A light and healthy Mediterranean couscous salad. Perfect and refreshing for a hot summer day, this salad is quick and easy to make and is packed with nutrition. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and protein. 📕 What is couscous? Couscous is a grain preparation made of small granules of crushed durum wheat semolina. Dishes made from couscous … [Read more...]
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Sauteed Chanterelle Mushrooms Recipe
Quick and easy sauteed chanterelle mushrooms, prepared in the skillet with a few simple kitchen ingredients. 📕 What are Chanterelle Mushrooms? Chanterelle mushrooms are some of the most loved mushrooms in the world. They are usually golden/orange and grow in bunches in temperate forests during summer and fall. Chanterelle are kind of firm and they have a … [Read more...]
Guide to Styria Austria
Styria is known for its vineyard landscapes, hot water wellness spas, and its food and wine culture. Plan your trip to this beautiful region with our tips! Where is Styria? Styria is a region located in South Austria, bordering Slovenia. The region has the alps in the west and hills with the vineyard in the more temperate east. You will take about 1-2 hours … [Read more...]
How to can Peaches
Your to-the-point guide on how to can peaches at home. This guide is suitable for beginners and comes with tips and tricks on how to get it right every time. We have been canning fruits at home since ever! I have always seen my family do that, my mother, my aunties in France, and even my grandmother back in the day. We prepare not only canned peaches but 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...]
French Peach Jam Recipe
Homemade, natural and without pectin, this two-ingredient french peach jam is going to be your new jam favorite. I am sharing a recipe, tips and tricks on how to make a natural peach jam further below. I am a great homemade jam lover, and today it shall be my mum's french peach jam recipe, which is, of course, without pectin. To get up in the morning and to receive … [Read more...]
Dehydrated Mango
Dehydrated Mango is a delicious healthy snack! Turns out, you can make them at home in ease. Here is how: 📕 What are dehydrated Mangoes? Dehydrated mangoes are slices or strips of mangoes that were left to dry over a period of time. The process sucks out all the juices of the fresh fruit slices so they can be stored and enjoyed later in time. Dried … [Read more...]
Italian Tiramisu Recipe
Authentic Italian Tiramisu prepared from scratch within minutes. This is your dessert if you like boozy, creamy coffee flavored treats. So, you had tiramisu on your last holiday in Italy Florence or at your last visit to Olive Garden, and now you thought about making a homemade batch? Well, turns out you can just do that. I show you how to make your own classic … [Read more...]
How to Dry Herbs
Your ultimate guide on how to dry herbs at home! I cover 3 drying options, various culinary herb types, share some ideas to use them, and explain how to store your homemade dried herbs the right way. 🆚 Fresh vs Dried Herbs Garden fresh culinary herbs grow best during the hotter days in the year. To preserve them, we dry them. That way you can use your … [Read more...]
Guide to Florence Italy
A transparent travel guide to Florence in Italy. Plan your vacation to the great Tuscan city after social distancing times. This guide has a focus on getting there by car at the bottom of the article. What is Florence Italy famous for? Florence (called Firenze by the locals) is located in Tuscany, a region in central Italy, Europe. The city is known for being … [Read more...]
Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders Recipe
Easy no-fail parmesan chicken tenders oven-baked and ready within minutes. I share a basic recipe and options to season them further in the recipe card further below! 📕 What are chicken tenders? Chicken tenders are also called chicken fingers or strips. Boneless chicken breast tenderloins are cut into finger length pieces. The meat is either fried, … [Read more...]
Venice Travel Guide (Italy)
A straightforward Venice Italy travel guide in 2020 (with new social distancing rules) to make the most of your trip! With a focus on getting there by car, ideas on things to do in Venice, hotel and food recommendations. Getting to Venice by car (roadtrip) Venice is a city consisting of several islands located in North Italy. The city doesn't have roads but instead … [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...]
Mango Ice Cream Recipe
Homemade mango ice cream prepared in the ice cream maker for a creamy perfect finish. I show you how to make it form scratch with fresh fruits and share some tips and serving ideas. This is a Philadelphia style, no egg custard, mango ice cream recipe. The pros are that it's quick and easy to make. The cons, you need to keep it out 10 mins first before you go … [Read more...]
