Amsterdam is a vital city that is full of life, history and energy. To many travelers it is a temporary city for a layover connection to other parts of the world, but we are discovering that this city is worth visiting. The Dutch culinary scene is creative and more ethnic than I had expected. ...
Gazpacho
This has been a bountiful summer in the garden. The tomato plants have been abundant and generous. We are grateful and so are the deer. I recently picked a large yellow heirloom tomato and turned it around to find a nice big bite out of it, still hanging on the vine. ...
New Finds for Your Table
After studying Moby Dick in a summer class I am thinking about the Great White Whale. Visiting Anthropologie in Birmingham this weekend I found this fabulous plate featuring the whale out at sea and couldn't resist some other colorful treasures too. I can't wait to brighten up my table with these bold and ...
Tomato Time
The tomatoes are ripe and it is time for Caprese Salad. This is a 5 Minute Prep Salad. Seriously! We are having the Froehlich family reunion this weekend and picking fresh tomatoes and basil is part of the fun. We are celebrating summer in full swing here and nothing is more special to me than ...
The Art of Hiding Vegetables
Most children are anxious to eat dessert first, even if it is fruit. Vegetables, no matter which variety are just not a top priority for most eaters even when we understand the health value. There is a new film out called "Fed Up" that premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival and explores the shift in ...
Kenya
We recently returned from Nairobi, Kenya. It was primarily a medical mission trip, but I confess I am often thinking about food more than I should be. Don't get me wrong...I am truly grateful for all the goodies along the way as I am gallivanting ...
