “inspired” me to begin my lockdown early. So I’ve had plenty of time to read, cook and definitely do some cross-checking on recent articles regarding this virus, from conspiracies to bats. There are days I just give up […]

  I love the way Germans sweeten their cakes and sweets. When I first arrived 20 years ago, before going gluten-free, I was so excited to step into one of the many bakeries lining the streets and treat myself to a decadent slice of the […]

  OOOh just so yummy. This was easy and tangy with a touch of sweetness and a whiff of the summer. Use it as a side to your Mexican or Indian dishes. Plus it’s a super side dish for all-round barbecues. We even ate the […]

  Once again the seasons in Germany surprise me with the array of wild herbs and plants. This time of year our wild garlic or as we call it, bärlauch, is in full bloom.  The street markets are decorated with herbs and radical-looking plants. There’s nothing […]

  This was one amazing soup. I had never heard of it until we landed in Sneek, NL. It was on the menu, and since it was made with cream, I decided my husband should get it, and I could take a taste test…dang was […]

  Ok, this will be short and direct. I know that many of you are heading out to the store to pick up some household staples and supplies for cooking. We just did the same thing this weekend and packed (not over-stocked) ourselves in for […]