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Why Can’t You Smell Your Own Home?
I discovered this fascinating article on The Cut “Why Can’t You Smell Your Own Home?“. It talks about how we get so used to smells that are non-threatening we stop sensing them. It seems that we “tune out” the smells, which probably explains why we stop smelling a perfumed candle or a pillow spray, after…
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Ku Kitchen and Bar in Utrechtsestraat
Ku Kitchen and Bar located in Utrechtsestraat offers modern fine dining with authentic Japanese dishes. Crispy tempuras, perfectly grilled meat, fresh sushi and sashimi, along with salads and trendy options such as sliders with the yummiest sweet potato fries. Their seating is minimal benches, with an industrial feel. Do not go in expecting plump cushions,…
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Are You Looking For A Sign?
This is it. The divine seeks you, as you seek the divine.
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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever
Bambi and I tried our hand at baking over Christmas. He has been given a free pass from the doctor to eat whatever he wants, so we have been trying out recipes with milk. Touch wood! He’s been thriving. I wanted to link this recipe by Joy Food Sunshine blog because it turned out absolutely…
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Road Trip to Hasselt and Radhadesh
We made a short trip to Hasselt and Radhesh just after the New Year. Radhadesh holds a special place in my heart and I love going there to seek blessings. As it is a long drive from Amsterdam we decided to stay overnight at Hasselt. It turned out to be a cute little town with…
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Nagomi Spa in Hotel Okura Amsterdam
Today was day well-spent practicing zelf zorg or selfcare at the Nagomi Spa and health center. I had a relaxing shiatsu massage; my first. I discovered some muscles in my body that I didn’t even know existed. Points were made, and unmade, along with a long lecture on neck posture. Apparently, mine leaves much to…
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On Reading “The House on Mango Street” by Sandra Cisneros
I am currently reading The House on Mango Street (2004) by Sandra Cisneros. It came recommended by a friend’s daughter; she read it as part of her English Literature syllabus in Grade 8. Well firstly, I am absolutely delighted that this young bright student recommended this book to me. Secondly, how fabulous that a book…
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Dreaming of Pasta
This is the glorious pasta with truffles, mushrooms, steak bits, and rocket leaves, that I ate at La Plazza, Hasselt. The restaurant is centrally located in the main town square. I cannot get the explosion of flavors out of my head. This has to be the one of the most scrumptious meals I have ever…
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Buffalo Steakhouse at Scheldestraat
For our first lunch in 2019 we went to the Buffalo Steakhouse. The hospitality of this place is par excellence. Our warm host (who strode in wearing a cowboy hat that looked more genuine than kitsch) made sure we were comfortable and well looked after. They boast of using fresh and finest ingredients, this was…
