Homemade Buttermilk Pancake Recipe

    Homemade Buttermilk Pancake Recipe

    Jul 30, 2015 | Food

    I first published this buttermilk pancake recipe on March 1, 2011. We’d been in Germany for nearly 10 years and good pancakes were very hard to come by. We learned to make many things out of necessity while living there, especially when it came to food. And I’m glad...
    Spicy Thai Butternut Squash Soup

    Spicy Thai Butternut Squash Soup

    Oct 3, 2014 | Appetizers, Food, Mains

    With fall approaching in so many places (we’re even supposed to get a cool front here in South Florida — which for us means a low of 68 and a high of 84), I have been missing the seasons just a bit. Although when I walk outside and see a glorious sunset or think about...
    Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips

    Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips

    Jan 16, 2012 | Breads, Breakfasts, Desserts, Food

    If you haven’t noticed, I’ve been on a pumpkin & squash kick around here lately. Roasted pumpkin seeds, pureed pumpkin…and the butternut squash soup. And as if that weren’t enough, I also made some pumpkin bread last week that we have just been devouring! My first...
    A simple currywurst

    A simple currywurst

    Nov 12, 2010 | Expat Life, Food, German Specialties, Travel

    Currywurst is a staple of German fast food. Nearly anywhere you go, you’ll find a currywurst stand. And no matter what city or nationality of the owner, the currywurst always tastes pretty much the same. It’s a sure thing. Your choice of sides are usually French fries...
    Blueberry Zucchini Bread

    Blueberry Zucchini Bread

    Aug 16, 2010 | Breads, Breakfasts, Food

    As you may recall, we are huge fans of zucchini bread in this house and I make a couple loaves almost every week. Now that Stefan is back at work and I want him to have something in his belly every morning, I’m back to baking. But I was feeling a bit bored with the...