Every October, like clockwork, the pumpkin spice invasion begins. Coffee shops deck their counters with orange banners, store shelves fill with pumpkin‑spice everything, and suddenly
Category: Food Adventures
A Love Affair That Never Was
Beer is Germany’s unofficial blood type, served with everything from football matches to funerals. I, however, am German on paper but Filipino in upbringing—raised in
Chapter 58 (Part III): Filipino Polvoron (Shortbread)
As mentioned in my previous entry, my daughter and I made filipino polvoron on my birthday and I wanted to expand a bit on this,
Chapter 58 (Part II): A Birthday Adventure
The greatest birthday gift I receive each year from my daughter is the gift of time. Now that we live in separate countries, the time
Mint to Be
Summer is upon us, so let’s talk about fresh mint, the sprightly little herb that’s basically the superhero of the plant world. It’s cool, refreshing,
Why Is Drinking Water So Hard?
Let’s be honest. We know we’re supposed to drink around 2 litres of water a day. We’ve seen the wellness blogs, downloaded hydration apps, and
FrogDiva Thoughts 