December has that strange effect on people. Suddenly we are all reflective, forgiving, and emotionally available. At least on the outside. Inside, most of us are just tired, overfed, and quietly hoping nobody brings up politics at the dinner table.…
Category: Food
Counting the Days until I can stop buying Capsules
I am counting the days until I can stop buying Nespresso capsules and finally welcome real coffee into my home. After seven months of waiting, my Zuriga espresso machine and grinder will soon be ready and I already imagine the aroma of freshly ground beans filling my kitchen. Capsule coffee was convenient, but it never touched the heart. A proper espresso has warmth, character and a small moment of magic. Soon the morning ritual will return and every cup will feel alive again. Sometimes the anticipation is almost as satisfying as the first sip.
A Magical Roman Autumn: A Birthday Surprise in the Eternal City
Rome, Italy, adorned in the warm hues of autumn, cast a spell of enchantment as I embarked on a surprise birthday escapade with dear friends. October, with its gentle weather and dwindling crowds, unveiled the city's timeless charm in a…
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Molds (Schimmelpilze) everywhere!
This evening after work, I went shopping for groceries. In the dry meat department I found something suspicious... Molds (Schimmelpilze) inside a package of dry meat! Awful! Place & time: Migros City, Zurich on December 19, @ 7:45 p.m. Here a…
Baking attack!
Like every year, I went through hell with my friends. We call it: Baking-Hell! It takes quite a few ingredients to make so many cookies. But as always, the result is awesome! And yes, they taste like they look. Mjiammm!!!…
I live in Chocolate-Town
My original plan was to photograph the full moon. But unfortunately the bad weather has stopped me doing so... The sky was too cloudy and the moon was not visible at all. But that's nature! That's why you always need…
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