Coffee consumption is a popular aspect of everyday life in many countries around the world. In some cultures, coffee is so embedded in their way of life that even little kids drink it. In fact, my grandma used to put a tiny bit of coffee in my mom’s milk when she was a kid growing…
Christmas is right around the corner and soon Valentine’s Day will be, too! So, what do many people think of when they think of the holidays? If you’re thinking chocolate, then you and I are on the same page! Belgian chocolates, as well as Swiss chocolates, are some of my all-time favorites around. We’re so…
Christmas is right around the corner and soon Valentine’s Day will be, too! What do many people think of when they think of the holidays? If you’re thinking CHOCOLATE and COOKIES, you and I are on the same page! Although I consider myself a chocoholic, I sometimes have to remind myself that … white chocolate…
What screams Christmas more than a traditional Christmas sourdough recipe? Well, I guess Christmas cookies and other Christmas bread recipes, but if you have not ever tried Christmas sourdough bread, you are TOTALLY missing out! Please read further to learn about how to make a traditional Christmas sourdough stollen recipe from Germany. If you like…
What better way to enjoy Christmas in Switzerland than to eat Swiss Christmas cookies? I’m not even in Switzerland right now and the idea of eating any Swiss Christmas pastries sounds EXCELLENT to me! What makes these European Christmas cookies so special is that many of the recipes for them are passed down from generation…
Do you have a sweet tooth? I have no problem admitting that I do! I especially love trying sweets and sugary pastries from foreign countries. Well, today you’ll be happy to know that I have an AMAZING list of Swedish sweets that I KNOW will make your mouth water. Keep reading to find out which…
Do you enjoy eating salad with your pizza? If you ever go to a pizzeria in Sweden, you’ll most likely get served Swedish pizza salad (or pizzasallad). It’s basically a Swedish cabbage slaw that’s vinegary, but it complements the taste of pizza very well. It’s very easy to make, very delicious, and healthy, too! Anyway,…
How many of us enjoy snacking? If you’re in Sweden, the perfect time to enjoy a snack is during what the Swedish people call fika. If you don’t already know, fika is the concept of taking a break sometime during your day to wind down. Many take this time to enjoy a traditional Swedish snack,…
How many of us enjoy snacking? If you’re in Sweden, the perfect time to enjoy a snack is during what the Swedish people call fika. If you don’t already know, fika is the concept of taking a break sometime during your day to wind down. Many take this time to enjoy a traditional Swedish snack,…
I found Angelo’s Restaurant while searching for gelato nearby. I didn’t want to drive all the way into downtown Pittsburgh to satisfy my cravings. Who’s got time to deal with traffic and congestion, anyway? I thought to myself… There HAS to be somewhere in the South Hills (the suburbs south of the city) that sells…