I have not been very active these last weeks, have not posted anything nor read and commented much – my apologies. 2013 has not been very kind to me so far: I lost my job and at my age it is highly unlikely that any prospective employer will receive me open armed! My biggest worry is Chica though, faithful companion …
YOUR TURN! Lori’s Winter Tabbouleh!
Today we welcome Lori Gosselin of Though I was born in Canada to Lebanese parents who were also born on this continent, I feel decidedly Lebanese. One of the ways I celebrate my Lebanese heritage is with the food. Today, many Mediterranean dishes are popular in North America because they are nutritious and delicious. One of these dishes is …
The Three Wise Men Will Have To Eat Something
Dreikönigskuchen or Epiphany Cake Tomorrow is Ephiphany and in Switzerland we celebrate the visit of the three wise men by eating a sweet yeast cake. This ritual dates back to the 14th century, reportedly celebrated by the guilds hiding a bean in one of the buns. Around its center piece several smaller buns are attached and in one of …
Liebster Blog Award
Liebster Blog Award – From Christmas to New Year Present What was your favourite Christmas present this year? Can you beat mine: Muriel of French Yummy Mummy offered me this lovely present just in time for Christmas: Thank you so much, Muriel, it has been more than a pleasure getting to know you in real life in …
The Inspiring Blog Award
An Unexpected Gift At The Right Time Thank you, Janine Ripper, my dear friend, you cannot begin to imagine how much this award means to me: a soft kick in the butt that I am a blogger and not a dreamer (or maybe a dream blogger?). And thank you for thinking me inspiring, we all have our moments of doubt …
YOUR TURN! Betsy’s DIY Gingerbread Houses
Today is December 6 and in our parts of Europe we celebrate Santa Claus, an important day for children as Santa Claus comes home to families and either praises or scolds them for their past year’s behaviour, leaving small presents of tangerines and nuts when the children recite some Santa Claus verse. Looking out of my window I see a …
YOUR TURN! Vidya Takes Us to Heaven
I am so excited, honoured and proud to present the first guest post in the new series YOUR TURN! by Vidya Sury. When I first read her lovely post I felt in (culinary) heaven and as it is my privilege to pick the title, here goes! I met Vidya online and enjoyed reading her posts and comments on many blogs. I admire …
Quo Vadis, Late Bloomers?
Looking Back: Late Bloomers After 2 Years Of Blogging Is it permitted to congratulate yourself on achieving the second year of blogging? Yes, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY, well done and thanks to YOU all who read my blog, comment on, support me and have become online friends. Huge blogger thanks! Some weeks ago I found a very interesting article and …
A Concept Of Time
At the beginning of 2012 I wrote a post The Idle Girl in which I told you about my projects for this year. Pinterest was a baby in diapers and look how that social platform took off. Amongst its new features are shared boards and secret boards now (I use one to file unread articles and pictures and find it very …
Old MacDonald Had A Farm Or Was This Animal Farm?
Or What To Do On A Lazy Sunday Walk Sometimes I love to go out for a long walk, just me, Chica, my dog and my camera. And my thoughts. Last Sunday was a grey day, low hanging clouds and the sun trying to win a losing battle with them. Rain hung in the air and the temperatures after a …