Herbes de Provence Recipe
Make your own Herbes de Provence seasoning blend at home from scratch within minutes. In this recipe post I explain how you can enhance the mixture and how to use it. 📕 What's herbes de provence? Herbes de Provence (sometimes also spelled wrongfuly herbs de provence) is a blend of dried herbs. It originated in the Provence, a Mediterranean region in south … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies
The Mediterranean Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies is a convenient summer garden vegetable dinner meal. Pick your veggies (because I give you a choice!), coat with seasoning and spread it over your sheet pan to roast in the oven. It's that easy! I always like a quick meal on a warm summer evening because who wants to spend time in the kitchen when you get to enjoy a cool … [Read more...]
Peach Cobbler Recipe
Homemade Peach Cobbler with ice cream is our soul food! Make this dessert easily with canned, fresh, or frozen peaches. I show you how further below. If you are into cobblers, check out my blueberry cobbler. It's super addictive! 🆚 Canned Peaches VS Fresh VS Canned Canned Peaches I use canned peaches in my cobbler because A. I'm lazy and B. because the … [Read more...]
Ratatouille Stew Recipe
Ratatouille is a French vegetable stew prepared with zucchini, eggplant and tomatoes. This my families french recipe prepared in one pot. 📕 What is ratatouille? Ratatouille is a traditional coarse vegetable stew from the Provence in south France. It's commonly prepared during the zucchini and eggplant harvest season in the summer. The stew is a staple … [Read more...]
Dandelion Jelly - Dandelion Honey without Pectin
Dandelion jelly is prepared with real dandelion blossoms and is also known as dandelion honey. This is a simple, no pectin dandelion flower jelly recipe. 📕 What is Dandelion Jelly? Yellow dandelion flowers are foraged and collected. The flower buds are cooked and the juice extracted. That juice is then preserved to create dandelion jelly. It tastes and … [Read more...]
Oregano Herb Uses and Recipes
Oregano is a versatile culinary herb! Here you will learn everything you need to know about this amazing herb and how you can use it in your daily cooking. 📕 What is Oregano? Oregano is a culinary green herb. The leaves are spade-shaped and are about 1/2-1 inch or 1-2 cm big. The leaves can be used fresh or dried in our cooking. Dried leaves are more … [Read more...]
Italian Caprese Salad Recipe
Caprese Salad is an easy Mediterranean salad prepared with a handful of fresh ingredients. Make this Italian salad all year round and enjoy for lunch or as an appetizer or make it your own with my flavor options! Caprese Salad makes me happy, and I can eat it all the time, not just in summer. My husband was mesmerized by the flavors the moment he was introduced to … [Read more...]
How to raise money for a Trip
How to raise money for your dream trip in 2020 - ultimate insider tips. Danny from whatsdannydoing.com is our expert today, sharing his valuable insights on how YOU can get the best bang for your buck. Danny Newman is currently writing and traveling his way around the world in a bid to figure out exactly what he’s doing with his life. He’d love you to follow … [Read more...]
How to travel Doha in Two Days [Qatar]
How to travel Doha in two days to make the most of your trip to the luxurious city amidst the dunes. Aistis from astraveler.com is sharing his 2 days Doha Qatar itinerary with us, including beautiful hot spots which you shouldn't miss! We make a stop to Doha almost twice a year because Qatar is on our way to Goa, India. Yet so far we hadn't had a chance to visit … [Read more...]
Mini Pizza Bites Recipe
Mini Pizza Bites make great party appetizers or snacks. Make them and watch them get over in no time! 📕 What are Pizza Bites? Pizza Bites are two or one bite pizzas with a conventional topping. Some takeaway, frozen food companies and popular restaurant chains have their own versions of pizza bites and some give them other names such as Pizetti. I came … [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...]
Healthy Broccoli Casserole Recipe
You are going to love this broccoli casserole if you are looking for a flavorful vegetable loaded casserole. I show you in my recipe video and in the process shots further below how to make my broccoli cheese casserole from scratch. I was inspired by my zucchini casserole and broccoli cheese soup when I came up with this broccoli casserole recipe. Brace yourself … [Read more...]
