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DIY projects Since most of us are staying home, why not pick up a sewing DIY project. According to many articles, a good quality sewing machine is a sound investment. Think of all the advantages of a sewing machine such as making face masks, Halloween costumes, decorative pillows, curtains, custom-designed and unique clothing, crafts, …
After tasting Khao Kha Moo Chang Phueak in Chiang Mai (please read my blog about Chiang Mai Amazing Food here), I crave for this delicious stewed pork leg dish and prepare it at home with this recipe, rendered so simple and fast by using Instant Pot. If you don’t yet have instant pot, you should consider …
Chiang Mai has so much to offer, from the serene and hilly landscape, the Elephant Sanctuary, to the beautiful temples (Read my blog about our favorite Chiang Mai Temples here). However, my favorite attraction in Chiang Mai is probably to enjoy the amazing Northern Thai food. My daughter-in-law has lived for a few years in …
Chiang Mai is a quiet town set in a verdant valley surrounded by misty mountains. Despite its small size, it has so much to offer in terms of adventures, culture, handicrafts and antiques. It’s also a foodie paradise and a massage haven. Chiang Mai was founded in 1296 as the capital of the ancient Lanna …
Boeuf Bourguignon is a traditional French dish from the Burgundy region, prepared with red wine, mushrooms, pearl onions, lardons and bouquet garni… It’s a delicious and hearty dish to be enjoyed with red wine. Typically it’s served with mashed potato, rice or crusty French bread. This Burgundy braised beef dish is also popular in neighboring …
Annecy is known as the Pearl of the French Alps. It’s the largest city of the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region of Southeastern France. It’s just across the border from Geneva and lies in the northern tip of Lake Annecy, against a majestic Alpine backdrop. What to do in Annecy? Annecy has earned the …
Osso Buco is an Italian Dish from the Lombardy region. Osso Buco means “Bone with a Hole” and it’s traditionally made with veal shanks. Originally it’s made with white sauce but now it’s more commonly prepared with a tomato-based sauce. What has inspired me to make this famous dish from North Italy? I regularly travel …
If your toddler is a big Dinosaurs fan, why not organize a Dinosaur-theme birthday party? Here are some cute ideas to have a super fun event! Dinosaurs Food Ideas Dinosaurs-shaped pastries and cookies are adorable and sure to delight your toddler! The Dinosaurs cookie cutter and cookie silicon mold can be purchased from Shein by …
Growing up, this has been the most popular dish at home. It’s both an everyday dish and a traditional Têt (Lunar New Year) dish as it can be prepared ahead of time, and the fatty pork symbolizes Wealth. There are as many ways to prepare Thit Kho as there are cooks in Vietnam. This is …
After the idyllic stay at the Tree House by the Volcanoes National Park (read about it here), we drive towards the East side of Big Island. Destination: Hilo. For the second half of our trip, we are lucky to stay in amazing places such as an off-the-grid container home and a Zen retreat set in …
