Favorite desserts

I am not a dessert person at all. I like to cook but not to bake; however, once in a blue moon, I like to indulge in a light dessert. The following desserts all have something in common: they are based on milk, rice, amazing spices and most importantly, not too sweet. Muhallabieh. This dessert is Lebanese, but at the same time it can be of any other Middle Eastern country. I just discovered it and I absolutely love it! Crème Brule … [Read more...]

My perfect home is …

Home furnishing is not an easy task. Even if you enjoy hunting for the perfect items to adorn your house and are good at it, it is without a doubt a long frustrating process. You might have the perfect image of what you want/need in your mind, but might take time until you actually find it. Wrong color, wrong size, many trips to the store, exchange, return, etc etc. That being said, I enjoy it very much. I am great at picking up the little stuff … [Read more...]

The world’s largest cities through time

Interesting video produced by Radical Media. … [Read more...]

Who ever said Mandarin is hard? :)

So, after a few Mandarin lessons, my Chinese local teacher says my accent is great. I can say hello, goodbye, thank you, order some food, ask for the bill and of course, I know and I don't know, especially the latter. You know, all the basics. I can actually understand a few words/phrases when people are talking. … [Read more...]

Pink for Halloween

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