We're perched in the Swiss Alps looking out over breathtaking peaks. In an effort to fully get into the spirit of Switzerland I decided to give fondue a try. Amazingly I've never had fondue before and I've certainly never made it before. It turned out to be quite easy, very tasty, and super rich. I wouldn't suggest having it as a regular part … [Read more...]
Spring Salads
Spring is a season of salads! Actually, I think there are great salad for all seasons, but spring is one of my favorite times to celebrate bitter greens and fresh garden toppings. There are endless delicious combinations and lots of room for creativity. I've been making salads often during our travels. It's usually easy to find fresh greens and … [Read more...]
Cracking Walnuts
It was a rainy day in southern France and I sat around cracking walnuts with my godfather. There is something deeply soothing about a repetitive motion like cracking nuts - it keeps the hands busy and allows the mind to wander. It is perfect for long conversations or contemplative thoughts. In this case it was the former, but when my hands are … [Read more...]
Lemon and Garlic Asparagus
Asparagus is a quintessential spring vegetable -- full of green flavor, only around for a short season, and a harbinger of more summer bounty to come. It's one of my favorites and I always try to make an asparagus-focused dish to kick-off the season. Last year it was spring quesadillas and this year it was asparagus with lemon and … [Read more...]
Sauteed Eggplant and Quinoa
We're traveling through Southern Spain at the moment and the cuisine is a fascinating mix of traditional Spanish, North African, and Middle Eastern. I've been seeing lots of eggplants appearing on menus and I couldn't be happier. This eggplant dish was really quite simple, very tasty, and made the whole apartment smell good. I started by … [Read more...]
Market Season
May is one of my favorite months of the year. The days are warmer and the flowers are blooming, but most of all the farmers markets open for the summer. I love wandering through the stalls, talking to the farmers, and picking up produce that was harvested that morning. There is nothing better for a local food junkie! Europe does an excellent … [Read more...]
Curried Chickpeas with Feta Cheese
We are loving Portugal. It is filled with nice people, beautiful landscapes, and delicious food. The food is fresh, flavorful, and healthful (just like my Portuguese Fish Stew). We took a break from our Portuguese food adventures the other night to make dinner in our apartment. There are only so many meals I can eat out before I'm ready for … [Read more...]
Turmeric and Ginger Glazed Carrots
Life on the road means making simple meals. I'm limited to locally available ingredients that I can purchase in small quantities. It is definitely a shift in mindset not to have my usual kitchen stocked with all my favorite pantry staples. This is a good exercise for me because I enjoy the hunt to find great flavor with simple … [Read more...]
Sweet Rabbit Stew
As a last hurrah to my time in France I decided to cook rabbit (lapin in French). I'd seen them in all the markets in Paris and it is certainly not something I can easily get in the States. I was a bit daunted about making this since I don't cook meat often, but a friend in Paris shared the idea of cooking rabbit in hard cider and it sounded … [Read more...]
Paris Restaurant Reviews
Exciting news at One Beet! I have my first guest posts up on Green Earth Guide reviewing two of my favorite organic spots in Paris - Galette Cafe and Boco. Please take a moment to check them out! I'll be continuing to partner with Green Earth Guide during my trip and sharing my eco experiences along the way. Stay tuned! … [Read more...]
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