Aurelia

One of my favorite culinary moments is discovering a way to easily recreate a delicious dish I’ve tried while out at a restaurant or while eating abroad. And if the dish has been in my recipe rotation for years, I know this discovery is something extra special. One of those recipes happens to be one of the easiest and healthiest grab and go lunches I’ve made: Curry Veggie Wraps.

French fries are one of my favorite foods. So of course, when I considered the idea of researching how to replicate the perfect Belgian “frites” (French for “fries”), I nerded out a little and got deep into the science of how to create the perfect french fry. But first, let me paint the picture of a casual stroll through the streets of Brussels –

There aren’t many things cozier than sitting by a campfire on a peaceful summer evening. My recent trip to visit family in northern Michigan offered plenty of fun outdoor adventures – forested walks, fishing and lounging on the boat at the lake, and spotting bald eagles and other wildlife that inhabit these more rural areas. But the most cozy evening involved gathering around a warm, crackling fire one evening. And I don’t know about you, but where there’s a campfire, it’s almost necessary to have a bag of marshmallows nearby for roasting.

What comes to mind when you think of the hamburger? Is it the scene of a classic American diner, with a juicy cheeseburger sitting on a plate with some greasy fries? Or have you ever thought of sitting in a restaurant in Hamburg, Germany wondering what possible correlation a city like this could have to the classic American food? For me, this trip opened the door to learn the answer to this question.

Ever since getting my hands on a high powered blender, mixing up smoothies has been a fun experimental process. It’s made me interested in the endless combinations of ingredients one could add to create a healthy, sweet, and enticing beverage.

Do we all have that one comfort food we fall back on? The one that awakens our taste buds and fills us with that warm, happy feeling? Or for people like myself, there’s multiple foods that transport us to this happy place.