5 Ways to Make Coffee: A Voyage to Discover “True Coffee” at La Caféothèque, Paris
« Qu’est-ce qu’un vrai café ? » (“What is ‘true coffee’?”) was the opening question of a two-hour training at La Caféothèque. In any...
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Lacey Ramirez
Jul 10, 20188 min read
A day in a writer's life in Paris
“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young (wo)man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for...
Lacey Ramirez
Jul 3, 20186 min read
My blind date in Paris
I felt butterflies fluttering wildly in my stomach as I approached the door for my fateful blind date. The waiter at the reception said...
Lacey Ramirez
Jun 25, 20185 min read
English wine is improving – Is it cultural or climate change?
“We drink bottles, not glasses!” This quote scribbled out on a survey seemed to epitomize English wine-drinking culture four years ago....
Lacey Ramirez
Jun 18, 20185 min read
Vines, wine, and family time: How my love for the drink took root
When most Southern Illinoisan kids hit age 21, we transition into adulthood with momentous ritual celebration. Our rites of passage into...
Lacey Ramirez
Jun 13, 20186 min read
"I just want to be Anthony Bourdain": Reliving the legacy through meals around the world
My steps felt unexpectedly light as I ran the neighborhood streets, my heart pounding with anticipation. After spending nearly ¾ of my...
Lacey Ramirez
Jun 4, 20185 min read
Ogawa Coffee’s secrets to making Instagram-worthy latte art
“Is it possible that a cup of coffee can make the world a better place?” The owners of Boston’s Ogawa Coffee think so. Their business...
Lacey Ramirez
May 28, 20188 min read
Coffee and Conversation with Erik Modahl - Founder of Beantrust
Erik Modahl is revolutionizing social exchange in Boston through a simple but powerful concept: coffee and conversation. As the founder...
Lacey Ramirez
May 21, 20184 min read
My Top-Secret Recipe for Vegan Pancakes
My perfect weekend morning is a sunny nature-filled long run followed by the replenishment of cooking a fat, hot stack of homemade vegan...
Lacey Ramirez
May 14, 20186 min read
How To Survive A 2-Star Michelin Restaurant
On my last day in Vienna, I survived a sensational experience at a 2-Star Michelin Restaurant. No, that wasn’t a typo. Survived is the...
Lacey Ramirez
May 7, 20187 min read
The 14 Best Specialty Coffeeshops in Vienna
Vienna, Austria, is by far the most fascinating city for coffee consumption. I took full advantage of this coffee charm by tasting the...
Lacey Ramirez
Apr 30, 20184 min read
Highlights from Yoga Journal LIVE
This year’s Yoga Journal LIVE Conference was again hosted on the busy backdrop of Midtown New York City. I had the unbeatable opportunity...
Lacey Ramirez
Apr 26, 20185 min read
#MeToo of Meditation & Yoga within Salzburg’s Postcard-Picture of Plant-Based Peace
During my winter in Austria, I stumbled upon a picture-perfect oasis of plant-based peace that is nestled in the heart of Salzburg....
Lacey Ramirez
Apr 18, 20183 min read
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...
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
Apr 3, 20184 min read
Vegan Farmer’s Market Carrot Cake Cookies + Craft Chocolate Glaze
How do sweets and mindful eating connect? All too often eating mindfully may bring to mind images of raw carrot sticks chomped in...
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 20, 20182 min read
Naschmarkt: Vienna markets come alive
I first stumbled on Naschmarkt dazed and groggy after napping through my slow Saturday morning train ride from my Austrian village to...
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...
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