Author Archives: oneexpatslife

Melon-Berry Soup

Posted on 15/07/2011 by oneexpatslife

We returned home from vacation on Monday to find that our internet/phone connection had gone out at some point while we were away and it was not restored until late yesterday. Over the course of the week I discovered that … Continue reading →

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salmon and tomatoes en papillote

Posted on 08/07/2011 by oneexpatslife

I am currently in Chicago and the whole family is buzzing with preparations as we get ready to celebrate my little brother’s upcoming wedding. In fact, I had previously thought that we would be too busy to participate in French Fridays with … Continue reading →

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beet and icy red onion salad

Posted on 01/07/2011 by oneexpatslife

I know that I may be in the minority here, but for some odd reason I have always liked beets. Even as a kid when I probably should have known better. But there it is, I guess we all have … Continue reading →

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mozzarella, tomato, and strawberry salad

Posted on 24/06/2011 by oneexpatslife

Today I am going to have to post and run, because in a few hours I will be boarding a plane for Chicago! Yes, I am homeward bound for a few weeks and I am really looking forward to it.  … Continue reading →

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bacon, egg, and asparagus salad

Posted on 22/06/2011 by oneexpatslife

The Germans take their asparagus VERY seriously. It basically has its own season, which starts in early spring and lasts until the end of June. When local asparagus is at its peak, farm stands pop up all over the country … Continue reading →

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great expectations

Posted on 20/06/2011 by oneexpatslife

This week I am catching up with two of the previously completed French Fridays with Dorie recipes, Paris Mushroom Soup and Quinoa Fruit & Nut Salad. Going in, I was ready to love the mushroom soup, and was not really … Continue reading →

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roasted rhubarb

Posted on 17/06/2011 by oneexpatslife

There are many foods which I disliked as a child, but have learned to love as an adult. Brussel sprouts come first and foremost to mind. However, there is also a short list of foods which I have never outgrown … Continue reading →

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caramel-topped semolina cake

Posted on 15/06/2011 by oneexpatslife

I can’t tell you how tempted I am to do a little creative editing with my photos, and let you think that my latest French Fridays with Dorie recipe came out picture perfect. But, I feel like it would be … Continue reading →

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fava beans – worth the effort!

Posted on 14/06/2011 by oneexpatslife

There is no getting around it, fava beans are high maintenance! These jumbo beans, which appear in local markets every spring and look a bit like green beans on steroids, are a ton of effort to prepare, because, unlike green … Continue reading →

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cola and jam spareribs

Posted on 10/06/2011 by oneexpatslife

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. In this case, however, the picture does not tell the full story. What these pictures do not show is my husband, hanging over my shoulder the entire time, wondering when I … Continue reading →

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