Tag: Treat
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Birthday Cake
My first post of the year is about this gorgeous homemade marble cake I got for my birthday—which happens to be today 😊 Marble cake is such a traditional birthday cake in Germany, and one bite instantly takes me back to so many past birthdays celebrated with friends and family. Each one special, each one…
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Hot chocolate with a kick
This Saturday I popped by a Baileys pop-up — the tasty, creamy liquor that’s especially famous during the holidays. I had a hot chocolate with Baileys and whipped cream on a very cold December day, surrounded by fairy lights and Christmas trees. A nice little warm-up. It reminded me of all those beautiful Christmas markets…
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NYC-Size Pizza
After a hectic few weeks, this weekend called for slowing down — and for comfort food. And really, what’s better for that than pizza? Not just any pizza, of course, but true NYC style in XXL. Yes, I know you can get big pizzas in Germany too, but those are “family size” — something you…
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Pan De Muerto
The “bread of the dead” is a sweet, slightly orange-scented bread traditionally baked for Día de los Muertos in Mexico, the Day of the Dead, celebrated November 1 and 2. Soft, round, and often dusted with sugar, pan de muerto is decorated with small dough shapes that resemble bones and tears, symbolizing the cycle of…
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Meow Parlour
Have you heard about cat cafés? Probably at some point in a documentary about Japan. But guess what — New York has one too! Meow Parlour, the city’s first cat café, is tucked away in the Lower East Side. A small, cozy space filled with thoughtfully arranged climbing and chill areas, warm light, and —…
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Borough Market
One of my happiest places in London is Borough Market. It’s been around for over 1,000 years, making it one of the oldest food markets in the city. This Farmers Market is full of life and variety: towering piles of vegetables, fruits at their peak, baskets of whatever’s in season, fragrant herbs, cheeses stacked high,…
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Savoring Spain
Another little holiday escape—this time for just one evening and without even leaving the city. Tonight I had dinner at Socarrat, a Spanish restaurant named after the best part of a paella: the crispy, caramelized layer of rice at the bottom of the pan. In Spain, getting the socarrat just right is considered the mark…
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New Memories Unlocked
I’m at the airport in Frankfurt, sitting on the roof terrace under a bright blue sky with a view of the tarmac, waiting for boarding. It’s one of those in-between moments that invites reflection—and after the week I’ve just had, there’s a lot to take in. I came to Germany for a very special reason:…
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Easter weekend
Easter has always been my favorite holiday. In Germany, it’s more than just a day—it’s a season. A long weekend, signs of spring everywhere, decorated branches, painted eggs, and a shared sense of celebration. In New York, the lead-up is there—but only through marketing. Chocolate eggs, pastel packaging, and maybe a few half-hearted decorations. No…
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Breakfast Bagel
If you ask a New Yorker, they’ll tell you—a good Sunday starts with a great bagel. So I treated myself to a bagel packed to the brim, a perfect addition to my slow and relaxing Sunday. Perfectly toasted, slightly crisp on the outside, soft inside, and barely holding together layers of scrambled eggs, sausage, melted…
Josephine in New York City 