Nutty Coconut Granola (+ Parfait Recipe)

Nutty Coconut Granola (+ Parfait Recipe)

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Not only is homemade granola super easy to make, but it is also a healthier alternative to pre-made store bought varieties – and granola is one of those magically delicious things that makes serving up a nutritious and tasty breakfast so easy. Even if you are on the go – for the road, simply layer a jar with granola, yogurt and fruit (in as many layers as you like)...
Plum Chutney with Sour Cherries

Plum Chutney with Sour Cherries

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Thanks to the smell of homemade plum chutney my place smelled amazingly cozy for a dismal, rainy summer day. Plum chutney has got to be the most tasty sweet-and-tangy spreads out there. It's perfect for serving with grilled or roasted meats, a cheese platter or get this, as a spread to give your next sandwich a flavorful punch. Approaching the end of summer, I am actually quite happy (and...

Getting To Know: Ground Sumac Spice

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Sumac has long been used as a seasoning in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine (most notably as a key ingredients in za'atar) and there’s good reason that it’s gaining increased popularity and is becoming a welcome addition to any spice cupboard. Just a sprinkle of this Middle Eastern spice instantly improves any dish, making it a delicious and versatile all-you-really-need-just-one-spice that every kitchen and cook should have on hand. With its...
Sage Scones with Berries

Sage Scones with Berries

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When I was 18, I spent and summer in Scotland working on a little island called Colonsay. That is where I first discovered and fell in love with scones. And also put on 10 lbs in the span of one summer! Yes, I discovered more than just scones that year. Things like hearty meat pies! I've always been one to enjoy food...and thankfully sport. Which has managed to keep...
Tomato Barley Salad with Herbs, Yogurt & Lemon

Tomato Barley Salad with Herbs, Yogurt & Lemon

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Barley isn’t new to me. I love barley! I’ve been eating oatmeal made from barley flakes for years. It’s one of my all-time favorite cooked breakfasts. And barley in soups and stews? – definitely! For risotto? -- yes! Salads, though, is an entirely new concept to me. I’m not sure why I was stick on this idea that barley had to be eaten while it’s hot. With its slightly...
German Plum Cake (Zwetschgenkuchen)

German Plum Cake (Zwetschgenkuchen)

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Here in Germany, summer time is plum cake time. As soon as they make their arrival at the farmers' market, arrives also the immediate request from my favorite Schwabe to bake a tradition "Zwetschgenkuchen". Not just any plum cake, but one with a crumbly topping called "Streusel" -- in his opinion, very crucial to a good plum cake! Anyone who knows me, knows that I rarely eat anything sweet, or...