Provence diary: day 2

The second day was even better than the first one. After visit of the best place in the world-La Cure Gourmande and many tastings of heavenly sweet-stuff we ascended to city tower. Spiral staircase seemed like neverending story and after it I felt kinda dizzy. But the view was amazing. Than we went to the walls and walked around whole city. We didn't have much time so we had to hurry but I was in time to take a lot of pictures of rooftops.

In St. Rémy, there is the madhouse where stayed Vincent van Gogh. He painted many pictures there. It was really so peaceful place. I think it was because of the flowers and blooming trees but it has also some special aura.

Les Baux is little town with only 5oo inhabitants but there were the most kind and nice people I've met during my Easter holidays. I don't no if it was just because of business but it was so nice to talk them in French. 

Hope your week has been good to you and that May brings you all the hapiness and peace you deserve. ♥

XOXO JANIE

Provence diary: day 1

The first stop after 16 hours spent in the bus was in the beautiful city of Avignon. We arrived there early in the morning so the city was just waking up. It was so nice to have true French croissant for breakfast. It was part of the day when cafes are opening and calm French are meeting to have breakfast together before they go to work. I was surprised by the weather. The different between Czech and French weather was almost 20 degrees.

Our trip continued to Pont du Gard beautiful roman aqueduct. The bridge crosses the river in which we could refresh. It wasn't so warm for bathing, but it was fine to soak legs.

After we accomodated in the hotel we went to Nimes. Half way on foot, half way by bus. In the city we visited arena, had something for dinner and buy baguettes for breakfast. I love french food!

Have a nice Monday!

XOXO JANIE

It's time for celebrating

This weekend we celebrated my cousin's birthday. It was the first time this year we went to our cottage. It was quite cold but I enjoyed it anyway. Sometimes it's nice to get away from the city and spend some time at the countryside without mobile and internet. I baked cute cake with smarties and cholocate cat tongues and everybody liked it. It was such a great day!

XOXO Janie

Spring is in the air

♪♫ Pharell Williams - Happy

Spring is my favourite season. Because it's all about flowers and I can finally clean up all heavy winter coats into my wardrobe. In Czech, there is spring in full swing and I really enjoy it. I love cooler mornings and warm sultry afternoons, I love evening dew and I love scent of blooming cherries.

XOXO Janie

Marble cakes recipe

This year I welcomed my favourite month of April with super-easy homemade pastries. I fell in love with this healthy (except whipping cream and topping ;) ) tiny marble cakes. Here is the recipe: 

☼ 1 cup of buckwheat flour

☼ 1 cup of oat flakes

☼ 1/2 cup of unrefined sugar

☼ 3 eggs

☼ vanilla sugar

☼ 1/2 baking powder

☼ 1 whipping cream

☼ handful of chopped almonds
bake on 180°C for 15-20 minutes

...And as topping I used Sacher glaze from Manner. Yum! I wish you happy 1st April and hilarious baking!

XOXO Janie