The first night, when we finally arrived to Montreal, things didn’t go exactly the way we had planned. Once we picked up the keys to our apartment and walked in, we noticed that it had not been cleaned. So we had to find a place to stay for the night. Remind you that this was […]
JE ME SOUVIENS MONTREAL
It’s been quiet around here, I know. We’ve been celebrating the holidays, working on KiitosNamaste and traveling. And now I’m back on the job hunt as well so bare with me. Latest interview; yesterday. Wish me luck! Right after Christmas we took off to Montreal, Canada which is about 6 hour drive from our place. […]
ONE EVENING AT CAFE BLOSSOM UPPER WEST SIDE
One delicious vegan dinner at Cafe Blossom(83rd St. & Columbus Ave). Enjoy! Quinoa Salad: black beans, quinoa, roasted sweet corn, diced peppers, watercress, toasted pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, mango guacamole, poblano dressing Garlic Herb Gnocchi: sauteed brussels sprouts, white bean puree, fresh lemon Mushroom Ravioli, fresh oregano, truffle butter Black Eyed Pea Cake: yukon potato, red […]
Finnish Independence Day Reception in NYC
This was the first year I got invited to the Finnish Consulate’s Independence Day reception. It was short and sweet (my favorites were the cocktail bite sized Karelian pies), the view was great and we made some new friends along the way. Finland’s Independence Day is held on December 6th to celebrate Finland’s declaration of […]
DIY All-Natural Air-Freshener with Essential Oils
I like our home to smell good hence burning tons of incense. You can also make your own spray air-freshener using three simple ingredients. It’s a natural way to remove household odors, and the spray works well in the bathroom, on most fabrics and carpets, even in shoes. Store-bought air-fresheners are filled with toxins and […]