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 […]
Raspberry Coffee Cake Brunch
Surprisingly enough, my favorite Valentine’s days have been spent with friends. There is so much hype around the day of romance, that it is much more fun to throw tradition aside and spend the day with all the people you love, not only your significant other. This year, I’m going to miss out on our […]
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 […]