Trying to make tortillas… once more!
Practice makes perfect, they say! It doesn’t seem to apply to me trying to make tortillas!
My recent eco-friendly little improvements
If you’ve implemented most of the usual eco-friendly tips you found and have a hard time taking the next steps, at least you should know you are not alone!
Birthday reflections – Honoring the journey
Life brings you the things you need most… when you are ready.
Eat your weed! Another gratin with purslane
Purslane? One of the most annoying weed in your garden may also be the super food you’ve been looking for! It’s delicious too!
Stuffed Zucchini, vegan and easy!
It is zucchini time in the garden and stuffed zucchini time in the kitchen!
What do you do when your favorite people are covidiots or anti-vaxxers ?
The pandemic we are in is bringing a new light on the people we know. Unfortunately, I’ve recently realized that some of my favorite people are covidiots and anti-vaxxers and I don’t know how to handle.
How to increase your profit margin or the story of my new hiking trousers
There are lessons to be learned in every purchase, including lessons on time management!
Was June even for real?!
June was nerve wreaking and yet amazing. I still can’t wrap my head around the changes to come…
On my way to a new body
This is my recent and unintentional weight lost journey! But not just that.
Money mindset shift
When your career takes a huge leap forward and you are only mildly ready for it!
Veganism and Masculinity
You don’t need to eat meat to be a man!
I kissed a man and I liked it!
I kissed a man and it wasn’t my boyfriend…
Embracing the cycle of seasons
Summer solstice is coming fast and I wish I could say I have amazing plans for such solstice…
May was glorious!
A transformative month, physically & emotionally.
The spiralizer: the kitchen tool that will make veggies fun to eat!
Cutting your veggies like a vegan samurai!
Are your dreams on the other side of your grit or your fears?
Some thoughts on life, how we live, how I live, what I fear and to the things I dedicate my time to…
Sorrel Gratin – A delicious and unusual taste
Cooking sorrel to make the most surprising gratin or purée or something in between!
Online crowdfunding platforms for European Investors
How to invest money and make a 10% return or more! (It’s not with a piggy bank like the one displayed.. but isn’t it too cute!)
Things to do instead of falling for conspiracy theories
Recognizing the issue is the first step…
Reclaiming Mother’s day when you lost your mom
Mother’s day is hard when you lost your mother…
A little remedy for allergies and runny noses
I found my miracle cure and I’m now a Spring lover!
April… in lockdown again!
Time is a construction of mankind and we are in a time loop
Buying off the plan: my disastrous experience
A very long rant about the outrageous additional costs which are piling up and the ridiculous process…
A delightful recipe with Jerusalem artichokes!
My partner’s recipe: a vegan Jerusalem artichoke purée on a bed of sautéed mushroom. With the approval of my dad…
March?… Wait?! What was March?
Cultivating good habits makes uncertainty tollerable
Sustainably Sewing Journey: a reality check
My dreams of creating a sustainable / eco-friendly wardrobe are being crushed by reality 😦
No, people who take self-care seriously are not selfish!
A little service announcement: It is not selfish to take care of oneself first. It is a necessity, an obligation.
A little restoration: the candlestick in need of TLC
Includes a bit of hammering and some good old fashion elbow grease.
Sautéed Cabbage sprouts recipe
One ‘recipe’, a couple tips and a few extra ideas on how to enjoy this sweet little gift from Spring!
A Vegan onion pie – Revisiting French traditions
A traditional French dish revisited and improved!
The long term effects of a no-buy challenge
Want to change your spending habits? I highly recommend you to try a no-buy challenge!
My Dear Higher-Self…
I am writing a letter to you because, you know, you haven’t been very clear… just needed to say it!
February gave me wanderlust but no where to go
February is short and yet felt like I could accomplish so much…
Latest pearls of mansplaining and other misogynistic behaviors
My 3 latest encounters…
The Magical World of Singer attachments: The ZigZagger!
Everything you didn’t know, you wanted to know about the vintage Singer ZigZagger attachment!
Praise to the secret makers, the doers, the thinkers…
There may be glimpses of hopes
And just like that, January is gone…
#01-2021 because for some uncertain / crazy /masochistic reasons, I may want to remember it
Financial advises I wish I followed when I was 20 something
A personal reminder that I was stupid with money but eventually, got slightly better!
The mighty laundry ball
An unassuming purchase which makes a huge difference… At least in terms of plastic waste!
2020 review / 2021 goal – Let’s focus on being happy!
Last year review and this new Year goals… A personal tracking exercise
To a glorious New Year… with the (perfect) song!
Here is 2021, a New Year! The promise of new beginnings, new adventures, new challenges!
My ridiculous year of sewing
my wardrobe isn’t overflowing with the incredibly beautiful, original creations I thought I would be sewing all year long. I have zero new dress and no puffy sleeves. No sexy deshabille either, just a couple granny panties… and these do not even match my face masks!
A single enormous parsnip and 4 recipes!
My dad gave me a huge parsnip so I experimented! #NotaFoodBlogger
Making new candles from scrap wax
Recycling used candles is easy. A little messy but very satisfying!
Consumerism overload
Don’t mind me, I’m just ranting…
Have a safe and green Christmas
It is time to do things differently and embrace sustainable practices to celebrate this Christmas
Darn… It’s all because I’m French!
Apparently one’s cultural upbringing has far more impact on one choices, one may dare to admit. So, let me try to tell you what it means to be French!
Saving money isn’t enough
You have to earn more as well. For the past 5 years, my income has consistently increased by 15 to 20%, without following any of the advises I received along the way.
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts – recipe approved by my boyfriend!
Vegan recipe by a non food blogger! But since my boyfriend approved, despite….hum, well… I had to share!!
How to prepare for the next wave
It might be a good idea to prepare for what is coming. To get certain things done, to be ready, to face this winter like a pro, in a safe environment, with everything you need.
Sketching my new apartment using SketchUp
SketchUp is great but it takes some getting used to! Here are a few (maybe) useful tips.
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