Teaspoon Living Blog

Benefits of Sauerkraut
My Grandma has a stomach of steel and I’m convinced it’s because she grew up with German parents, eating a lot of sauerkraut and other

Vitamin C Boost Smoothie
No matter how healthy I am on vacation, there is always more alcohol, bread, dessert, and dinners out than usual. After indulging for a few

10 Tips for Healthy Long-Haul Flying
Having to fly 11 hours back to my hometown is not ideal, but it’s the price my husband and I currently pay for living in

Roasted Tomato Marinara Sauce
For the past few years, I’ve had a huge desire to start canning my own food. Call me an old soul. The jars are already

Balsamic Roasted Strawberries
Maybe you already know this, but European freezers are the size of a shoebox. Imagine fitting all your freezer items into a sneaker shoebox (not

Culinary Globetrotting in Copenhagen
I recently read an article about how your astrological sign relates to your eating habits. My sign, Sagittarius, is said to be a “culinary globetrotter” who needs

Wine Tasting in Switzerland’s Lavaux Region
I’ve had number of odd jobs here in Switzerland, and I’m finding that my favorites are the ones that involve perks for payment. Writing articles

Watermelon Gazpacho {+ a barcelona tapas crawl}
Watermelon gazpacho is a sweet and spicy cold soup perfect for those hot summer nights when the last thing you want to do is turn

My Guide to Zürich
It’s weird to think about, but I’ve been living in Zürich for almost the same amount of time I lived in San Francisco. At this

Beet Fig Salad in Annecy, France
This beet fig salad is topped with walnuts and a spicy garlic dressing. Make it fast before figs are gone for the summer! There is

How to Make Fresh Pumpkin Puree {video post}
We often make fun of my in-laws when they can’t figure out how to use their iPhones, but I need to remind myself that I just might

Pepper Kale Chips
I just got an email from my friend asking if I’m a vegan these days. She is finalizing her wedding menu and adding in dietary