Thank you for making my birthday amazing. We spend it over the rooftops and even the sun that has been gone for weeks decided to show up. Thanks again! Laura made my birthday cake. It contained everything I wished for: Baise, Rhubarb, Strawberries, White Chocolate and Tonka beans. A real love cake. Matthias made a huge roast beef that went … Read More
Today is the Swedish National Day.
I know what you are thinking; “What?! Is the Swedish National Day only one day after the Danish National Day??? Oh yes, it is. And I will tell you a very Swedish perspective on this History: So, Sweden was in a Union together with Denmark and Norway from year 1397. The Union was called the Kalmar Union after the Swedish … Read More
Kloosterstraat
There is a street in Antwerp where I can spend a whole weekend. And, lets put it this way; there are not many streets in Small cities where I could spend a whole weekend. The Kloosterstraat is crowded with Vintage and Antiques. Some of the shops are top quality and some are great bargains. I normally end up filling my … Read More
Belgium, here we come!
It is about time. I have not been to Belgium since November and I feel that it is itching a bit. I just need to go. Inspiration and mussels in Antwerp. And early morning Fleemarkets and vintage shopping in Brussels. Maybe a short sprawl in the park of the African Museum? Two days is all I need. And I can … Read More
Bread Exchange on German TV
To express myself soft; I was shit nervous. And I am almost just as nervous to see the result of the studio recording. On wednesday night I am interviewed on German Television, Deutsche Welle. The show, “Insight Germany”, is broadcasted outside of Germany on Wednesday 6.15pm. Yes, the German TV Channel Deutsche Welle can be watched everywhere in the world. And, … Read More
A ship comes loaded
So, back from the holidays and guess what I brought? Yes, that is correct; Food- The best souvenir there is. I wish I could give you a description of the goods but unfortunately I do not know the name of most of the vegetables. What I do know is that The cucumber I am bringing has an insane bitter taste … Read More
the M-I-M cake
I am still locked into the Ayurveda Spa in Sri Lanka. I am saying locked in since I have received some hair oil that forces me to stay calm and chill in the shadow. It is no torture to be here, not at all, I am really enjoying the early morning yoga and the hours of amazing massage. I wake … Read More
Happy Easter!
Some one really made an effort for me today. The colors ar perfect for the season. Yellow flowers and Purple Lotus. It felt like diving into a huge easter egg. —————————————– I am not so found of taking baths in a bathtub. Maybe one can tell.
Two insults in one?
Today we will be cooking Banan Flower for Lunch. “Very good for weight reduction, Madame!” “Oh really?? Thank You very much.” Regardless of any French language reforms I still do not see myself being in the age of a Madame yet. Anyhow. Isn’t it pretty? I can not wait!
Essen und Trinken
Bread Exchange in the April issue of the German food Magazine “Essen und Trinken”. Thank you for your kind words! ————————————– “What is a Bread worth” is a very interesting topic, and I am glad you are bringing it up. To pay a fair price is no proof of quality but who are we kidding when we think that low … Read More