Happy Birthday Norway!

I love Norway. I love the people and the country they live in. I have made a number of good Norwegian friends while studying in France. In fact, I was invited to stay with one for two weeks last summer. But, I will write more about that on another post. On May 17th, the Norwegian’s […]

Zereshk Polo Ba Morgh – Barberry Rice with Chicken

Living in Grenoble and having access to delicious French food has been a wonderful experience. However, the lack of ethnic food options has been what I miss most about home. Being from New York has really spoiled me since you have 24 hour access to foods from all over the globe. After a year and […]

Catalan pride

Living and traveling abroad has given me the opportunity to live and share meals with people from all over the world! I am currently living with a great guy from Barcelona. He loves to remind me that he is not Spanish but actually Catalan! There is a high level of pride among people from the […]

White Asparagus

It is asparagus season in France right now. Nearly all the stalls at the farmer’s market have them. Different varieties- skinny white asparagus, fat white asparagus, purple asparagus, and ordinary green asparagus. You can also find less beautiful, crooked white asparagus at a discount! I typically drizzle my asparagus with olive oil and sea salt […]