My friend Mia introduced me to this salad & it was an aha moment for me! Before tasting this salad my reference of quinoa was always pretty boring. But no more. This salad – by the Delish Sisters – is life-changing! Naturally, the word ‘zesty’ in the name also convinced me that this dish was the ultimate match for me. Tips: *I […] Read more…
Tips for being the hostess with the mostess this winter
We were recently invited to two different dinner parties & what it treat they were. Each was unique with different menus & seating arrangements but what both had in common was that the hosts knew exactly how to make us feel at home & cared for! So today I’d love to share some tips with […] Read more…
Apple & Spice Mini Bundt Cakes
These little babies taste just like a hug. Something about the apple & the mix of spices is so comforting. I used my beautiful mini bundt tray from Le Creuset for this batch but you can also use a muffin tray for the recipe. It will still be a winner! The recipe makes 18 – […] Read more…
The freshest Summer Rolls with Peanut or Thai Dipping Sauce
This is the kind of recipe that you can really play with. If you are one for measuring ingredients with your eye & fresh eats, then you’ve come to the right place. If you like one ingredient more, then add some more. The recipe, as it is here, is vegan friendly but you can certainly […] Read more…
The snack you need right now: Easy Date & Cacao Balls
Are you a serial snacker (like me)? Or do you maybe live with serial snackers? Winnie the Pooh was right when he said: “What could be more important than a little something to eat?” As far as small bites are concerned, I recommend you add this recipe on rotation – for a small, fantastical edible […] Read more…
Festive Root Vegetable Wreath
Sometimes the most basic list of ingredients can become a gorgeous, festive dish by simply plating & presenting it in a different way. This recipe is proof. The hardest part of this recipe is to find root vegetables that are more or less the same size in diameter. The rest is super simple. Festive Root […] Read more…
Christmassy Layered Cheesecake
Christmas is my favourite time of the year. In fact, some of our friends joke that it is XMas all year long at the North house! You see, we also host an annual small XMas in July (why not?) party for our oldest friends. I test XMas recipes in October & November. And then there’s […] Read more…
Baked Nectarines topped with Ricotta & Honey
From October to February each year, we get to enjoy nectarines. How lucky are we? Eating your nectarines fresh is great & juicy – like James & The Giant Peach juicy. Side note: if you have not yet listened to James & the Giant Peach on Audible, do yourself a favour & do it soon. […] Read more…
Get More Beautiful Hair with Less Money
Ok, so the header of this post sounds a bit cheesy, but I’m keen for a bit of cheese right now. Haha. Apart from the fact that having my hair done is one of my all time favorite things to do, I do also believe that you can really have fabulous hair without breaking the […] Read more…
Our Bedroom Mini-Tour
This is not quite a room reveal but rather a walk around our room if you like. Maybe it is a before post? The thing is that I always have a running list of ideas & small changes that I want to do in our room. In the past, I’ve often regretted not taking before […] Read more…