Sage, Author at Sage & Simple

Five American Foods Expats Miss (or I do, anyway)

September 19, 2017 By Sage 20 Comments

In less than 48 hours, I’m going back to the States for the first time in over 6 years! It’ll be a short stay (practically a fly-by), but I’m looking forward to seeing my sister, and my nieces who were kids when I left but who are now twenty-somethings with jobs and boyfriends and cars!… Continue Reading

Hyperthyroidism in Older Cats: Opie’s Story

September 11, 2017 By Sage 23 Comments

If you’re a regular reader of my blog, then you might’ve heard that Opie is my BFF ; -) He’s been mine since he was 5 weeks old, and he’s been my constant companion for over 14 years and I’ve long joked that he’s my shadow. So hyperthyroidism in older cats, especially in Opie, is… Continue Reading

Planète Chocolat Review: Belgian Chocolate Delivery Service

July 31, 2017 By Sage 16 Comments

When Planète Chocolat asked if I’d like to review some of their made in the heart of Brussels chocolate via their worldwide Belgian chocolate delivery service, of course I said yes! Really, who’s going to turn down a gift of Belgian chocolate? In exchange for my Planète Chocolat review, they invited me to order anything I wanted… Continue Reading

120+ Simple & Frugal Vegetarian Recipes (some vegan ones, too!)

July 24, 2017 By Sage 31 Comments

Since 2009, I’ve shared over 120 simple and frugal vegetarian recipes on Sage & Simple, many are also vegan recipes. They’re some of my all-time most popular blog content, but as some of my readers have pointed out, this treasure trove of simple and frugal vegetarian recipes is buried within 8+ years of other stuff… Continue Reading

Review: Is SmartBuyGlasses legit?

July 13, 2017 By Sage 20 Comments

Today, I’m going to review my gorgeous new Giorgio Armani cat eye sunglasses and try to answer the question “is SmartBuyGlasses legit?” I never go out before dark without my Chanel sunglasses. I wear sunglasses even when people are like, “uh… why is that crazy woman wearing sunglasses and carrying an umbrella?” Whatever. UV rays… Continue Reading

Inspired By Marks & Spencer Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe

July 7, 2017 By Sage 26 Comments

This is a riff on the Marks & Spencer orzo pasta & roasted tomato salad that I had last time I was in London. I’m usually so excited to be able to shop at a English grocery store that I skip going to a restaurant and instead eat all of the things we miss when we’re… Continue Reading

How to Make Thin Crust Pizza at Home

October 17, 2016 By Sage 18 Comments

Learning how to make thin crust pizza at home is one of the most important kitchen skills I’ve ever mastered! I mentioned in an earlier post that my homemade thin crust pizza has been granted better than restaurant pizza status by my local friends… major smug points ;-) In all honesty though, pizza in Denmark is… Continue Reading