This past summer Cooper and I visited family at the famous Flatoff cabin. While there, we received fresh berries (first picture) and a trip to the local farmers market in Elkhart Lake (second picture).

Johnson’s Backyard Garden

Posted on September 6, 2013 by chakulapicha

Cooper and I are applying for organic farm internships all over the country and thought that it would be fun to volunteer at one in Austin. Johnson’s farm gives a warm welcome to volunteers. The people that work there on a daily basis love their job. Volunteers leave with much more than what they came with: a few new friends, a full tote of veggies, and a smile.

Cozy in Snow

Posted on February 2, 2013 by chakulapicha

For the first real snow of the year I decided to make some hot cocoa and homemade pumpkin bread. … Continue reading →

Pear & Mozzarella Crostini

Posted on January 25, 2013 by chakulapicha

I was tired of heavy meals from the holidays.

It began Simple and Ended Simple

Posted on August 22, 2012 by chakulapicha

Simple disappointed us during our first visit at the beginning of the summer, but this visit was quite the opposite. They amazed us with their combination of flavors and composition of colors. What is nice about Simple is that their menu changes with the season; you receive many surprises every time you go. And with that said…

It is time to say goodbye to the elegant Lake Geneva. This town provided many sweet memories for me this summer, but school is on its way. The next posts will alternate between restaurants and recipes that my husband and I have experienced or created.

Goodbye summer, and hello fall.