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.

Sunday Morning at the Bakery: A Hostage Situation

Sunday mornings at the bakery are no longer about simply buying bread. They have turned into a strange social ritual where people behave as if they’ve booked a private one-on-one consultation with the baker. It feels like a cross between…

When Background Music Becomes Musical Wallpaper — and Why It’s a Crime Against Music

Music matters to me. Deeply. It is not just something pleasant in the background. It is a passion, a lifelong companion and often a source of pure joy. I love music across genres: Soul, Jazz, Experimental Fusion and yes, I…