As is the case with so many Spanish specialities, thee is no fixed Sangria (on Spanish: sangría; meaning “bloody”) recipe. It consists of “a little bit of this, a little bit of that”, and whatever fruits happen to be in the kitchen. Feel free to add other ingredients to taste. Because the success of any [...]

Maspalomas is the oldest touristic town in the south coast of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands.
The place is famous because of wind-sculpted dunes. This beach is great for families and kids, but it’s also favorite zone for nudist and gays. Keep that in mind when strolling along. Of course, they have put signs on the [...]

Edible images turn cakes into work of art
You don’t have to spend hours to achieve the professional look of your desserts.
You can buy desserts in the store and that’s good, but there’s nothing like homemade desserts. Ticings allow to baking enthusiasts to add a dash of photographic-quality art.
Ticings are edible images that can be [...]

Have you ever lost yourself on the road through life? Seeking for one thing, do we have to lose something else? Do we really have to pay the price if we follow our dreams, as Paulo Coelho says in the majority of his books? You may lose friends, favorite thing, loved one … Price range [...]

If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your own path.
Do not speak- unless it improves on silence.
You can explore the universe looking for somebody who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself,
and you will not find that person anywhere.
Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much
as [...]

I am in cooking mood…
Ingredients:
400 g flour
2 tsp baking powder
1.5 tsp salt
1 egg
125 g butter, room temperature
80 g feta cheese
100 ml milk
+ 50 g ground walnuts
For the filling (enough for half of crackers amount):
100 g mayonnaise
2 middle sized apples
1-2 tsp grated horseradish
some finely chopped parsley
some ground walnuts
a few drops of ketchup
Directions:
1. Whisk flour [...]

You need:
2 boxes of lady fingers
250 gr powdered sugar
300 gr grounded walnuts
1 can of pineapple
6 eggs
12 tsp. sugar
125 gr margarine
whipped cream
Preparation:
Whisk 6 eggs with powdered sugar and add nuts. Separately mix 250 grams of margarine with small pieces of pineapple (keep the juice from the can) and blend into the previously scrambled mass of [...]

LOVE
Then said Almitra, “Speak to us of Love.”
And he raised his head and looked upon the people, and there fell a stillness upon them.
And with a great voice he said:
When love beckons to you follow him,
Though his ways are hard and steep.
And when his wings enfold you yield to him,
Though the sword hidden among his [...]

As you know, Russian salad containing boiled potatoes, dill pickles, peas, eggs, carrots, and boiled beef/chicken dressed with mayonnaise. 
I prefer to add also sour cream. Anyway, mayonnaise and sour cream can make it a little bit “heavy”. 
So, let’s do some changes and make it more refreshing and interesting:
In standard Russian salad add pineapple pieces or [...]

I saw the weeping Buddha statue (or also known as Yogi statue) first time in Amsterdam and I was so touched by the legend: 
“In ancient times two warriors confronted each other in numerous battles. Both of them wore masks and never saw each other’s face. After many such encounters the older warrior killed the younger [...]

Skiathos is a small island in the Aegean Sea in Greece. A masterpiece of nature.
Despite its small size (under 50 km²), Skiathos is a popular tourist destination. It has over 60 sandy beaches along the coastline of about 44 km.
Much of the island is forested. The area around the villages and the town are farmland. The [...]

The important part in business communication is also to admit to your potential client that you did something wrong in your business past or forgot to do. Of course you will mention that after they first mention what kind of mistakes they did (and that always somehow come up like a topic…). 
They like to hear [...]

These days I am occupied with Duvet covers! On Canary islands can be very cold during the nights, especially in the winter months. During the day it is warm, but about 8 p.m. it start to be cold…
So, some info about duvet:
A duvet  (RP IPA: [ˈduːveɪ], GenAm IPA: [duˈveɪ], from the French duvet “down”, IPA: [dyˈvɛ]) (or continental quilt or doona) [...]

Mozzarella is one of the most popular kind of cheese. By making Mozzarella especially is famous city Amaseno in the Italian region Lazio.
In this time of year, people throughout Italy enjoy Caprese salad, which comes from the island of Capri and is made of tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh basil.
To make good Caprese salad, you must [...]

As with the other Canary Islands, Lanzarote is Volcanic in origin. Due to the recent eruptions during the 18th and 19th Centuries, many parts of Lanzarote appear to be from another world, often described as ‘lunar’ or ‘Martian’. 
The dry climate (and lack of erosion) means that the Volcanic Landscape appears much as it did just [...]

This small place is located on the south-west coast and has excellent clime during whole year. Summer daytime average temperatures are normally in the high twenties to mid-thirties Celsius, usually with a refreshing sea-breeze. In winter, temperatures are only a few degrees lower. 
For me, this is the only place on whole Gran Canaria Island with [...]