Amsterdam

Despite getting sick during my trip to Amsterdam last year, I really liked the feel of the city.  I think I would enjoy it even more in the summer.  After getting the hang of watching out for bikes, the city started to grow on me, fever and all.  Some highlights of my stay included: a concert at the Concertgebouw, the Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank's house, the floating flower market, wandering the endless canals, and finally, a (centuries-old!) quirky pharmacy right near our hotel.  I went in for cough drops and came out feeling like I'd traveled back in time.  I definitely want to return to this shop, Jacob Hooy and Co., next time I'm in town.  For more on Amsterdam, check out this post on a delicious local bakery, and here for a recap of a tasty Indonesian-influenced meal.  Below are some pictures I took.

The Wandering Cafe Dinner

Last summer, I had the pleasure of partaking in a chef's dinner at The Wandering Cafe.  It was a great evening of meeting interesting new people and sharing conversation over delicious cooking. I encourage you to subscribe to their mailing list, which keeps you up-to-date on chef's dinners, cooking classes, and other events.

Delicious salad made with produce from Kristine's garden!

Moist chicken and pesto pasta