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Try the Pie, Shepherd’s Style

photo 9There are certain recipes that sound intimidating until you make them for the first time. Believe it or not, for me, one of these was a simple shepherd’s pie. We didn’t grow up with it, and I rarely had tasted it, but still was intrigued by making a one-pot-meal, with meat, carbs, and a ton of vegetables all combined in one deliciously comforting pie. If you haven’t tried it before, and want to tackle something new, this is the perfect dish that is versatile, quick and forgiving. Give the shepherd’s pie a try! Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Try the Pie, Shepherd’s Style”

Top 10 Food Blog of 2014

IMG_7696Dear friends:
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to thank you for helping us become a Top 10 Food Blog on www.voiceboks.com. We made it to #7 with 147 votes and I know that you (and in some cases your friends and family) helped us get there! And for that we thank you!
We post on the blog weekly, and are active daily on FB , Twitter and Instagram  so friend, follow and favorite us, too, if you would like to see more of us there. Our marketing team is currently working on Pinterest, which we’ll add soon, too!
Thank you again for your support.
Jessica & Kathrin

If You Can Make It There, You’ll Make It Anywhere

unnamedGreetings from the Big Apple. We decided to take the kids back to their birth town and boy, does it feel great to be here. Walking the old stomping grounds brings back so many good memories and makes us realize how much we miss life in the big city. Every neighborhood, ever street, every block is packed with interesting boutiques and art galleries, great restaurants and lots of inspiring young people trying to make a life here. Breakfast at Think Coffee, appetizers at Falai, burgers at Great Jones and ice cream at Grom are all part of our pilgrimage tour. The options are endless and there is so much we’ll bring back in our hearts and memories. Enjoy the week and, if you want to feel some of our New York inspiration, try this delicious Avocado Pasta from one of our old neighborhood places, Quartino. Come and Cook with Us!

Avocado Pasta

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Vegetable Charade

photo 11The German word for food is “Lebensmittel” which translates to “means to live”. It’s what’s alive and we eat it to stay alive. What better food to live on and be the focus of our meals than fruits and vegetables. They come in all shapes and sizes, colors and textures and are packed with the vitality that our body needs. Instead of pushing them to the side and making them the unwanted step-sister that has to be invited to the party, or worse, has to be hidden, let’s make it all about them. Let’s celebrate their variety, vitality and colors of the rainbow. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Vegetable Charade”