Travel Destination: Grindelwald, Switzerland

When my husband and I were planning our honeymoon we only had one things set in stone: We would be in Paris, in the apartment my brother gave us, for one full week. We knew that we wanted to travel around for another week or so and we looked at so many different destinations. One we settled on is Grindelwald, Switzerland.  Grindelwald is settled in the Swiss Alps at the base of the Eiger mountain....

Step by Step Guide: Morning Glory Muffins!

OK. So... I heart muffins. What I don't heart is the volume of fat and calories that are in said muffins. In my company newsletter there is a column on healthy eating. Yes...I do actually read the company newsletter. Dork. This week they highlighted morning glory muffins. I had never, ever heard of them before. Ever. So, I decided to see if there was an even healthier version on the web. And...

Step by Step Guide: Smooth and Creamy Purple Velvet

Yesterday my co-workers surprised me with a nice lunch. The highlight of the lunch had to be the stunning and delicious purple velvet cake they brought out for dessert. I loved it so much that I went on an online hunt for the recipe and I wanted to share it with all of you. Purple Velvet Cake2 1/2 c   cake flour1 1/2 c   sugar1 tsp unsweetened baking cocoa1 tsp salt1 tsp baking...

H. Schwarzenbach

On our very last day in Zurich I was actually quite exhausted. I had been in artic weather for about 7 days straight walking from sight to sight. I honestly just wanted to lay down and cuddle under a warm blanket. In other words, I was over it. I was, however, in Europe. And, no matter how cranky or childish I was being, I knew I needed to go out and enjoy the city. I am so glad I did. As we were...