I made some changes to my life this year, all with the intention of living more in line with my values. I found that I was so busy running around from one meeting or work trip to the next that I was not able to do all of the things that helped me to live in balance and make decisions from a grounded place. Most of the changes have been small, and my schedule is still full, but I am now able to move a little slower and have more control over what I do when….
Watermelon Gazpacho – A Chilled Soup for Climate Change
It rained here in Zurich this morning, a welcome respite from the scorching temperatures that overwhelmed the northern hemisphere the last weeks. When the temperature is so high I want to eat either watermelon or salad for breakfast, lunch and dinner and can’t even step within ten feet of an oven. If you feel the…
Syrian Lemon Mint Polo – A refreshing summer drink with a story
It was over this incredibly refreshing summer drink that I got to meet a delightful Syrian couple in Berlin. One sip of this lemon mint polo, they told us, immediately takes them back to balmy nights chatting with friends in Damascus. Back to times when life felt a little simpler than it does for them…
Silver Island Yoga – A Retreat for the Soul in Greece
The Silver Lining in the Aegean Sea It is rare that you find a place so magical you will sacrifice the chance of new adventures just to encounter it again. For me, that place is a tiny dot in the Aegean Sea called Silver Island Yoga. I was first drawn to this eco-retreat while looking…
Meditative Minestrone – A Recipe for Mindful Cooking
I don’t know if it is the same for you, but sometimes I feel like I have to claw myself into the kitchen at the end of a long day. The temptation to buy something made by someone else and zone out in front of Netflix is so strong, even though I know these things…
Scroll Less, Live More – Tips for a Healthier Relationship With Social Media
I recently returned from 3 special weeks in India where I was wrapping up my 500h Advanced Yoga Teacher Training. When I finish an intense training like this I always feel very calm and have a deep sense of trust in the path that lies in front of me. When I get back to my…
Stracciatella Overnight Oats And Why We Need to Talk About Bananas
This stracciatella overnight oats recipe is my go to breakfast at the moment. I make it most Sundays to tide me over for the week ahead and never seem to get sick of it. In fact, I could probably go on eating it for the rest of my life, except for this nagging thought: I…
Life is A Playground!
Recently, I was listening to a podcast by the wonderful Liz Gilbert where she asked us “Why are we all more afraid of doing what brings us joy than doing what bring us drudgery?” Now that really got me thinking. So much of our adult lives are spent doing serious thinks like studying, working and generally…
Chocolate Cherry and Coconut Truffles
I have been meaning to post this recipe for around eight months. I thought I was going to have to wait until cherry season came around again, but then I made the delightful discovery that they taste just as good with frozen cherries! So now these chocolate cherry and coconut truffles can be a year…
Hi there! I'm Michelle and I am passionate about how the latest knowledge on food, sustainability and wellbeing can be used to create a healthier, happier world.