I still can not say what is it that I find fascinating about baking and food styling. Click here for the full Recipe and post.
Ferrero Rocher Cake, Food Styling & Photography.
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Whatever you speak, good or evil, will somehow come back to you… So Dance, and keep on Dancing…
This world is like a snowy mountain that echoes your voice. Whatever you speak, good or evil, will somehow come back to you. Therefore, if there is someone who harbors ill thoughts about you, saying similarly bad things about him, will only make matters worse. You will be locked in a vicious circle of malevolent energy. Instead for forty days and nights say and think nice things about that person. Everything will be different at the end of the forty days, because you will be different inside. The Sufi mystic & Islamic scholar Jalal ad-Din Rumi – Rule#27 from the book 40 Rules of love by Elif Shafak
There is nothing more beautiful than being cheerful. Nothing more beautiful than being positive. And nothing more beautiful than following the examples of those who have only done good in this world. We live in a day-to-day battle, but that battle can use few people who encourage us to quit fighting and start chanting. Chant our way through this short life. Surround ourselves with good memories, and good times. Life is too short to hold back, and it is too short to sit still. It is a life lived to dance, lived to joy, lived to live. What are you doing being bothered by the bothering’s of someone else? If you can’t help cheer them, then cheer yourself and maybe they will be cheered along. Don’t mistaken your life with theirs, and don’t make their misery, yours. A sad man, will eventually dance, when he sees both the people he loves and hates are dancing. So dance, even to those who are wicked, dance… and keep on dancing.
A full step by step recipe for the Ferrero Rocher Cake… Make them all fall in love with you.
It was snowing here in Amman, Jordan. And for those of you who don’t know much about Jordan, it snows a couple of days a year, and when it snows, it becomes a public holiday. So the day I decided to try the Ferrero Rocher recipe from the boxofspice blog, it was snowing, we were stuck at home for 3 days, with options of watching TV, playing with the snow, risking an adventurous drive around town or try and bake the sexiest cake ever.
Ferrero Rocher is sexy, and therefore a Ferrero Rocher Cake is just a phenomenal idea. Who would say no for a piece of that? The trick here is that the ingredients are not very cheap, and the process is not very simple. But I must admit, that if you enjoy baking, then the process of baking this cake is so much fun. It is a beautiful 3 step process, and it really feels like an equation, either a successful one or a miss. Thankfully and thanks to the recipe provided by boxofspice, the steps were very simple to follow and the result was just fantabulous.
As usual, minor changes have been made while I was baking this cake due to what was available. I recommend you bake it when you have the time, put some good music on, and just indulge in the baking process. Original recipe is on boxofspice,
Recipe
For the Cake
3/4 cup of fresh hazelnuts
1 cup of brown sugar and 2 tablespoons separate
1 cup of flour
3 tablespoon of cacao
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of salt
3 eggs
1/2 cup of skimmed milk
1/3 + 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
1/2 cup of brewed coffee (make sure this is done in advance to use when cool)
2 teaspoons of vanilla
For the full recipe, click here.
9 things to do in Zürich in less than 24 hours…
In less than 24 hours, Voted as my favorite city in the World
Zürich is like a dream land, it is like entering a big Hamleys shop only made in the 1500. It is a true toy city. Art is everywhere, in everything you look at, or at least that is how I describe it.
I didn’t get the chance to explore it as much as I wanted to do, but I was told it is small and easy to explore.
1- Lake Zürich
Zürich is the largest city in Switzerland, and is surrounded by Lake Zürich, which you will get to see from wherever you are at in Zürich.
2- Roam around Altstadt
Zurich is divided into 12 districts and Altstadt is the 1st district of Zürich and is the center, the old town. It is divided into 4 parts: Rathaus, Hochschulen, Lindenhod and City.
3- Learn about the Guild Houses
Or what are also known as Zunfte which stand for the association with artisans or merchants who control a practice of their craft in a particular town. In Zurich under the system in 1336 with the “guild revolution” of Rodlf Burn.
4- Shop as you Walk around the old town
In Zürich, you will find things you have never seen elsewhere. This city is full of treasures. Full of unique items, and can’t wait to go again and walk into each shop.
Visit the artist and skulpturan Susanna Ruttimann Kieoenhuer
Visit Markt Lucke
And other shops around
Read More.. For all the Chocolate lovers, this is your favorite Birthday home baked Dark Chocolate Pie…
I probably never mentioned this in my blog posts before, but I am a chocolate lover, a chocolate addict, I think it is my weakest point. Get me upset, then get me chocolates and I will fall in love with you all over again. Yes, I am a big fan of Chocolates, and this here is a recipe for those who enjoy indulging in chocolate.
I first came across this recipe while I was browsing one of my favorite food bloggers,HummingBird High Blog. I am not sure what made me click on the recipe for it was called “Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae Pie” and I am not a big fan of sundaes nor brownies. But as soon as I saw the photographs I couldn’t resist not baking. I did change it a little and I did decide not to name it the same but instead, to name it ” Dark Chocolate Pie”.
I did make this recipe few times before posting it and so I did find my own alterations, but the recipe is from the HummingBird blog and it is genius. I did create the pie in a heart once for my Mothers birthday and I did call it the “Magic Chocolate Pie”, and told all our invites to make a wish as they had their bites. I believe that when you are in a moment of bliss, a moment of ultimate happiness, or ultimate sadness, your wishes can be made from your deepest heart, and they can truly become true.
Here is a recipe for a delighted heart and an unforgettable taste of chocolate.
Dark Chocolate Pie Recipe
Crust
1 1/2 cups of Graham Cracker Crumbs
1/4 Milk Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 stick Butter
1/4 cup Heavy Cream
…Click here for the full recipe.
