My dad's parents lived five blocks away from the time I was five on. My grandpa still lives there, as do my parents. There were benefits to having my grandma so close. One benefit is that she would bring me coffee from a very young age. Neither of my parents drink coffee, but I'd … [Read more...] about Zwetschgenkuchen is a Plum Cake
Recipes
Turkey Milanese, in the style of Milan
The other week we had purchased these turkey cutlets on a whim. Outside of Thanksgiving and Christmas, we don't really cook much with turkey. And a turkey cutlet at that. A breast or a whole bird I can handle, but a cutlet? Feeling uninspired, I turned to the Google to answer … [Read more...] about Turkey Milanese, in the style of Milan
Texas Caviar, Hold the Fish Eggs
I suppose I could think of and share a reason why it would be called Texas caviar, but the point is that there are no fish eggs in it. I like to think of it as salsa that has been kicked up a notch or two. In fact, it's been changed so drastically, I dare call it a salsa. My … [Read more...] about Texas Caviar, Hold the Fish Eggs
Lemon Chicken Pasta Salad, a Recipe Card
While this lemon chicken pasta salad could function as a side dish or a potluck item, we eat it on top of a bed of organic spring mix greens as a meal. It's fantastic paired with garlic bread or pesto cheese bread as well or even just a few raw vegetables for dipping. It's easy … [Read more...] about Lemon Chicken Pasta Salad, a Recipe Card
Chocolate Gâteau Alice for Young and Old
I spent a week or two at my grandpa's during high school at one point. I was avoiding reality, and he needed someone to keep him company. At some point I went home to my parents and my four younger siblings, but he let me take a few things with me, the most important being my … [Read more...] about Chocolate Gâteau Alice for Young and Old
