by Jacintha Verdegaal | Jul 22, 2013 | Food & Drink
If you had told me a year ago that a book would be published that has pictures of me in it, my last guess would probably have been a cookbook. Don’t get me wrong, I know how to boil an egg and am perfectly capable of serving my friends a nice dinner without...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Jul 18, 2013 | City trip, Art & Culture, Europe, London, United Kingdom
For some reason I don’t buy second-hand books very often. But I find second-hand book markets impossible to resist. Even if I’m not looking for something in particular, and probably won’t buy anything, I always love the sight of all those books on...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Jul 13, 2013 | City trip, Europe, Food & Drink, London, United Kingdom
Cupcakes in London are – like pretty much anywhere else in the world – incredibly popular. What’s not to like about those sugary, colorful, beautifully decorated little cakes? One of my first stops in London was Hummingbird Bakery that is famous for...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Jul 2, 2013 | Europe, Expat Life, London, United Kingdom
You’d think that for me – being left-handed – moving to England would feel like coming home. Finally a country that understands that ‘right’ doesn’t always have to be right. So if it’s the thought that counts, then it’s...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Jun 29, 2013 | City trip, Europe, Food & Drink, London, United Kingdom
Just like most cliches turn out to be true, most tourist attractions are popular for a reason. They’re usually worth visiting. And there are so many of them in this city! Even after four months I still haven’t ticked all the city highlights boxes. But on...