Visit the North side of the Western Alps, The Jura Mountains in Switzerland…
Switzerland
Switzerland is very famous for its Alps mountains, but I was lucky to experience and explore the North side of the Western Alps, The Jura Mountains.
The Jura Mountains is located in Switzerland and extended into France and Germany.
For the full post.. click here A simple and delicious recipe for mini crunchy Cinnamon Rolls…
For the full article and recipe click here.
I have always enjoyed looking at photographs of food. I probably look at photos every day, it is a source of inspiration, I find, and then I get tempted to have some of what I am looking at, and next thing I find myself shopping the ingredients and baking.
One day, while I was browsing food photos online, I came across these yummy looking Cinnamon Rolls. I have never baked Cinnamon Rolls before in my life, nor have my mother ever baked us any. I even rarely order any. They are not my usual choice unless I was invited for some. But this photograph was irresistible.
From the Gold Mine Journal
This photograph belongs to the Gold Mine Journal Blog with the original recipe here. I got to browse their beautiful blog to find many common grounds. I started my blog to gather my scattered findings of what I find beautiful in life and share them online to a world that is so wide and diverse. As a Middle-Eastern living in the heart of the Middle-East, I have the passion to connect all over the world and exchange everything beautiful. The Gold Mine Journal also started what they call an online journal to document projects of the things they love.
The Recipe from the Gold Mine Journal with amendments… Resulted in
Mini Crispy Cinnamon Rolls
1 cup of Skimmed Milk
1/2 cup of Butter (More than 1/2 a stick)
2 1/4 teaspoon Yeast
1 tablespoon Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Salt
3 cups of Flour
For the Stuffing
4 tablespoon of Butter
3 teaspoon of Cinnamon
1/4 cup of Sugar
For the Dressing Glaze
2 cups of Powdered Sugar
1/2 cup of Cream
For the full recipe click here.
Your favorite travel guide is here… 5 districts to visit while in Berlin…
A city full of surprises, once was divided and still feels like each area has its own color and personality. Diverse in its own self, history and development. A city with multiple identities… Red More
Berlin; Metropolitan; and to Me; Berlin is like Blind Love.
Below you will find 5 areas that are highly recommended for you to visit
Mitte
Stands for Central Berlin. Where most of the touristic attraction reside. Happening and commercial, touristic and historic. You will find: The Museum Island, Berlin Arch known as “Brandenburg Gate”… Read More
For more details on what to do and where to go in Mitte, click on the photograph below.
Prenzlauer Burg
Unfortunately, I only made it to the Mauerpark in Prenzlauer Burg, but I heard so much about the neighborhood. If you wish to experience the posh side of Berlin which used to be the Bohemian side earlier in the 1900, now you can go there to dine at expensive restaurants, walk between tree-lined streets, colorful boutiques… Read More
For more photos and details on the Maurpark, click on the photograph below
Friedrichshain
Which is just right below Mitte and is attached to Kreuzberg, is famous for its walls to be turned into canvases, even big buildings you will find art and graffiti on them. This artsy neighborhood, is also filled with cheap bars, boutiques and restaurants.
You will find the EastSide gallery, Jewish Museum… Read More
For more photos on the Berlin Wall “EastSide Gallery” and Friedrichshain click on the photograph below.
Kreuzberg
As mentioned above is actually combined with the Friedrachshain neighborhood, is also known as X-berg, and is known to be from the trendiest areas in Berlin. Filled with bars, restaurant, and vibrant nightlife. This is where you will find all the… Read More
For more photos and information click on the photo below.
Neukolln
This is where it is the most international, for most immigrants landed in Neukolln, and few years back, this is where all the artists moved to, because of the rise of prices in central Berlin except for Neukolln where inexpensive rents and nightlife was still available. Today Neukolln is becoming very popular and therefore… Read More
You will find the Berlins former airport Templehof Field that is now a public park and a hangout. Unfortunately, I didn’t make it to the park.
For more details on where to go and what to do in Neukolln click on the photo below.
As for Shopping try Kurfürstendamm which is considered the Champs-Elysees of Berlin.
I also used to check this active local website that you can use for recommended venues and activities Stil in Berlin
Did I miss anything? Please feel free to share with me your comments.
All pictures are taken with a Canon 7D
If you want to experience eternal illumination, put the past and the future out of your mind and remain within the present moment..
The past is an interpretation. The future is an illusion. The world does not move through time as if it were a straight line, proceeding from the past to the future. Instead time moves through and within us, in endless spirals. Eternity does not mean infinite time, but simply timelessness. If you want to experience eternal illumination, put the past and the future out of your mind and remain within the present moment. The Sufi mystic & Islamic scholar Jalal ad-Din Rumi – Rule#28 from the book 40 Rules of love by Elif Shafak –
Celebrate everyday because it is worthy to celebrate. Celebrate occasions that put a smile on your face and the faces of your loved ones. Celebrate today because you are living, breathing & learning. Live your moment with deep awareness to your existence and capabilities. Celebrate today without thoughts of tomorrow or thoughts of yesterday. Enjoy the beauty of life as it is given to you.
Here is how you can spend a beautiful weekend in Neukolln Berlin…
This district feels very cozy, very familiar and warm. You walk down the streets as you find many shops only scattered around. It is a very active district with many outdoor markets and shops.
Here are few things to enjoy while you visit Neukolln.
1- Rigid Architecture
2- Look up for festivals
3- Sunday Flea Market (FlowMarkt)
4- Try the strangest Food
5- Go to the Market halle on Friday’s & Saturday’s
6- Count their bicycles and rent one 
7- And other vintage transportation
8- Visit their local Shops
Visit Neukolln Berlin
9- Go read & have Breakfast at Pavillon Um Afer
10- Walk around Maybachufer and do other things
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Razan Masri 