Remember last summer when Andrew and I made that whirlwind trip to Berlin, Germany? Yeah, I almost didn’t either. Sure enough though, as I caught up on my photo editing, there were the photos from …
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Foie Gras
I stumbled upon this interesting list on one of the foodie blogs in my RSS reader. I thought it would be a fun experiment to see how many foods I’ve actually tried. If you want to give it a go too, post your link in the comments so we can all compare. Read the full story »
There have been a lot more veggies in my life (and my belly) lately. After months of discussing it, Andrew and I signed up for a weekly produce box delivery service. Two weeks ago the …
I wouldn’t be able to be an expat without the internet. Not only does it allow me to easily connect with friends and family back home, but it allows me to network with other expats …
I just wanted to make a quick post to let you all know that I have finally completed the overhaul of my ACM Photography website. It has been a few months in the making (even …
As I was reading through my Twitter list this morning, one of the travellers I follow mentioned visiting over 100 UNESCO World Heritage sites. I found that pretty impressive, even if it is someone who travels …
Over the past few months, a number of expat blogs have been extolling the virtues of the Amazon Kindle and other similar e-book readers. Before our trip to Vegas, I was actually planning a blog …
The last half of our Vegas visit was as good as the first half and included just as much good food.
On Thursday night, I tagged along with Andrew and some of his work colleagues for …
I just stumbled upon this 20 minute film about consumerism in America and its effects on the world we live in. I know it’s a bit long for our point-and-click age, but I urge you …
Vegas, I owe you an apology and I am deeply sorry. I imagined you were still a land of $5.99 all you can eat buffets that bake under heat lamps all day long, gathering the germs and …
Wow. Does anyone know where 2009 went? It was supposed to be a quiet year around here…
First of all, I want to wish everyone a very happy New Year and I hope you had a …
My passion for food is no secret, but it goes beyond simply enjoying a meal. Since arriving in Belgium I’ve changing my entire outlook on food. I know I blather on about sustainability in food, …
There’s no doubt springtime in The Netherlands is a Mecca for garden lovers. But if you can’t make it to Holland for tulip season, you can still get your fill of beautiful blooms year-round by …
Percussa Betagroup Belgium Presentation – June 2009Betagroup Belgium
If you’re interested in knowing more about the latest technologies in Belgium, then you should attend a meeting of the Betagroup (http://www.betagroup.be). Growing out of a group of …
I just have a quick bit of news after a fantastic weekend at the Brussels Accessible Art Fair. Head over to my photography blog if you’d like to read a bit more about the lessons …
I just have a quick bit of news after a fantastic weekend at the Brussels Accessible Art Fair. Head over to my photography blog if you’d like to read a bit more about the lessons …
I have two quick bits of expat related news today.
Contest for Expat Women
First, if you are an expat woman in Belgium and would like to win over 400€ in free coaching and workshops, head over …
My latest addiction in the kitchen is pearl couscous, also known as Israeli couscous. Pearl couscous is larger than the regular kind and maintains its shape and texture better. It acts much more like pasta …
I just have a quick bit of news after a fantastic weekend at the Brussels Accessible Art Fair. Head over to my photography blog if you’d like to read a bit more about the lessons …
