One blog post at a time.

I’m taking full advantage of the last week of pumpkin everything! As promised, here is my recipe for pumpkin pecan granola. This granola is so…

I am thrilled to announce that I am re-launching my blog! What used to be “Cooking Up Reciprocity”chronicling my life as Elsa – living in…

Did I really live in Manila? Was I really called “Elsa” and asked to sing Let It Go by complete strangers on a daily basis? Did…

One year ago today, I was snowed-in my Cambridge apartment, crying over the end of a relationship I had such high hopes for, only to…

I’m a (mostly) healthy chef. You can find me cooking for private events, teaching in-home cooking classes, and in my kitchen coming up with new recipes. My best inspiration comes from traveling, as I explore a new culture through its food. Traveling allows me to experience the beauty and awesomeness of God’s creation – breathtaking vistas, spirited people, intricate creatures, and yes…indigenous bounties of fruits, vegetables, and seafood. And I can’t just keep all I see and do and eat and cook to myself…so come on an adventure with me!