In case you missed it, elderflowers are in full bloom. And around here we love elderflower. A lot, all year round, but especially around this time. So this weekend we went out to pick some, in a very romantic environment – right next to some rails. The first batch of elderflower cordial of…

  Well, I haven’t done something like this before, but I’ll do now. If I’m already absolutely crazy about something, why not share the love, right? So, let’s see what my favorites were in March. Grits-Grits-Grits Basically I ate these kinds of grits almost every morning in March. Now it’s…

  A few weekends passed since the last post of this kind, so once again, here are a few snippets from a lovely weekend, with pictures, of course, as they worth a thousand word each. Tea Party This was the third time I hosted a little gathering for good friends within the frameworks of a tea…

  Eggs are cool. Eggs are also somewhat over-mystified. Sure, you need to be punctual and skilled to get it perfect, but who said it has to be perfect? I’m all for imperfection, and that stands for eggs, too. Another thing that’s cool is breakfast. I love breakfast. And yes, 5 out of 7 days a…

  One of the not-so-creative gifts we gave this Christmas was the one my Dad received from us – because, let’s face it, it’s always the hardest to give something for the dads, or is it just me? Anyway, his gift ended up being a rather modest one, in the shape of a bag of specialty coffee (he…

With Christmas getting closer and closer each day, I often find that the jolly Christmas-mood I had earlier (as in all year long) starts to fade away with all the things to do on top of everyday life. Plus, the ideal is often better than reality. But, to avoid becoming a Grinch, here are some books,…

When I was living in the buzzing city of Budapest, one of my favorite spots for a tasty and hearty breakfast was IÑEZ Bagel Shop. When the weather was nice, I loved to pop by and grab a salmon bagel sandwich and a cappuccino to go and eat/drink it while sitting on a bench somewhere with the city…

I’m part of that generation that not only grew up on Harry Potter, but grew up with him. I must have been around eight years old when the first book made its way to me through a friend and a sleepover; that night I took a glimpse into the wizarding world of J.K. Rowling, and I never looked back. To…

For the past couple of years, this recipe has been my go-to whenever an event calls for some cookies - whether we are talking about a high school reunion or an evening with friends. So, although I can't guarantee anything, these chocolate chip cookies has proved themselves at numerous occasions -…