Hi my lovely readers! I love winter, when the days get colder, snow is falling and everything is beautifully decorated. But I also love the summer time, those long warm summer days, sitting in the garden with an iced cold Mojito and enjoying the sun on my face. I certainly can appreciate the warmth of summer, because there is the cold of winter. What about … Continue reading TRAVEL THURSDAY QUOTE – WINTER AND SUMMER
Hi my lovely readers! Christmas is my favourite time of the year. I love all the lights, everything smells amazing and the buildings and streets of London are beautifully decorated. What’s not to love? And have I mentioned all the gorgeous foods and treats we can indulge in during this time of the year? Who doesn’t love some mulled wine or warm wintry spiced apple … Continue reading 9 CHRISTMASSY ACTIVITIES TO DO IN THE WINTER IN LONDON
Hi my lovely readers! I love mulled wine. It is my go to winter tipple and drink that I have year after year during the cold winter months. I make my own every year from scratch, check out the recipe here if you are interested. However, mulled wine is not for everyone. Of course kids cannot drink it, you cannot drink it if you are … Continue reading WINTRY SPICED APPLE JUICE
Hi my lovely readers! The Christmas season has finally and officially started, well at least according to us Germans. I am so excited and all pumped up with lots of positive energy. Every year on Monday after Sunday of the Dead, which is the Sunday before the First Advent, I get all excited as I can get all my Christmas decorations out and fully emerge … Continue reading 40 WINTER AND CHRISTMAS IDEAS TO HELP YOU TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
Hi my lovely readers! And hello November! Can you believe that the year is almost over? This time of year is my favourite. It is my birthday in November and Christmas is around the corner, which is my favourite holiday of all times. I love all the coziness, sparkles, decorating the tree and the list goes on. And this year Christmas is already starting in … Continue reading FULLY PACKED FRUIT AND NUT LOAF CAKE
Oh well, I think we can all agree that summer is over here in the UK for the year 2020. Dark clouds and rain are replacing the clear blue skies and warm sun rays. But hey, autumn is on its way! And that means hot teas, hot chocolates, cuddling up under warm blankets to read a good book and eating plenty of comfort food like … Continue reading AMARETTO CHAI TEA – A NAUGHTY TWIST ON THE CLASSIC
As a German, I eat lots of soup in the winter to warm up and especially cabbage and beans are staple ingredients in the German cuisine that also feature in today’s recipe. This cabbage soup with chorizo is super easy to make and can feed the entire family. It features easy and healthy ingredients and the chorizo flavours this soup naturally so no fancy herbs … Continue reading HEARTY WHITE CABBAGE SOUP WITH CHORIZO
In Germany we bake many different types of biscuits and cookies in the winter months leading up to Christmas. These are traditionally served during the advent season when friends and family come over. Kipferl are crescent shaped biscuits that are very popular in Germany during the Christmas season. Traditionally they are made as Vanilla Kipferl, but this chocolaty twist on the classic is equally tasty … Continue reading HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE – KIPFERL
When I was a little girl, I always used to bake during the festive season with my Mama. I was always looking forward to the day when we were standing in the kitchen together and I was able to mix, taste and decorate all my favourite Christmas cookies. Now that I have grown up and moved abroad this is sadly not possible anymore. However, I … Continue reading HOMEMADE HEIDESAND CHRISTMAS COOKIES
Christmas is my favourite time of the year! Everything is beautifully decorated; the Christmas lights glitter everywhere and I absolutely love all the good food and drinks. One tradition that cannot be missed is going to the Christmas market. Many people go abroad during the festive season for a quick city break and in case you happen to go to Berlin, take a break from … Continue reading MY FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN BERLIN
It is this time of the year again. The days are getting darker and shorter and the temperature is dropping. But hey, there is an upside to this dingy and chilly weather. It is finally cosy time again. At least that’s what I call this time of year. I normally do not travel abroad during November and December as I like spending the festive season … Continue reading HOMEMADE MULLED WINE
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