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Andere Länder, andere Sitten!
Having lived in the US for over 2 years now, I still need to get used to the fact that it’s allowed to possess and carry firearms. Just the occasional sign reminds you to please refrain from bringing them into hotels, government building or supermarkets… Given it’s such a big part of local customs and…
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Sunday treats
Found this cute little bakery with a limited range of goods and everything that I’ve tried so far tastes really good. The pastries, cookies and cakes are incredibly flavourful without being too sweet (which in the US is hard to find). And the bread I tried came fresh out of the oven and tasted heavenly.…
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Pride month
Is celebrated in June to honor the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. It traces its roots back to the 1969 Stonewall riots in NYC and nowadays, Pride is a unique and dynamic event that weaves together the legacy of protest with the joy of celebration. There is so much left to be done…
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Sparrow in disguise
This sight hit a nerve with me today. I spotted a little sparrow sitting on a barbwire when I, myself was searching for some nature to recharge. I felt sad to see him in this setting as ideally he should be surrounded by trees, plants and flowers. But he was singing his songs wholeheartedly which…
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NYC Farmer’s Markets
Are basically non existent (if a New Yorker reads this, please convince me otherwise)! If you followed me on Josephine in San Francisco, you know how much I love shopping at local markets and buy regionally grown produce to enjoy the freshest ingredients in my home cooked meals. I knew it wouldn’t be the same…
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Here we go again
Another city, another restart. Besides sorting out the obvious like signing a lease, finding your bearings and figuring out where to do your grocery shopping, a big part is also finding your new network of service providers and – more importantly- doctors. I was lucky to get a recommendation for a dentist and was surprised…
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Pancakes
Are made for lazy bank holiday mornings … Wouldn’t you agree? I’m using this recipe from when I visited my brother in Canada over 10 years ago (side note: it’s crazy how time flies) and it never disappoints. Of course the Canadian maple Sirup is a must but I have to admit, the one from…
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Sunday Brunch
One thing New Yorkers apparently love to do is going for long and boozy brunches on the weekend. So I thought today is ideal to join in on the fun. Warm, sunny and the Sunday before the bank holiday, it was the perfect day for a rooftop terrace, a chilled glass of Rosé and an…
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Evening stroll
Last night, after a delicious sushi meal, the mild temperatures were perfect for a leisurely after dinner stroll through the neighbourhood. Coming across Washington Square Park was a nice coincidence and the buzz lured us in to explore. Well-known for its arch, honoring George Washington, and its fountain, for me the excitement of the park…
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Focaccia to the rescue
The whole day I have been thinking that it is Friday- the last day of the work week which felt like a work month compressed into a few days. Just to notice on my way home from work that I still have one more day to go. This definetly calls for some comfort food in…
Josephine in New York City
Me. In New York City. With excellent food and lots of fun!
Josephine in New York City 