PLUK @ Amsterdam Center (9 Streets)

Looking for a place to have your cake and eat it too? And do a little shopping while you’re at it? Look no more! PLUK has 2 locations (here and here) in the 9 streets area, so if one is full, you could just walk over to the other one. Perfect, right? Even more perfect…

Matchai Latte: Your new favourite drink

(Scroll down for the recipe) Now that you are aware of all the benefits of Matcha (see my post about matcha here ), here’s a great recipe to really enjoy it and feel all the go Get my recipe for a Matchai Latte (1 cup) 1 Cup of Milk 2 Teaspoons of Matcha 1 Teaspoon of…

Why I’m obsessed with matcha (and you will be too)

A couple of weeks ago, when we were in Japan celebrating our Honeymoon,  I developed a big matcha addiction. I ate and drank everything matcha; teas, lattes, cookies,  icecream, pancakes, you name it. Matcha seems like a new thing everybody is talking about. Instead, it has been around for more than 1500 years (!) It is…

Easy Peasy Paella Recipe

This one is as quick and easy as yo’ momma… just kiddin’ …but it is really easy…and so is yo’ momma….I’m sorry I’ll quit. But really, it only took me about  30 minutes. Now, I am neither Spanish, nor do I pretend to have great knowledge of the Spanish tradional cuisine. However, I do know…

Bar Botanique @ Amsterdam East

On a rainy Sunday afternoon The Portuguese and I were looking for a place to eat. Unable to decide on something, we went from Amsterdam West to Amsterdam North to finally settling on something in Amsterdam East… Luckily we were by car 🙂 I’ve seen some pictures on Instagram of this bar and I thought…

A Random Day in Amsterdam

So this Saturday, we decided to combine a little exercise with a little sightseeing. I decided I really wanted to go to Bakers&Roasters  again; I’ve had lunch there the day before. So to make sure all the calories eaten wouldn’t come on, we decided to walk, which is about an hour. So we did. The weather was fantastic! Last…

Obsessed with… this Milk Frother

Attention all latte lovers: I have that which will make your life more complete…… The perfect milk frother! Because what’s a latte without creamy milk that makes you think of what you thought clouds were as a kid (or was it just me?)

Overnight Chia Raspberry Pudding

If you’re like me and always looking for ways to stay longer in bed and have breakfast anyway; the make-ahead- breakfast must be your thang! For the non-morning person like we are, yes I’m assuming you

Brik: The best of Tunisian food

If you’ve ever heard of Tunisia, then you’ve probably heard of Brik. It’s one of the best things invented, ever… Ok. I might be bias, but still, try it for your self. It’s tasty and full of flavour, light and still fulfilling,  and once you’ve

Easy Quinoa Wraps

  Sometimes, not being fully prepared can lead to good things. It’s the times that when I have to be creative that I come up with great ideas, like this

My easy recipe for healthy date snacks

A little over a month ago I threw a little housewarming. The house was already warm since I had already moved in months before, but still. I actually never throw parties, it’s such a hassel sometimes. Also, the attention; not really a fan…Still, I threw one and I enjoyed it. So I decided to make it really…