Last week, it was the beginning of September, I walked into Trader Joe's and picked up, among other things, a container of black mission figs. In my …
Blackberry & Apple Cobbler
Last year in August we arrived in Washington State. We were happily surprised to find an abundance of blackberries. The children loved them and went …
Tacos – We All Love Them!!
Tacos are one of the most fun ways of eating. You can put in them whatever you like and leave out what you don't. Back in Germany I only knew tacos …
Caponata
One of my favorite side dishes in the summer is Caponata. Eggplant is one of the most versatile vegetables.Yet it is usually under used for its …
Mushroom Foraging in Oregon
Our travels along the West Coast took us through Oregon, both along the coast and the Cascade mountains. Most of the foraged mushrooms I ordered …
Cooking A Chicken On A Spit
Childhood memories One of my first childhood food memories is when a friend invited our family and a large group of friends to visit at his country …
