Who doesn’t love hot cross buns during Easter? I can speak whole heartedly for my house, we love them. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, or anytime in between. … Read more “Super Soft Hot Cross Buns”
Author: The Occasional Writer
Savory Mushroom & Carmelized Onion Galette
This savory galette is filled with a mix of earthy goodness and just enough sweet to satisfy. It’s quick and easy with loads of flavor. Not to… Read more “Savory Mushroom & Carmelized Onion Galette”
Apple & Leek Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with an Apple Cider Sauce
These days with a new baby I hardly find time to sleep when there is some to spare much less write an entire blog post with all… Read more “Apple & Leek Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with an Apple Cider Sauce”
Stone Crab Claws in a Cajun Cilanto Butter Sauce
Living in Germany, you very rarely come across crabs unless you are in an all seafood restaurant. And even those are far and in between. So it… Read more “Stone Crab Claws in a Cajun Cilanto Butter Sauce”
Tomato & Basil Pastry with Goat Cheese
I’ve never been much of a breakfast person. But these days I can use all the energy I can get and as quickly as possible. With a… Read more “Tomato & Basil Pastry with Goat Cheese”
Pan Seared Lemon Pepper Salmon with A Mango Avocado Salsa and Coconut Rice.
It’s that time of year. A time for lots of brightly coloured foods bursting with flavour. Nothing says summer more than a fresh salsa filled with tropical… Read more “Pan Seared Lemon Pepper Salmon with A Mango Avocado Salsa and Coconut Rice.”
Lemon Zucchini Loaf
As spring begins to wind down, and we enter into sunny summer; I could not resist one of my favorite springy summery delights, Lemon Zucchini loaf. It’s… Read more “Lemon Zucchini Loaf”
Yummy Pot Pie
Who doesn’t like comfort food? Well you are definitely missing out. There is nothing like some warm yummy goodness that you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.… Read more “Yummy Pot Pie”
Life goes on.
I’ve been gone for a while and here’s why. About 10 months ago my life totally changed. It was the highest point in my life. Nothing could… Read more “Life goes on.”
See you soon!
“I’d rather have a passport full of stamps, than a house full of stuff” Hey lovies! It’s that time of year. The kids are out of school,… Read more “See you soon!”
Mixed Berry Crumble
Here in Germany, there is a tradition called ‘Nachttisch’ which really means evening desserts. It is not often that I prepare dessert during the week because sometimes… Read more “Mixed Berry Crumble”
Fully Loaded Stuffed Peppers
Today the hubster requested to have Stuff Peppers done my way. This coming from a guy that can really throw down in the kitchen, and loves to… Read more “Fully Loaded Stuffed Peppers”
Vegetable Lo Mein Made Easy
When I lived in Atlanta, Georgia, there was this little Chinese restaurant a street over from where I lived that served the best Shrimp and Vegetable Lo… Read more “Vegetable Lo Mein Made Easy”
Crunchy Coconut Shrimp
Hey love bugs! Yesssss! Its time for seafood again. It is indeed my second love as most of you know. I rarely go a week without it.… Read more “Crunchy Coconut Shrimp”
Refreshing Watermelon Juice
It always seems harder to cool down when its hot, than it is to warm up when its cold. I find that fact holds true on days like this.… Read more “Refreshing Watermelon Juice”