Maybe this year there were more lows than highs, or maybe all of your resolutions weren’t accomplished, maybe some projects haven’t seen the light of day, or perhaps everything was just perfect. The most important thing is that we are all trying and that we are not giving up.
Nourishment can be as simple as an orange in the morning, or a hearty salad topped with hummus for lunch. It can be a Sunday brunch and yes, a fabulous desert. To this day, one of the best pieces of advice I have received was to always have a chocolate bar in the pantry.
Some of us are endearingly terrible cooks but have excellent taste in food and love to eat, while there are others of us who always seem to be able to whip up the most delicious things with little notice and not much in the kitchen but a handful of staples. This Holiday Gift Guide is for them. From handblown decanters with 24k gold leaf stoppers, to white ceramic cocottes and the most beautifully engineered and exceptional knives—here is a Gift Guide for those who love to cook...
A compilation of all of our favourite recipes from the past six years, from classic Victoria Sponge cake to Creamy Pasta with Prosciutto and Basil and Ricotta and Sage Filled Beet Ravioli
It’s nearly December, which means the festive season is nearly here! Winter parties, glittery soirées and evening cocktails will soon fill these chilly nights.
The last few days I have been watching the beauty of fall from my cosy rustic cabin back in my home town. Being back in Paris now, my mind keeps drifting to the emerald lake we visited and the colourful forests I have seen during the time I’ve spent there. Here there is no crackling fire, but certainly these two places are a perfect choice for a cosy lunch or dinner with some incredible Parisian views between the working days ...
These autumn days are flowing softly with the most cosy weather: crisp mornings, warm afternoons and chilly evenings. So far the days are inviting long walks in the park, listening to the crunches of leaves, « tarte tatin » moments in the afternoon, a glass of wine with friends for dinner after exhibitions.
If you are in Paris these days, you will notice a slightly different vibe in the air. Influencers, editors, models have taken the streets of Paris and are presenting the latest trends in the most creative ways. If you're here for the shows or to people watch, there are a few places in the city to go during these busy Fashion Week days and enjoy breakfast or lunch.
here are countless places to have coffee in New York City. Blue Bottle and La Colombe are reliable chains when you are in midtown. There are the cafés that are aesthetically pleasing on Instagram, but are misses when it comes to coffee. A wave of Australian cafes has emerged on the Upper East: anyone is an ideal choice before a visit to Museum Mile. On nearly every corner is a deli for a basic of cup of joe with a dash cream.
Walking in the sunset light the other day I suddenly realised how quiet and empty my busy neighbourhood has become. Like every year, most Parisians are leaving for their Summer Holidays and quite a melancholic ambiance has fallen over the city.
This instalment of Recipes to Try includes a mix of the most decadent summery things, from Coconut & Walnut Gelato (above) to Pretzel & Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches, Double Baked Chocolate Meringue Brownie, and more.
Grain-free, refined-sugar-free, dairy-free chocolate layer cake with chocolate ganache and grain-free almond butter brownies
THIS INSTALLMENT OF 10 IMAGES features the beautiful Instagram photos of @sweetlaurelbakery. Run by Laurel Gallucci, the account is filled with inspiring images of paleo and 'healthy' baking: grain free refined sugar free and dairy free baked goods, all perfectly decorated and drizzled with icing or adorned with lilacs and roses...
Recipe: Zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Bread with Coconut Butter Icing by Sweet Laurel that's Paleo, Vegan, and Gluten Free