Meat Stuffed Patty Pan Squash Recipe
Garden fresh stuffed patty pan squash with a french meat filling. This is a low carb gluten free recipe for small and large patty pan squash! Watch and learn how to prepare this dish at home with my video and process shots further below. I came up with this recipe with the help of my uncle, who grows squash in his garden. The recipe is loosely based on the … [Read more...]
Guide to Königssee Lake Berchtesgaden Germany
The Königssee lake is known as the most beautiful lake in Germany with its emerald shine and mountains surrounding the lake. I have put together this guide on how to get the most out of your trip to the Königssee. Location The Königssee is located in Berchtesgaden in Bavaria South Germany. The lake and the area are a protected natural reserve, surrounded by … [Read more...]
Herb Compound Butter Recipe
Make your own Herb Compound Butter easily at home, with your choice of herbs. I share below how to make your homemade herb butter after your own preferences, and explain further how to use it to it's fullest potential. 📕 What is compound butter? Compound butter flavored butter, which you can use further in your recipes. Seasoned butter can be enhanced with … [Read more...]
Fresh Lemon Cucumber Mint Water
Lemon Cucumber Mint Water is another healthy-infused water that I want to share with you. The purpose of this series of infused waters is to remind us to drink water because water flushes out all the toxins in your body and gives you the glow that your skin needs! Making your own infused cucumber lemon water with mint is not just fun but also so very healthy for … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Pizza Recipe
The Hawaiian Pizza is my all-time favorite pizza! I show you how to make this pineapple pizza at home with my recipe further below. Pizza, no doubt, is always a dinner time winner in my book, and there is nothing better than a pizza topped with pineapple chunks and ham. I know there is a giant debate about this and there are naysayers out there, yet I don't … [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...]
Zucchini Casserole Recipe
Easy garden-fresh Zucchini Casserole recipe to celebrate the summer zucchini season. 📕 What is this casserole? I adapted this baked zucchini cheese casserole recipe from my aunt, who prepares a similar variation with fresh cream the southern french way. So this is a very French zucchini dinner recipe! This delicious lighter summer meal is also known as … [Read more...]
+10 Infused Waters to try
Infused Waters are not only healthy but super tasty and sugar-free! Did you know that you can prepare your own flavored infused waters easily at home? 📕 What are infused waters? Infused waters are mostly fruits or other fresh ingredients like cucumber, herbs, and blossoms left to infuse in water. That way the water takes on the flavor of the … [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...]
Lemon Gin Elderflower Cocktail
My Lemon Elderflower Gin Cocktail is prepared with clear Gin, elderflower syrup, tonic water, and fresh lemon juice. 📕 What is Elderflower? Elderflowers are cream-colored small edible flower blossoms that grow on a shrub in bunches before turning into elderberries. Elderflower and elderberries come from the same plant. The blossoms of the elderflower are … [Read more...]
Lemon Elderflower Syrup Recipe (No Cooking)
My Lemon Elderflower Syrup is a family recipe prepared without cooking. You will need fresh elderflower for this recipe so that the syrup gets infused within 2 days. 📕 What are Elderflowers? The elderflower is a flowering plant with strongly flavored, small cream-colored blossoms. It's also known as Sambucus. The little blossoms of an elderflower bush taste … [Read more...]
Rattenberg Village Austria
Rattenberg is a quaint Medieval city located in the Austrian Alps between Innsbruck and Salzburg. I totally recommend that you travel and discover Rattenberg for yourself! Where is Rattenberg? Rattenberg is a city located next to the large river Inn, in the alpine region of Tyrol, in Austria. On the maps, you will find the smallest city of Austria, Rattenberg, … [Read more...]
Banana Peach Smoothie Recipe
Banana Peach smoothie with natural whole fruits, totally plant-based without yogurt and it's tasty! 🍑 Ingredients Peach season is during the hot summer months and that's when you should try this fresh peach smoothie recipe My favorite way, besides eating these gorgeous fruits freshly, is to make a homemade peach smoothie with banana. Peach You can use the … [Read more...]
Individual Strawberry Charlotte Cake Recipe
Individual strawberry charlotte cake are easily prepared in a glass and still look great as well. I show you how to make the quickest and easiest charlotte dessert in my recipe further below. 📕 What is Charlotte? Charlotte is a French cake dessert made with lady finger cookies. Countless charlotte variations exist and have been emerging, some are prepared … [Read more...]