Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Come to find out, in Switzerland and other parts of Europe, you are expected to treat on your birthday. Whether it’s a meal, drinks, or dessert, it’s up to you to foot the bill or bring something to share. I think it’s great. You get what you want on your birthday! No need to worry […]

S’more Brownies

I have officially been a Swiss resident for one whole year. Where did the time go? It feels like just yesterday I arrived to a snowy and cold winter Sunday in Zurich. Thinking about my past year abroad, I can best describe it as constant learning experience. Learning a new language, new ways of doing […]

Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies

In one of my Thanksgiving trips to New York, I was introduced to this little hole in the wall bakery called Levain. I would have never known to stop in it because it is so tiny and is a couple steps down below the sidewalk. I guess the line wrapping around the corner might have given […]

English Shortbread Teabag Cookies

I’m going to let you in on my newest travel discovery: bed & breakfasts. I know, I know, they are not new, but they are new to me. There is nothing quite like staying in a cozy home away from home while travelling. I’ve stayed in a few recently and I’ve decided it is my […]

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes

It’s amazing what happens when you go from no schedule to a full schedule. You run around like a chicken with your head cut off and then realize that this was your daily life, all but a year ago. As weird as it may sound, running around makes me feel normal! And happy. I love […]