In the first days of fall a wistful, melancholy always sets with the heaviness of a leaden sky. […]
Author: Jessica
This succulent “Mango Coconut Cake” cake takes you onto a sweet Caribbean escape! Savour the summer days with […]
I would go so far as to say you haven’t had a real barbecue until you enjoyed some crisply […]
This summer drink is inspired by the ardent sunsets of Brooklyn. One of the travel memories I have […]
This week, we have been facing another heatwave in Europe! And while temperatures have been simmering like a […]
2 years ago my voyager intuition called me on a trip to New Orleans. The cab driver jolted […]
This year, Cinco de Mayo is falling on a Taco Tuesday, which can not even be ruined by […]
For generations in our family, the kitchen has always been a pivot of social life, gatherings and love. […]
I am wishing all of you “Happy Easter Holidays”, even though the celebrations might look a bit different […]
Quarantine life has given us all plenty of time to spend at home. If you haven’t been a regular […]
In this strangest spring we all have seen, the past weeks have been more like a science-fiction movie […]
Halloween might be over, but this is no reason to stop celebrating the season of “pumpkin spice” with […]
When the sun drops behind Brooklyn`s East River waterfront, leaving her footprints in the cotton pink skyline of […]
Working as a barista, I have witnessed first hand the universal language of coffee, celebrated by coffee lovers […]
Sweet summer days are luring to indulge in fruity desserts. It is the season of ripe apricots, peaches […]
The summer heat is real! As we approach another week of 90 degree days and Southern temperatures, I […]
The shimmering azure blue water of the Côte d`Azur has captivated the world for more than a century. […]
Summer is around the corner, the best time to nourish our body with healthy super foods! This BEET HUMMUS […]
WOW. New York City. WHAT A DAY. Create & Cultivate took their platform for young women pursuing the career of […]
E aster is coming up with joyful egg hunts & family gatherings on warm spring days. In Germany […]
At a first glance, Zurich is all about the sparkle & glamour along Bahnhofstrasse. I love to embrace […]
A healthy breakfast is an essential ingredient for a good day. We all know it, but in the […]
One essence of a breakfast like “god in France” is a freshly baked, warm Brioche. But even if […]
Today we celebrate the beauty, resiliency and strength of womanhood. I tried to write down the names and […]
We all know the joyful anticipation of spring. After a long winter, the bloom of spring colours, longer […]
Not many fashion designers can claim the scope and versatility of Karl Lagerfeld`s creative work. Beyond his indisputable […]
One of the reasons I started writing this blog years ago, was when I realized how much food […]
Waking up in NYC is different from any other city in the world. The piercing howl of sirens, […]
Zurich is a stunning destination that is always worth a trip! In the wintertime, however, the picturesque Swiss […]
Christmas and New year coming up, which means there are many holidays and reasons to celebrate with family […]
Switzerland`s picturesque ski resorts are some of the most renowned winter destinations in the world. Unparalleled natural beauty, […]
In the wine region, where I grew up (see last post), no celebration takes place without “Flammkuchen” (tarte […]
Growing up in one of Germany`s most beautiful wine regions, I always took for granted being surrounded by […]
There are some home cure recipes, like grandmother`s hot lemon water, where a few simple & natural ingredients […]
No season is a colorful blaze like autumn. When the smell of nuts & apples lies in the […]
New York City, the magnificent mega metropolis that represents the American Dream like no other place. A city, […]
I am currently spending some days in New York City and I`m FLASHED by the energy of this […]
Turn on Beyoncés Lemonade album and start making your own! Nothing really beats a homemade lemonade! The good […]
The castle, the river and the old bridge compose the picturesque city image of Heidelberg, which could not […]
The Middle Eastern egg dish “Shakshuka” is a popular breakfast with the perfect ingredients for a bright start […]
This weekend our annual summer family reunion took place. It is my grandmothers birthday that has become a […]
New Orleans, the eccentric gem at the Mississipi river, where voodoo & superstitions are equally alive like Jazz […]
There is so much going on in the world right now. This Friday, July 27th 2018, the moon […]
Wow, this summer has been hot! These sunny days are just too prefect for some flavourful ICE CREAM! […]
In the summertime, it is sometimes hard to come up with dishes that are not too heavy, but […]
The taste of ripe peaches brings the ultimate feeling of summer! Whip a sweet summer wonder with this […]
Since Michelle Obama, we all know that women can rock leadership (with style & grace) without having to […]
A visit to the local farmer`s market is always a feast for the senses! I love to soak […]
Summer is here – and we all know how important it is to stay hydrated on hot days! […]