Last weekend, I had amazing meals planned for the week. Unfortunately (or fortunately?) the beef stew made so much leftovers that I didn't really need to cook anything for several days. But Friday night, I was determined to make the acorn squash soup I had been thinking about all week. I love creamy soup but… Continue reading Acorn Squash Soup With Kielbasa Bits
Over the weekend, I had an exciting second trip to the Fresh Market. Yes, it will probably take me a while before I get over how amazing that place is. I planned to only stop by their meat section (came back with chicken breast, stew beef, kielbasa, and ground turkey) but couldn't help grabbing a… Continue reading Beef and Root Vegetable Stew
What happens when you're craving a hot-dog but are really trying to eat healthy? That's when one comes up with the hot-dog's odd cousin's idea. Awww yeah. Regular hot-dog meat is bad (well, I think it's delicious but it certainly isn't good for you), I know. Well, luck me, we had some fresh mild Italian… Continue reading A Hot-Dog’s Odd Cousin
In July of 2006, I left my parents' cozy home, where I spent the first 20 years of my life, to become an Au Pair in Charlottesville, Virginia. It was a scary but mostly exciting adventure. I had to start living my life in English, live with a host family, and make new friends. The… Continue reading The Au Pair Reunion: A German-American Dinner
The Hungry Quebbie 