Liquid pleasures: Home-made smoothies


What’s healthier than ice cream? Smoothies. What’s better than juice? Smoothies. What makes you happy? Smoothies. Voilà, I officially declare the smoothie our remedy for the upcoming winter months. My sister Becci believes in her breakfast smoothie. It took me a while to become a fan myself but now I think she is right. Smoothies without sugar…

My winter remedy: Feel good tea


It’s rainy, it’s dark, it’s cold outside. Hello winter. You are long and we can’t wait until you are over (at least me). I’ve been missing my daily dose of sunshine for over a week now and I have little hope that this will change soon. But: Let’s not get depressive. I thought about a…

Ginger – lemon – honey drink, the perfect anti-flu cure


You might have been wondering why nothing was happening on Fourchette&Knife recently. Personal things kept me busy as I moved to Southern France a week ago. The good thing is: Expect some Mediterranean delicacies to be posted this fall. The bad thing is: I got sick right after my arrival. The annoying part of it…