When I came to the US for the first time at the tender age of 22 I had it all planned. Funnily enough, looking at my life now, that plan has pretty much fulfilled itself over the years. Ok, I did not marry the millionaire from the Hamptons, but I did find a good man […]
THE ART OF JUST BEING
I spent most of my weekend hanging out in our tiny yard, enjoying the sun, reading motivational books (what else is new) and just doing nothing, but enjoying the sun, peace and family. I often feel that I need to pack my weekends full of activities to feel accomplished, and when people ask me at […]
WEEKEND ESCAPE TO PHILLY
From top right; brunch at Jones / drinks at Jones / lemon and mango gelatos from Capogiro / Philadelphia Chutney Company Last Saturday we escaped the town and drove to Philadelphia, one of our favorite nearby cities. We always have great time there, even though my husband’s job had some major issues and he was […]
WHERE STARS ARE BORN AND LEGENDS ARE MADE
Did you know that Ella Fitzgerald was one of the first Amateur Night winners. Amateur Night still remains the Apollo’s most recognizable and longest running performance series. The legendary venue has launched the careers of icons such as Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, James Brown and Lauryn Hill. Every time we walk past this legendary theater we […]
LEMONS AND CHIA SEED PORRIDGE
Weekends I squeeze my lemons and store the juice in a glass bottle in the fridge (2-3 days is recommended). Another great way to store your lemon juice ever longer is to freeze it in the ice trays and that way it will last up to 4 months. Just add cube to every glass of […]