Cocoa Almond Spread

by Kristianne // 10.17.2013 // 11 Comments

One of my favorite things to eat for breakfast is a slice of bread with cocoa almond spread. Recently I discovered how easy it is to make it from scratch at home. You just need some roasted almonds, cocoa powder,... Continue reading →

Arby’s Giveaway!

by Kristianne // 10.16.2013 // 62 Comments

Arby's sent me a gift card to check out their new Smokehouse Brisket sandwich, so this past weekend we decided to head over and try it out. I only have one day off on the weekends for the next few... Continue reading →

Asparagus Risotto

by Kristianne // 10.14.2013 // 10 Comments

My one day off this week went by too fast! I spent most of the day in the kitchen – cooking and cleaning (we just had our cabinets redone and you should have seen the living room full of the... Continue reading →

Soft Pumpkin Cookies

by Kristianne // 10.12.2013 // 10 Comments

The past two weeks have been the most challenging so far during the entire 3 years of pharmacy school. The days have been long, the service I’m on in the hospital is fast-paced, and the cases have been very challenging….but... Continue reading →

Homemade Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce

by Kristianne // 10.09.2013 // 14 Comments

I am so excited about this recipe! Lately I have been surviving on simple meals since the time I have in my kitchen is limited right now. This homemade tomato basil pasta sauce recipe is really quick and easy. Making... Continue reading →

Schweinefilet-Pilz Auflauf (Pork Mushroom Casserole)

by Kristianne // 10.06.2013 // 8 Comments

This Schweinefilet-Pilz Auflauf (German for Pork Mushroom Casserole) is a recipe by Fabi’s Opa. I had to improvise a little because some of the ingredients are not the same in the U.S., but I was thrilled with how it turned... Continue reading →

Baked Mini Pumpkin Donuts

by Kristianne // 10.01.2013 // 21 Comments

I survived my first day of General Medicine today! Thoughts: This rotation is as intense and demanding as I thought it was going to be I need some chocolate chip cookies (all of these mini pumpkin donuts are already gone!!)... Continue reading →

22 Healthy Lunch Ideas

by Kristianne // 09.30.2013 // 4 Comments

My schedule has been getting more and more busy with school and work, and it is hard for me to resist eating out since it is easier than putting together my lunch in the morning. I found this article from... Continue reading →

Beef Daube Provençal

by Kristianne // 09.27.2013 // 9 Comments

In some ways, French cooking can be intimidating. I found this Beef Daube Provençal recipe in my latest edition of Cooking Light, and the list of ingredients were very long and included many different flavors. I gave it a shot... Continue reading →

Greek Pizza

by Kristianne // 09.25.2013 // 39 Comments

I know it is cliché to say pizza is one of my favorite foods, but it’s true, homemade pizza will always be on my top 5 favorite dishes! What I love most about making pizza from scratch is that you... Continue reading →