These cookies were a great hit at my farewell party in the office a couple of weeks ago and I thought with the holidays coming up it would be a nice recipe to share. For that party I prepared some of my classics like a chocolate cake – same recipe as the cake (this one not…
My Christmas wishlist
Christmas is approaching quickly and I think this is a great time to draft my Christmas wishlist. In fact I’d say: A girl can always dream no? Now what’s on that list? First of all there are gifts in the kitchen tools and supplies category: The KitchenAid Artisan blender would look great on my counter. My…
Heavenly rice pudding
When I was little my grandmother used to cook us rice pudding spiced with saffron. A dessert the little angels up in heaven ate with a golden spoon. Such a sweet story if I you come to think of it… Heavenly recipe but since I was diagnosed with a lactose intolerance I never really ate much rice pudding….
Animal Kingdom at Disney World
As you know we have visited three Disney parks during our recent trip to Orlando. Since we only had 2 days we have tried to squeeze in the maximum of shows and rides while still keeping it comfortable for the three kids. Although they have the perfect age to visit the parks they were a…
Thai flavored Mussels
I don’t really like to eat mussels often. Twice a year is enough for me: once in a restaurant and once at home.Either I steam them in my Miele steamer or I cook them in a large Staub. Both very easy and ‘one pot’ solutions. It is important you buy fresh mussels and rinse…
Epcot at Disney World
Epcot….. This is my favorite park in Disney World and not only for sentimental reasons. I admit that every time I see Spaceship Earth or ‘den bol’ as we call it in our family, I still get a whee feeling inside since it was my daddy’s favorite Disney Attraction and he had a picture of…