Adventures in Austrian Wine-land
Once upon a time, on a late-March morning, I awoke with heavy lids in an enchanting farmhouse in the midst of sunny Austrian forests and...
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Lacey Ramirez
Apr 10, 20185 min read
Vegan Mozart Balls: A mouth-watering recipe to make your heart sing
Mozart Balls are among my absolute favorite of Austria’s original sweet treats. These circular chocolate candies are frequently made with...
Lacey Ramirez
Mar 28, 20185 min read
Top 5 reasons to make a dramatic life change
“Once you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it” -Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist The title of this article...
Lacey Ramirez
Mar 13, 20185 min read
Raw Vegan Sachertorte: A recipe for Austrian chocolate cake + A call to baking with love
No foodie’s journey to Vienna is complete without a taste of Austrian Sachertorte. I went to the source to scope out this traditional...
Lacey Ramirez
Mar 6, 20185 min read
The face behind the plate: Paul Ivic’s personal journey to creating Michelin-star menus
As Chef de Cuisine of a Michelin-star and three Gault-Millau toques vegetarian restaurant, Paul Ivić creates edible excellence that both...
Lacey Ramirez
Feb 27, 20184 min read
The face behind our coffee: Nina Verhoef, Head Barista at Vienna’s Coffee Pirates
Where there is coffee, there are people. This motto informs the business decisions of Coffee Pirates, one of my favorite of Vienna’s...
Lacey Ramirez
Feb 19, 20184 min read
Ode to train station tellers: A recipe for Sunny Sweet Potato Falafels
Vienna’s falafel scene is one of the most underrated underground charms of the city. As a disclaimer, I have not yet tasted falafel in...
Lacey Ramirez
Jan 23, 20182 min read
The many faces of latte art at Vienna Coffee Festival
Sometimes it’s the little things in life that keep us sane. Personally, when I’m slammed between paper deadlines, exams, presentations,...
Lacey Ramirez
Dec 27, 20172 min read
“Einen Cappuccino, bitte!” And other essential German vocabulary.
Thus far in my new life in Austria, I have been hopelessly lost in translation. Among other cultural faux-pas, I find myself put in my...
Lacey Ramirez
Dec 13, 20173 min read
Glühwein magic
Christmastime in an Austrian postcard village may just be the most magical experience in the world. Between the toy-like knickknacks sold...
Lacey Ramirez
Nov 8, 20173 min read
Chasing a moveable feast
"If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for...
Lacey Ramirez
Oct 8, 20172 min read
Headspace
Out of principle, my life choices are motivated by passion. I operate to the tune of my heart, constantly chasing opportunities with...
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