Today is food revolution day. This is a campaign led by the famous chef Jamie Oliver, to promote across the world the importance of eating good food and getting us back into the kitchen. To read more about it click here. As a foodie, I support this initiative 100%, and admire Jamie’s drive to spread … Continue reading Talking about a revolution
Love your friends
Last week, I received a surprise package in the mail from a very dear friend, whom I have known since kindergarten. Inside was a Canadian Living magazine, which I subscribed to when I lived in Canada. It was such a treat to receive! But what struck me more was the card she had sent along … Continue reading Love your friends
Excited about Bio
No, I don’t suddenly have a passion for Biology. The Bio I am excited for is all about food (surprise!), which is the name given here in Germany for organic food. Our meals over the years have grown steadily to include more natural food while the consumption of packaged food or meals has greatly declined. … Continue reading Excited about Bio
What makes us happy?
Curious as to which country has the healthiest people, I did a search on the Internet and came across this article called: 7 Countries With the Healthiest People. What I found interesting is that it wasn’t just climate or access to a variety of fresh food that defined where the healthiest people reside, but a … Continue reading What makes us happy?
Winter food
It’s hard to believe that the first day of winter was only yesterday. It feels like we have been living in darkness for weeks, and the colder weather mixed with snow hardly felt like autumn. My preference for food now seems to follow the rhythm of the seasons. Especially living here, where produce is influenced … Continue reading Winter food
Baby, it’s cold outside
A few mornings ago we awoke to a fresh snowfall. Little T was the first to discover this after opening the front door and shrieking “IT SNOWED!!!!!!!” – but it was hard not to share his enthusiasm, as the white blanket of snow really was beautiful. Along with the snow came much colder temperatures. For … Continue reading Baby, it’s cold outside
What I am grateful for today
Every day, I try to think of what I am grateful for. Here is my list (so far) for today: My family My friends My health Enjoying a week-end with no scheduled plans The Christmas market we walked to yesterday and the hearty goulash soup with a cup of warmly spiced Glühwein that we had … Continue reading What I am grateful for today
Make it a Guten Morgen
I believe, a yummy breakfast helps to make a Guten Morgen (good morning). I am fortunate to live in a country that bakes incredibly delicious bread and buns, with a huge assortment from the traditional white to darker buns and bread with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, poppy seeds, hazelnuts (or loaded with them all!). And … Continue reading Make it a Guten Morgen
A lesson learned?
This morning, as I was peering into the wine fridge selecting a bottle of white for our evening “Hurray-it’s-Friday!” glass of wine, something lying on the floor caught my attention. It appeared to be Little T’s school planner, but I couldn’t figure out why it would be lying on the other side of the wine … Continue reading A lesson learned?
Thai chicken soup to feed the soul
Once in awhile I have an urge to cook something exotic instead of a favorite standby meal. This can be especially tricky when cooking for an 8-yr-old who is not interested in being adventurous as the dinner table. If the plate does not have pasta, pizza, tacos, pancake, egg, sausage, schnitzel, mashed potatoes, or escargot, … Continue reading Thai chicken soup to feed the soul
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