The perfect chocolate dessert I love chocolate. I love chocolate cake, chocolate brownies, and chocolate tarts. So when I met Mirko, an exchange student from Italy who brought me ‘chocolate salami’ I knew it would be good. Now don’t be alarmed there is no meat in this dessert, it is … Continue reading
Going Abroad Being an exchange student. This means different things to different people. For me I have both been an exchange student, hosted an exchange student, and befriended many exchange students. You can go abroad all over the world and experience a completely different life. What does this mean you … Continue reading
Ever-Pretty Vintage Let’s face it, vintage is coming back, and I LOVE it. Vintage is one of those classics that just never go out of style. Like Lucille Ball, Audrey Hepburn, and Marilyn Monroe. It is simply timeless. So when I was browsing through the multitude of beautiful Ever-Pretty dresses … Continue reading
The Cathedral Light Shows in France Before coming to France I had never heard of a cathedral being lit up with a color show. Little did I know that even existed. So when my amazing host family told me they would be taking me to a special cathedral lights show … Continue reading
The City of Lights The last time I saw Paris, her heart was warm and gay, I heard the laughter of her heart in every street café. -Oscar Hammerstein II Ah Paris… A city known throughout the world for art, fashion, beauty, and food. There is so much to see … Continue reading
Dining in Paris Something you have to try while in France is a traditional French meal. Well… I have the perfect restaurant for you. It is called Le Petit Pontoise and located nearby the Notre Dame. I have to say it may be one of the best restaurants I have … Continue reading
Restaurants in Paris While you are in Paris walking around seeing the sights and experiencing the city of lights, you are bound to wind up a hungry for a good meal. Well do I have a treat for you! Take the metro to the station ‘Poissonaire’ and find the Italian … Continue reading
Life with a host family I had been living with my host family near Lille for 5 months. In the beginning I had the usual ‘honeymoon stage’ where I was just so incredibly happy to be in France that I was happy no matter what. That stage lasted from September … Continue reading
Bleated Happy New years to everyone! I have been so incredibly busy the past month I haven’t had the time to write about New Years yet! But let me start by telling you, it was AMAZING. I LOVE Belgium So I wasn’t sure what I was going to do for … Continue reading
What is the pickle tradition? Well the pickle tradition is a tradition that has been in my family for a very long time. It started when my grandparents were shopping in a mall around Christmas time and found a pickle ornament! Of course they were curious so they read the … Continue reading