Taking a walk around Prague inspires me to snap photos of the things I see. It's just such a gorgeous city. Around every corner, passage and courtyard there is something new to discover. Mostly I try not to be distracted by capturing "the perfect" shot and really enjoy the moment. I never want to become a person that misses the real world around them because they are too busy capturing it through their camera's lens or phone's view screen. In the countless walks I've been lucky to digitally ... continue reading...
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Sunday Snapshots: Postcards From Prague No. 5
My mind is a dizzying whirlwind right now. I've had so much going on these past two weeks and unfortunately it meant that I've been neglecting my blog. Besides finishing up the book there have been several technical problems to take care of. Which by the way has left me exhausted. Anywho, I'm planning on getting back on track with steady posts and catching up on all of your blogs. I'll have more news to share very soon, but in the mean time I leave you with these snapshots from Prague. For ... continue reading...
Sunday Snapshots: Postcards From Prague No. 4
Today on Sunday Snapshots I'm taking you on a mini tour of Prague. Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Every corner you turn, building you look up at, side walk or street you walk down has an intriguing detail. When I go for a walk around Prague I like to imagine all the history that happened in the places I am seeing. I imagine what it was like during different periods of time, what were peoples lives like. It is easy to get lost and caught up in both the history and the ... continue reading...
Sunday Snapshots: Postcards From Prague 3
Please excuse the photo quality, they were shot on my phone's camera. I'm back from my spring break, it was great. I feel refreshed and excited to get back to blogging. It's really amazing how great you can feel by taking a week off. Perhaps my favorite part was the technology disconnect. I cut down my internet time to about 20% of my normal use, and it was fantastic. Try it, you'd be amazed at how the your life and world still function without the technology overload:) I thought I'd keep it ... continue reading...
Sunday Snapshots : Postcards From Prague 2
Wether traveling to a new city or staying right in our own neighborhoods, my husband and I love exploring our surroundings. To us there is no better way to take in the history, culture, architecture and sheer beauty of a place. Exploring has always been one of our favorite pastimes. Perhaps it is no wonder that we have lived in so many cities and places. Adventurers at heart we are. Often times when I need to refresh or distress an exploratory walk is the only cure. My favorite walks are those ... continue reading...
How to Make Czech Linzer Cookies
Hola amigos, today I want to share a non-Mexican recipe that's special to my heart. It's perfect for Christmas or anytime you're craving a sweet treat. Even though it's not Mexican, I know you'll also enjoy these cookies.! These little linzer cookies are known as linecké koláčky in Czech Republic and they are among my most favourite cookies. When we lived in Prague we could easily run to the store and pick some up, but now that we are in Mexico I have to bake them when the craving strikes -- ... continue reading...
Simple, Hassle-Free Mexican Fish Soup | caldo de pescado muy sencillo
When you make soup do you always follow a precise recipe? The answer, for me, is that it depends on whether or not I have all of the ingredients at home. In other words, how well did I plan ahead. Generally I tend to stick to the recipe and tweak it if I need to -- but you know this is the beauty of making a pot of soup, you simply combine a bunch of ingredients and end up with a magical, nourishing mixture. Caldo de pescado, or fish soup, was a meal that my mother made for us and something ... continue reading...
Sunday Snapshots: English Tea and Mexican Conchas
Like you, most of my days are hectic. Sometimes all that running around, housework, and computer work can get stressful. Those days I try to step away into my own little relaxing world, even if it's just for fifteen minutes. I love to grab a book, something to drink, and if I'm hungry I grab a small snack. If the sun isn't blaring down on my garden I go and sit outside with my cats to enjoy the fresh breeze. Ah, it's amazing how much better you can feel doing something as ... continue reading...
Charred Habanero-Garlic and Cilantro Salsa
I can proudly say that since moving back to Mexico my heat tolerance has grown. I think living in Europe, and the lack of fresh spicy chiles there, suppressed my tolerance from growing — for a while it seemed that a Jalapeño was as hot as I could go. Our last year, or so, in Prague fresh Scotch Bonnet and Habaneros were starting to show up, and you bet I was buying them not only for heat but so I could bring a bit of México onto my table and heart. Before leaving Europe I could tolerate ... continue reading...
Sunday Snapshots: Eight Pictures of The Beach
Happy Sunday amigos! It's been a while since I've shared some beach pictures and wrote a Sunday Snapshot post. Well, today I'd like to share with you these eight pictures of the beach. I am super blessed to call this magical place, Playa Del Carmen, my home. And no matter how many times I walk along the beach, it never gets old. The gentle and cooling breeze, the salty air, the sand between my toes, and the waves crashing along the shore. How could anyone grow bored of this. Never. When I'm at ... continue reading...
Sunday Snapshots: Catching Up
I haven't share a Sunday Snapshots with you in a while, a very long while. So today I'd like to catch up on some snapshots. They are photos that I've shared on Facebook and just forgotten to also share them here. Enjoy! This stack of plates and bowls are traditional Mexican terracotta pottery. They are so simple and, I don't know why but, I love eating from them. I purchased the whole stack for $100 (Mexican Pesos), that's less than $7 USD or 6€. In other words, a super bargain. I'm going to ... continue reading...
Caribbean Yellowtail Snapper: Cooked with coconut oil, serrano peppers, garlic and served with corn tortillas
Our last months in Prague were a whirlwind of activity with preparations for our move to Mexico. Those busy weeks my time in the kitchen was limited to quick breakfasts or the occasional dinner. Our days started early and ended very late; you can imagine that gathering the energy to cook was a difficult task for me. Luckily we were able to rely on great cafes and restaurants in the (old) neighbourhood to nourish us. The last time I cooked a real dinner was two months ago. You know, one that ... continue reading...
