Author: Loredana Arion

A close-up of a slice of apricot, plum and ricotta cake served on a plate

Apricot, Plum and Ricotta Cake Recipe

Ricotta has been making its way into more and more of my recipes lately. I think it has become one of my favorite ingredients. I love it because it is light, slightly sweet, creamy and so versatile. It works just as well in desserts as it does in savory dishes. […]

Barefoot walking on the stunning beaches of Cancun

Vacation in Cancun, Mexico

Mexico, finally! 🥳 I’d been wanting to visit for almost eight years, ever since *le husband went for the first time. Even though his trip back then wasn’t exactly the best, the stories he came home with made me fall completely in love with the idea of Mexico. It always […]

A panoramic view from a green hill towards the rocky headland of the Cape of Good Hope and the vast ocean waters in Cape Town.

Cape Town, South Africa – Business with an Ocean View

Some destinations are places you travel to with a holiday in mind. And then there are destinations you arrive at for work, only to realize that, after flying almost 10,000 kilometers to get there, it would be a shame to see nothing more than a conference room and a hotel. […]

Cartoon illustration of a woman and her husband saying goodbye to their first personal trainer as he leaves the gym.

When Your Personal Trainer Leaves

A few months ago, I wrote about finding the courage to give the gym another chance. Then I shared a two-month update, admitting that, much to my own surprise, I was already about to buy my third gym membership. I honestly thought the hard part was behind me. A few […]