Did you know that the avocado is also called an alligator pear? Avocados are one of my favorite food items. Avocados are creamy and rich in flavor. They are the perfect thing to slather on bread. I try to only buy avocados when they are in season because of their high price. Despite the cost, avocados […]
What It’s Like to Live With a Serious Injury, and What I’VE Learned From It so Far
I’m writing this for everyone who’s ever had a serious injury and had to learn to live with it for a long period of time. I’m writing this for everyone who’s had to suffer quietly because the medical system is slow and not always the best. I’m writing this because I have to endure a […]
Greek Yogurt Bowl
Why is Greek yogurt so much tastier than regular yogurt? I still haven’t figured out that answer. I eat Greek yogurt quite often even though dairy hurts my stomach. Some days you just gotta brave it and eat the things you love. With the help of lactase supplements, I’m able to eat Greek yogurt and […]
How to Work From Home Like a Pro
I’m no stranger to working from home. I’ve been working remotely since I moved to the Netherlands in December 2018. It may seem like the most amazing thing to be able to work in your pajamas from your couch, but don’t forget there are downsides. There are many adjustments that I had to get used […]
Paris: The City of Love
The first time I ever visited Paris was a few years ago when I was in a long distance relationship with my boyfriend. We live together now. I had heard so many things about Paris, the beauty, the romance, the food and the wine. The Finest Architecture The city of Paris sure did live up […]
Sunny Side Up Morning
Eggs are one of the most universal items to use in any meal. I use them for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Sometimes I use them in 2 or more meals a day. The Price is Right It is so easy to make an egg, and they come at a good price. At my grocery store, […]
Why Your Bike Can Be Your Most Important Tool Right Now
People have been using bikes to get around for over two centuries. It is one of the most affordable and healthier ways of getting around. I live in the Netherlands where everyone, and I mean EVERYONE bikes. Anyone from when they are about 3 years old to over 70 years old uses their bike as […]
Barbecued Burger With Oven Baked Fries
I love eating off the barbecue on a warm spring day. I don’t know the first thing about barbecuing but I do know how to make homemade oven baked french fries. I enlisted the help of my boyfriend to do the actual barbecuing, and I did the rest. The Burger Ground meat Black pepper Salt […]
Plov, a Rice Dish
Are you one of those people that love one-pot dishes? This is for you. Everyone makes this dish differently, this is my family’s recipe with my own spin on it. Plov is a rice dish traditionally made with lamb, however, I prefer chicken so that’s the protein I use. Ingredients 1 cup of rice […]
My Grandmother’s Apple Cake
For as long as I can remember, whenever my grandmother was visiting from Moscow, she would make her apple cake for my family. It’s very few ingredients and absolutely finger-licking good. Given that my family couldn’t afford fancy ingredients, apple cake was something that we could always make. I still make this recipe to this […]