Oreo Chocolate Cupcakes
I don’t know what’s going on with me. Maybe my tastebuds are changing. Maybe it’s the hotter weather. Maybe I’m turning Swiss.* But lately, I haven’t been enjoying super sweet desserts. I’m usually not one to discriminate against any dessert (ok maybe the coffee ones) but for some reason, really sweet things are losing their […]
friday fünf {zürich life}
Life lately has been hot! Summer is officially here. We bought a BBQ for our balcony, brought our fan down from storage, added more plants to our garden, and I’m mentally preparing for the summer heat sans air conditioning. I plan to buy a season pass to the badis (sectioned off swimming areas on the […]
Cookie Dough Ice Cream Pie
Growing up, my yearly birthday dessert always came down to a big decision: mint chocolate chip ice cream pie or mint chocolate chip ice cream cake? Let’s just say that Baskin Robbins knows what’s up when it comes to birthday goodies. It had been far too long since I’d enjoyed one of those ice cream […]
DIY Personalized Chocolate Bar Wedding Favors
Since wedding season is upon us and I don’t have a wedding to plan anymore, I figured I will start re-living it. And by re-living it, I mean re-living every craft project I did in preparation for my…I mean…our wedding. First up: wedding favors! Wedding favors are a tricky thing. Usually they are at the […]
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 […]