my favorite dishes occur in intervals: some of them come and go. it used to be pizza for a while (or rather, most of my university time… my diet didn’t consist of much else, really…). or less presentable things like big bowls of oatmeal with almond purée and soymilk… (okay, gross). lately though, it appearsContinue reading
it’s no secret one of my favorite activities is to go groceries shopping on farmers’ markets. they hold so many treasures - fresh, organic, regional produce. i find that quite inspiring. i especially tend to get a bit carried away when it comes to rare or old species, that i have never heard of, orContinue reading
on a hot summer’s day, nothing beats a cold, refreshing gazpacho soup, made from summery, fragrant tomatoes. simply use your blender to whip it up! my mom made a gazpacho as a starter one night in france. and since i know her secret tricks, she agreed that i share them with you, here. thx, mom!Continue reading
autumn is once again near. you know how i know? because, one, i’m wearing a jacket. in july! and two, the shops all switched their windows to fall/winter 2011 fashion must-haves, already. to prevent wet feet my obligatory autumn item is, as every year, a pair of ankle boots. i’ve loved the chunky appeal ofContinue reading
this year has been a france destination year. on new year’s, it was alsace, on easter it was burgundy, paris in may, provence in july and in october it will be côte d’azur. i will never get enough of that country. and here’s to why i love france: the variety of cheeses never fail toContinue reading
hey, i’m back! from a delightful, inspiring and relaxing holiday. it was a wonderful week, and i’m so in love with life and everybody around me (which is, i guess, the main reason why people get to take holidays - so that they’re at peace with themselves and the world, again… don’t you think?).anyway… i’veContinue reading
hey lovelies, i’m going to france! provence to be exact. for one, blissful week! we’re staying at my uncle and aunt’s house, with a view of the sea and port de toulon. i’m planning on doing not much more than enjoy the waves and the beach, cook lavish meals from fresh market produce, read aContinue reading
i’m so looking forward to my petite holidays in the sun! actually, i’m about to pack my bags. seriously? not so much… i’m actually just watching some dumb chicks’ series en train. and dreaming about the ideal summer wardrobe instead of packing the old clutter i’ve got (which is still totally okay…. ish). so whyContinue reading
i will soon be on a little off… i’m going to tell you all about it, later. but for now, the main thing to focus on are summer reads. because what’s better than reading great new books while enjoying an off, righ? yup. so here is my latest addition to my already extensive bookshelf (would i have oneContinue reading
when i was briefly (very briefly indeed… only for an afternoon, to be exact) in the netherlands two weeks ago, apart from discovering and falling in love with scotch&soda, i also fell in love with the interior design store called lifestyle home collection. i really recommend browsing their shop if you’re a shabby chic fanContinue reading
