Happy Halloween! As usual, I kind of failed on the posting seasonal/holiday themed recipes thing. No spider web cupcakes or caramel apples here! I don’t know if it’s defiance or laziness that makes me do these things, but contrary to what you may think, kringle actually has no relation to Kris Kringle or Christmas whatsoever … Read more
If you know me at all, you probably guessed that I am not the maker of these bagels. Firstly, because I am known to destroy anything that requires the least amount of patience and/or precision and secondly, because you know that Samuel is the master bread baker around here. Actually though, I wasn’t such a … Read more
And now what you’ve all been waiting for… yesterday’s mysterious Instagram photo revealed. I know. You’re completely amazed and impressed that I made and photographed these yesterday and am posting them less than 24 hours later. The reason that these photos haven’t been left unedited on my computer for two weeks like most posts … Read more
And now what you’ve all been waiting for… yesterday’s mysterious Instagram photo revealed. I know. You’re completely amazed and impressed that I made and photographed these yesterday and am posting them less than 24 hours later. The reason that these photos haven’t been left unedited on my computer for two weeks like most posts is … Read more
Yes, I’m still alive. I’ve just been a little busy the last couple of weeks since my family came to visit all the way from the USA. I’m gonna miss those guys, especially the little munchkin pictured below prancing around in a fairytale-esque field of flowers. I’m sort of obsessed with these flowers. I took … Read more
“Hey, honey,” Samuel said the other day, looking up from his homework, “Do you think we have a lot in common?” I scratched my head thoughtfully, “Yeah,” I said. My mind drifted to the chocolate ice cream in the freezer. If only it had peanut butter in it. What is it with these Germans and … Read more
“Hey, honey,” Samuel said the other day, looking up from his homework, “Do you think we have a lot in common?” I scratched my head thoughtfully, “Yeah,” I said. My mind drifted to the chocolate ice cream in the freezer. If only it had peanut butter in it. What is it with these Germans and … Read more
I hope you guys all had an awesome 4th of July. We sure did. I never felt so patriotic until I moved to Germany. I guess it’s just like my grandma always says, absence makes the heart grow founder! Anyway, we had an awesome grill-out behind our apartment. Samuel made pretzel buns, my baked beans finally … Read more
The other day I bought a watermelon. Being a stereotypical pregnant woman, this was very exciting for me. I waited for days for the perfect moment to break into it. As soon as a craving struck, I split it open. It had given a deceivingly juicy sounding crack, but I was horrified to see before … Read more
Being a stereotypical pregnant woman, this was very exciting for me. I waited for days for the perfect moment to break into it. As soon as a craving struck, I split it open. It had given a deceivingly juicy sounding crack, but I was horrified to see before me not the succulent, bright color … Read more