Nothing heralds the turn of the season quite like the sudden abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. As the days lengthen, nature comes alive. Bright red tomatoes ripened on the vine, fragrant bunches of herbs, sweet berries dripping with juice - these are the sensory … [Read more...]
My Adventure Roasting Coffee in Laos
Oh coffee. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. You are a delicious, nectar of the gods. My love for you is nothing short of a life-long love affair. I can vividly remember my first, wholly mediocre, cup. I was 15 years old and stage managing a theater production with … [Read more...]
My Adventure in Juicing Vegetables at Home
Glowing. Smiling. Bathed-in-light. Happy. Perfect. These are the words I used to associate with people who drank green juices. They were surrounded by an aura of health, vibrancy and happiness. Movies, blogs and filtered Instagram photos had warped my perception to the point … [Read more...]
My Adventure Cooking Organic Thai Food in Thailand
When we left off, I'd just finished making a beautiful red curry paste and it was finally time to start cooking organic Thai food! We headed over to our individual workstations where the ingredients had been laid out. I thoroughly appreciated that each person had their own stove … [Read more...]
My Adventure Cooking Curry With Farm Fresh Herbs in Thailand
After a few days of meandering through Chiang Mai's old town, I decided to see what fun activities were available around the city. Predominantly I found packaged tours offering hiking, biking, kayaking and even cooking to those who are willing to join a group and pay the high … [Read more...]
My Adventure in Brewing Kombucha at Home
When my friend messaged me on Instagram and asked if I wanted to join a Learn to Make Kombucha workshop, I didn't skip a beat before answering an enthusiastic yes! Considering I'm not a regular Kombucha drinker, this may have seemed like a strange decision. Why spend $60 and two … [Read more...]
My Adventure Preserving Wild Apples in Southern France
One cool, misty, November morning, I found myself in a field surrounded by trees. The crisp air was laced with the fresh scent of fall. I could faintly hear a stream gurgling its way down the nearby mountain. The sun slowly rose in the sky and gently soothed my goosebumps away. … [Read more...]