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Hey, friends! It’s been so great showing up on soc Hey, friends! It’s been so great showing up on socials again, and I am happy you are here with me. I want to provide you with a fun and safe place to land during your day. So, if there is anything you want to see, let me know! 

Also, is anyone else obsessed with the library? I have been since I was little, and I am grateful to be a part of a library community again so I can check out cookbooks for myself and amazing books for my toddler. 

#LivingAbroad #LivingInGermany #LifeInStuttgart #CookBookHaul #PrivateChefDiaries
This was our first real trip outside of Germany in This was our first real trip outside of Germany in about a year and a half, and it felt so good to get back on the road together. I’m excited to finally share a little recap with you!

10-Year Anniversary
The biggest reason for this trip was to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We stayed at the Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place, and the service was truly exceptional. The team even conspired with my husband to surprise us with treats and a complimentary breakfast during our stay, such a thoughtful touch.

Foodie Heaven
Another big reason we came to Brussels? The food! We wanted to explore the food scene, revisit some favorites, and of course, try the famous Belgian waffles and fries. One of the meals we enjoyed was at 📍 Namaste Indian Restaurant.

📍Musical Instruments Museum
This was such a fun stop. As a fellow musician, I loved learning about the history of instruments while listening to recordings of music from around the world spanning centuries.

📍Frites Atelier
With so many fry shops in Brussels, this one stood out as a delicious experience.

📍Maison Dandoy
Trying authentic Belgian waffles was one of the main inspirations for this trip. I wanted to experience them myself so I could recreate them at home, and the recipe I developed afterward is now on my blog!

The City of Brussels
Brussels is such a fascinating city. We were only there for about 48 hours, so there’s still so much we didn’t see. We’d definitely love to return someday.

Fun Brussels Facts:
• Languages: Dutch, French, and German
• Famous foods: fries (with mayo!), waffles, chocolates, and over 800 types of beer
• Iconic symbols: Manneken Pis (the famous peeing boy statue) and Zinneke Pis (the peeing dog!)

If you’d like to follow along with more of our travel and foodie adventures, check out my YouTube channel. 

Have you ever been to Brussels? What should we try next time we visit?

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Here is what I packed for today’s lunch: Spicy p Here is what I packed for today’s lunch: 

Spicy pineapple chicken and rice bowl
Guacamole
Apple slices
(snack box: cereal, cheese, apple sauce, cherries)

A very simple lunch for my amazing little toddler ❤️ 

#ToddlerLunchIdeas #WhatMyToddlerEats #LivingInGermany #LifeAbroad #RaisingKidsAbroad
Today, I am putting that sourdough loaf we made in Today, I am putting that sourdough loaf we made in our last video to the test and making the ultimate breakfast toast with avocado, egg, and all the fixings! 

My tip: season as you go, so every bite has flavor. Sometimes I will use a sesame-based seasoning or even something spicy. Today I just opted for old faithful, salt and pepper. Boring, I know, but it hit the spot!

What is one breakfast that gets you excited to wake up in the mornings? 

#LivingInGermany #BreakfastIdeas #FamilyBreakfast #Slowliving
Bake with me on a cozy day here in Germany ❤️. T Bake with me on a cozy day here in Germany ❤️. 

Today, we are making a loaf of sourdough bread that will be perfect for tomorrow’s breakfast and the rest of our week! 

Here are the very simple ingredients. The full recipe is on my blog. 

Ingredients
* 1 cup sourdough starter
* 1½ cups warm water
* 4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
* 1½ tsp salt

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A little heart shaped lunch for my toddler’s day a A little heart shaped lunch for my toddler’s day at German kindergarten today! ❤️ 

Today I packed him: 
Butter Garlic Noodles
Carrots and Ranch
Strawberries with chocolate

Very simple and truly a new favorite for us both! What should I pack for Gideon’s lunch in a future video? Give me some more easy ideas in the comments! Please and thank you ☺️ 

#ToddlerLunchIdeas #LivingInGermany #EasyLunchIdeas #PrivateChefDiaries
Do you remember those super fluffy slider rolls I Do you remember those super fluffy slider rolls I made in my last video? 

Well, they are the stars of the show for my toddler’s lunchbox today! And not in the way you might think: I had an elaborate lunch planned for him to showcase these slider rolls, but he simply wanted a PB&J, so that’s what I gave him. 

I also sliced up an apple, tossed in some seaweed, and that was it! Honestly, less work for me this morning, which is never a bad thing! 

#ToddlerLunchbox #GermanKindergarten #ToddlerLunchIdeas #LivingInGermany
These are the best dinner rolls, slider rolls, or These are the best dinner rolls, slider rolls, or just a poppable snack when you are craving an indulgent piece of bread. I made these for my toddler’s lunch box the next day, and he really enjoyed them! In fact, every time I make these, they are a hit and go super fast.

Ingredients:

* 3 1/2 to 4 cups bread flour all-purpose flour works well too
* 1/4 cup granulated sugar
* 1/4 cup butter or margarine room temperature
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 1/4 teaspoons regular or fast-acting dry yeast
* 1/2 cup water
* 1/2 milk
* 1 large egg
* Cooking spray or butter to grease bowl and pan
* 1 tablespoon butter or margarine melted
* Additional butter or margarine room temperature, if desired
* Flaky sea salt if desired

Comment ‘Recipe’ and I will send you a link to this recipe. If you can’t wait for my manual response, feel free to visit my website or click the link in my bio! 

#Baking #Homemadebread #SliderRolls #Easyrecipes
This easy Red Lentil Dahl recipe is going to be on This easy Red Lentil Dahl recipe is going to be one you’ll add to your meal rotation! 

As nostalgic as it is to cook dishes like this from places I’ve lived in for years, I am also happy to introduce delicious flavors like the ones in this Indian-inspired dish to you! 

How do you like to digest recipes I share? In blog form or by me sharing the ingredients in the caption so you can use them as you follow along with the video? Let me know below and I will get to work!

#healthyrecipeseries #RedLentilDahlRecipe #livingaborad
Let’s make an easy DIY Ras El Hanout seasoning ble Let’s make an easy DIY Ras El Hanout seasoning blend based on the one I shared in my previous video, where I made Moroccan-inspired Shakshuka. Thanks to @Salimaskitchen for the recipe! 

Here’s What You’ll Need: 

1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp clove
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp allspice 
1 tsp tumeric
1/2 tsp cayenne 

The full video of the dish is in my bio. What type of recipes do you want me to share next? 

#easyrecipes #spiceblends  #livingabroad
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