Make your own easy Glogg Recipe this winter season! A cup of Scandinavian spiced mulled wine will heat you up to the core. 📕 What is Glogg? Glogg (aka Glögi, Glödgat Vin, Gløgg or Glögg) is the name for the Scandinavian version of a Mulled Wine. That means Glogg is prepared in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and even in Finland and Estonia. Glogg is … [Read more...]
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Austrian Food Guide
This is a guide about Austrian food and drink specialties. It covers everything you need to know if you are a gourmand traveling Austria or if you want to simply learn more about our food culture. The food guide is from the perspective of a West Austrian, so I may have mentioned more specialties from there because, well that's my expertise. But I have also … [Read more...]
Guide to Salzburg City (Austria)
Your complete Salzburg guide to enjoying the best that the city has to offer. Written by a local. Video Walk in 4K Where is Salzburg located? Salzburg city is the capital of the Salzburg region in Austria. It's one of 9 regions in Austria. The Austrian city is bordering Germany and the small German corner (Kleine Deutsche Eck), which is a major connection to … [Read more...]
Sangria with Fresh Fruits
I show you how to make sangria from scratch in this basic guide so that you can surprise your family and friends. Pick your fruits, wine, and booze and let's make this together! 📕 What is Sangria? Sangria is a cold alcoholic punch variety with chopped fruits that originated in Spain, Europe. The word sangria refers to the word sang, meaning blood, which in … [Read more...]
Candy Advent Calendar Filler Ideas
Candy advent calendar filler ideas to inspire you this Christmas season! Get ideas on how to fill your Christmas calendar with delicious sweets. Collect stuffing ideas with homemade candy and get the scoop about the best candy buying options. You will also find ideas on how to make your calendar with DIY material options. While we prepare our Christmas fruit … [Read more...]
Glühwein Recipe
Glühwein is a spiced hot mulled wine, commonly prepared in fall and winter in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The alcoholic beverage is a must-have german holiday drink at the Christmas markets and après ski parties in the mountains. It's guaranteed to warm you up from within! 📕 What is Glühwein? Glühwein is a hot mulled wine infused with whole spices … [Read more...]
Homemade Eggnog Recipe
Creamy homemade eggnog recipe to enjoy your holiday season with your loved ones. Choose if you want it spiked with alcohol and if you want to add egg whites. I show you further below how to make eggnog from scratch easily with whole ingredients. 📕 What is Eggnog? Eggnog is a thick holiday milk egg punch that may or may not include rum or any other … [Read more...]
Guide to Innsbruck Austria
Are you planning a visit to Innsbruck Austria? I have compiled a list of the best things to do when in Innsbruck so that you take the most from your visit to the Austrian alps! Video Walk in 4K Location Innsbruck is located in the alps at the river Inn, in the center of the region of Tyrol in Austria. The name Innsbruck means "The Inn's bridge" and is a … [Read more...]
Guide to Hallstatt Austria
Hallstatt Austria is a picture-perfect village at a lake, hidden between dramatic mountains. I'm going to show you why you need to plan your next trip to Europe's most beautiful village! Where is Hallstatt Austria? Hallstatt in a quaint village, tightly nestled between the Salzkammergut mountains and the Hallstätter lake in the Austrian Alps in central … [Read more...]
Norway Fjords Guide
The Norway Fjords are worth a visit in your lifetime! Gorgeous deep waters surrounded by imposing cliff walls and the Norse spirit will take you on an unforgettable journey. Grab a hot cup of Gløgg mulled wine to get into the mood! Guillaume, a well-versed guide of the region, is sharing everything you need to know to plan a trip to these magical lands! What … [Read more...]
Chinese Five Spice Powder
Chinese Five Spice is a worldwide common spice blend consisting mainly of 5 distinct spices. Most probably you have come across this spice mixture in the past or you tasted it in a dish without knowing. 5 Spice is a useful spice blend to have in the kitchen, and you can make it at home too. Use it in desserts such as my 5 spice poached pears. 📕 What is … [Read more...]
Mexican Cafe de Olla (Spiced Coffee)
Cafe de Olla is a spiced black filter coffee sweetened with palm sugar, popularized in Mexico. The spices enhance the coffee in such a way that your cold bones are warmed up instantly! That's why Cafe de Olla is a favorite during cold winter days. And to our luck, it's crazy easy to prepare Cafe de Olla from A-Z! I have put together a video for you so that you can … [Read more...]
3 Days in Prague [Itinerary]
We spend 3 days in Prague the Czech Capital, and for this wonderful European city, you will need something like an itinerary, a travel guide to get your around to see the most interesting attractions and enjoy Prague to the fullest! See further below what you can do in Prague in 3 days. I also share with you my tidbits and thoughts to some places and why we, me and … [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...]