When I was younger, so much younger than today, when life was a party all the time, when the responsibilities were somewhat blurred, I loved to sleep a lot. When I first moved in with N, I was 20, and I was in the university. I started my first job, because we wanted to be independent and free, and my working hours were flexible. I didn’t have a problem to work all night, then go to the University, then have coffee with friends, and then sleep. A lot. Like for 12 hours straight. Life was easy. We were living for the moment, Carpe Diem. Ever since I graduated from the University, I started working full time. And the adaptation to the real life was tough. I was still trying to go out on weeknights, but waking up everyday at 7 AM and going to work where I had to be serious and concentrated was so much harder. And having time to sleep for 12 hours to compensate became almost impossible. Continue reading
Double Chocolate Cherry Muffins
Strawberries are yesterday’s news, because right now I am head over heels in love with cherries. I love all fruits, maybe as a compensation for my detest for vegetables, but the sweet, juicy cherry is one of my favorite. And right know they are starting to show up in every store, on very street. Continue reading
The Daring Bakers: Pao de Quejo – Brazilian Bread
This month’s Daring Bakers’ Challenge took us on a trip to beautiful Brazil! Renata of “Testado, Provado & Aprovado!” taught us how to make Pao De Queijo, tasty cheese buns that make the perfect snack or treat, and that will make your taste buds samba! Continue reading
Mocha Macarons
It seems like I’ve been living a lie. It’s not the first time that somehow I get the wrong idea about things, but this time the crash with the reality was harsh. Continue reading
Flourless Chocolate Cake
I am not exactly a trendy person. Actually I could easily call myself being lame and old-fashioned. I don’t have a Twitter account or an iPhone, I don’t cut my hair based on the fashion tendencies, and I will never wear thick rimmed glasses. Of course there are things that are popular and I like and do, but because they fit my nature. Continue reading