Limonana is a popular refreshing middle eastern lemonade with mint. Flip flops, summer hats, picnics, beach life, burning sun, suntan, fun games, palm trees, sun beds, and the bar. Does that sound familiar, or does it remind you rather of a distant but familiar dream? Hasn't the hot season arrived yet in your corner of the world? Soon enough, summer … [Read more...]
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Candied Sweet Potatoes (Daigaku Imo)
When guests come to visit us, I usually get excited. I start to go through my mind, thinking what treats I could try serving my unsuspecting companionship. My husband tends to get nervous at this times. He is normally my testing bunny these days, if he doesn't like something then I better leave it or improve it. So in my mind I had decided on a little … [Read more...]
Austrian Linzer Cookies Recipe
Homemade melt in your mouth Linzer cookies prepared from scratch. I show you how to make these classic Austrian cookies in ease. My Oma's recipe! 📕 What are Linzer Cookies? The Linzer cookie is a tender, nutty double-decker confection with a peek-a-boo jam eye. The traditional Linzer cookies are scalloped and have three jam eyes. But often, you can find … [Read more...]
Guide to Italian Food in Italy
So, you are planning a trip to Italy and Italian food is your passion? This guide covers dishes and drinks that you will come across in Italy and that you will need to try if you love food! You will also learn everything you need to know to get around with your taste buds. No matter where you are in Italy, the food is always awesome! Yet, sometimes it can get … [Read more...]
Aperol Spritz Recipe
A refreshing orange-hued Aperol spritz, just the way it's served in Italy. I share a recipe to make this fun cocktail drink at home asap! 📕 What is Aperol Spritz? Aperol Spritz is a refreshing orange-colored drink from Italy. It originated in Venice, where it is still commonly served as the cities' signature drink. A spritz is a quick cocktail prepared … [Read more...]
+16 Creepy Halloween Food Ideas for Adults
Fancy creepy Halloween Food Ideas for adults and not that cutie Halloween stuff? I've got you covered with some seriously realistic and disgusting looking foods for your upcoming Halloween party. Brace yourself! 🎃 Halloween Food Ideas I love Halloween, especially if the costumes, decor, and the food look realistically scary. Yes, sometimes I do get … [Read more...]
3 day Vienna itinerary Austria
You will find the best things to do in Vienna in this post! This is from an Austrian local perspective so that you can get the most out of your trip in this 1 to 3 day itinerary! I have been to Vienna countless times over the years and thought to myself, it's about time I share my wealth of knowledge with y'all! In this post, you will find first the best things that … [Read more...]
Exotic Tropical Fruits List
Tropical Fruits are juicy, sweet, and remind us of our last holiday at the beach. Sun and summer, hot happy feelings ebb and flow when we think of Mango, Pineapple, and Papayas. But these popular tropical fruits are just a fraction of what we know. There are countless quirky but super flavorful and natural sweet exotic fruits out there! I reached out to … [Read more...]
Travel First Aid Kit Essentials
Keeping a well-organized travel first aid kit ready with all essentials can make or break your upcoming trip. You can easily build your own lightweight travel first aid kit will all the essentials. I explain what and why you will need it below. 📕 Why you need a travel first aid kit? Emergencies are called emergencies for a reason and unexpected situations can … [Read more...]
Soursop Juice (Guanabana fruit])
I love Soursop Juice! The creamy tropical fruit tastes great, especially when prepared fresh from scratch and it's healthy as well. Yet, there are many misconceptions about this tasty fruit and open questions on how to use soursop as a fruit and, most importantly, how to prepare soursop. Today I cover how to make soursop fruit a healthy fresh breakfast juice so … [Read more...]
Shakshuka with Feta Recipe
Shakshuka with Feta is my new obsession! The popular basic Shakshuka Mediterranean brunch has been a staple in my home for years. Then I discovered this fantastically enhanced shakshuka with feta. Shakshuka with Feta is a whole new ball game! 📕 What is Shakshuka? Shakshuka (or Shakshouka) is a breakfast and brunch dish commonly prepared in the … [Read more...]
Yat Gaw Mein Soup with Chicken (Yakamein)
Yat Gaw Mein Soup (aka Yakamein) is a Chinese influenced clear broth soup enhanced with deep Creole flavors. This Chinese and New Orleans fusion dish is prepared with noodles and this particular yat gaw mein with chicken stripes. See further below how I make my one-pot yat gaw mein soup so that you get to enjoy this fantastic dish as well! I stumbled upon yat … [Read more...]
Amiens Cathedral and the best of the city - Picardy, France
Amiens Cathedral in the French City is well worth a visit! Besides that, Amiens has lots more to offer and makes a great weekend getaway for family and couples. Where is Amiens situated and what is Amiens known for? Amiens is the administrative city of the region of Picardy, Haute-de-France, situated in North France. [pronunce amɪənz] It's a busy corner of … [Read more...]
Pineapple Mojito with Mint
Pineapple Mojito Recipe with Mint — Bring some tropical vibes into your life! This pineapple mojito is prepared with mint, and it's a hassle-free easy cocktail version so that you get to enjoy the drink flavors all the more. The only cocktails I ever end up ordering again and again, anywhere in the world, are the cocktails based on pineapple, such as this … [Read more...]
Candied Orange Peel Recipe
Candied Orange Peel sweetens the colder winter days. Vibrant healthier bites to snack on or to use in your cooking and baking. I show you how to make them from scratch! 📕 What are Candied Orange Peels? Candied orange peel is a wonderful way to turn something we usually throw away into something fragrantly delicious and decadent. A frugal way to add … [Read more...]
Christmas Cookie Collection
I believe one can never have enough cookies for Christmas. Various Christmas Cookie types, such as traditional and colorful new style cookies are a must in my house and I have to tell you Christmas is for sure not the same without the cookies. In my first years in Goa, I didn't miss the familiar smell of Christmas spices and the comforting feeling of the season but … [Read more...]