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Corsican Minestra Soup

Corsican Minestra Soup

Discovering new places to eat in foreign lands is as much fun for me as trying new foods. I am not the kind of person who researches where to eat before traveling somewhere new. I find the hunt for food a fun adventure in itself. As it is with travel and love, I prefer serendipity in […]

GBF: Birthday Cake Gone Wrong

GBF: Birthday Cake Gone Wrong

THE GOOD: My youngster of a boyfriend turned a year older! For Thomas’ twenty-something birthday I thought it would be nice to make him his favorite cake … Black Forest. In my efforts to make the most perfect Black Forest Cake, I scowered the internet for the best recipe. I stumbled upon the blog Passionate […]

Eat Dutch

Eat Dutch

Stamppot or mash is a classic Dutch dish and a popular winter meal. My friend Evelien prepared Andijvie Stamppot for me during my stay with her in the Netherlands. Not only was the food delicious but super easy to make! ANDIJVIE STAMPPOT Ingredients: 3 lb potatoes, cut into chunks 14 oz endive, washed and chopped […]