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Mar 7, 2023

Winter Oats 2 Ways

Anyone who has ever lived with me for any period of time knows that my morning go-to is oatmeal. I love it. It is quick and simple, it...

Jan 29, 2023

Refreshing Whey Drink - or Homemade Rivella

Switzerland has its own soft drink that I haven't encountered anywhere else. It is a whey-based drink called rivella. I am not big on...

Dec 29, 2022

Sahlep Custard

Growing up, sahlep, ground orchid root used in a Turkish milk-based hot drink, was a special treat, only after my dad had been on a trip...

Nov 18, 2022

Rainbow Lasagne

Littler Bit has arrived, spelling the end of a rather tough pregnancy. My body and energy levels are bouncing back, but not so my sleep...

Nov 28, 2021

Pumpkin and Apple White Lasagna

With autumn mists and fall harvest fruits and vegetables available, I've been enjoying taking advantage as much as possible of what's on...

Oct 19, 2021

Plum Smoothie

Fall is here! And with it all those deliciously autumnal fruits like plums! What better way to celebrate the season on still-warm days...

Oct 14, 2021

Sweet Potato and Chanterelle Risotto

My parents' neighbour gave me a massive basket of freshly picked chanterelles, and sweet potatoes were on sale again, so this naturally...

Sep 21, 2021

Pumpkin and Rhubarb Tart

It's been a little while since I made a tart so I thought it was about time. I had fresh rhubarb from my parents' garden, and goats...

Sep 2, 2021

Onions with Barley and Creamy Chanterelles

The neighbour gave us a basket of chanterelles, and trying to decide what to do with them, a recipe we tried a few years ago came to...

Feb 21, 2021

Whey of Spinach Soup

Like cream of spinach soup, but made with leftover whey I had on hand from my cheese making experiments. Carrying on our habit of having...

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