I started drooling and fantasizing over what kind of cake to make for my boyfriend. Ironically, we both celebrated our birthdays last week. I thought to myself, “Should I make a simple white (vanilla) cake with buttercream frosting? Or what about a devils chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting? Or even better what about chocolate cupcakes with [...]

This summer, Zuzana and I are gearing up for the adventure of a lifetime.  I’m taking her to my father’s homeland of Greece to see the beauty of Thessaloniki and the historic city of Athens.  Then we’re off to her native Slovakia with some side trips to Vienna (Austria), Prague (Czech Republic), and possibly Poland. [...]

Every weekend, all over the world, someone’s enjoying a sporting event and is a true fan.  At this point in the US, we’re nearing the end of basketball season, and baseball season just started.  My personal love is European football, aka Soccer.  With the Chicago Fire season kicking off and the World Cup coming in [...]

Quiches allow a lot of creative freedom with the ingredients. As I stated above, you can choose a Mediterranean inspired one with feta, spinach, red pepper, and mushrooms or a classic Lorraine quiche with diced ham, onions, and broccoli in a gruyere or swiss cheese. The options are endless!

If you are short on time, a pre-made pie dough crust will cut the prep time by 30 minutes. I opt for those in a pinch!

Delicatessens, delis, whatever you call them.  You know them primarily as that spot in the grocery store where you can get cold cuts and some prepared foods.  Some see them as the small local eateries where one can get a freshly made sandwich.  A few see them as the specialty stores to get items you [...]