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
Bacon-Wrapped Fish
I think I am started to get the idea now: you can make any dish or meal tastier by wrapping it in bacon. In the past, I avoided bacon as much as possible, because of its fat content and based on the general idea that bacon is bad for you. After reading a lot about… Continue reading Bacon-Wrapped Fish
Foodie PenPal Reveal: January Edition
Today is my favorite day of the month! I FINALLY get to reveal what my generous foodie match sent me! This month, I sent a package to Amber, who lives in Pennsylvania. Check out her blog right here! She's a senior in college and comes from a small town...sounds familiar enough! 🙂 I received my package… Continue reading Foodie PenPal Reveal: January Edition
Poutine, Paleo-Style
As a proud Québécoise, I could never deny my love for poutine. Unless you lived in Quebec (or visited the province), you either don't know what poutine is or tasted a sad attempt to copy it. A real poutine is made with fresh squeaky cheese curds, perfectly thick French fries, and beef gravy. It's A-mazing… Continue reading Poutine, Paleo-Style

