As the air turns crisp and cozy evenings call for something warm in hand, spiced drinks take the spotlight. From fragrant Indian chai to European mulled wine and Latin American hot chocolate, every culture has found a way to wrap warmth and spice into a comforting cup. Here’s a taste […]
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Planning a spooky-sweet Halloween in the city? From immersive haunts in a historic mint to family festivals and cult-classic films, Halloween in San Francisco delivers thrills for every vibe—families, date nights, and late-night creatures of the night. Here are 10 great ways to celebrate Halloween in San Francisco this year. […]
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As the crisp autumn air settles in and the leaves begin to change, the West Coast transforms into a stunning canvas of vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. While the East Coast is often known for its fall foliage, the West Coast offers its own unique and breathtaking destinations for leaf-peeping. […]
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Fall Sangria Recipe is one of my favorite recipes for a cozy fall evening with friends! As the leaves begin changing and the apples start ripening, I’m looking for a drink that embraces all the fall flavors. And this is Fall Sangria, the perfect drink for fall get-togethers or just […]
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In my family, apple pie (“Placinta cu mere”) was a grandma’s dessert specialty. I don’t even remember eating the traditional apple pie on another occasion other than when my grandmother (mamaie) would bake it on a fall day after she returned home from the market with bags full of apples […]
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Best places to visit in Europe in the fall include fairytale cities, charming medieval towns, and breathtaking natural landscapes. Traveling during autumn means enjoying mild weather, golden foliage, fewer crowds, and better prices. I’ve always thought fall is the ideal season for wandering through museums, lingering in cozy cafés, and […]
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My grandmother used to make plum dumplings in the late summer and fall when she would find juicy and sweet plums everywhere on the outside markets in Bucharest. This recipe has Hungarian, German, and Romanian origins, and it’s filling enough to be served as a separate dish or as a […]
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The Roasted Eggplant Salad is one of the best appetizers in Balkan cuisine and a beloved Romanian recipe, prepared in every household, especially as a summer and fall dish. I remember walking the streets of Bucharest on a late summer morning, and the smell of roasted eggplants and peppers would […]
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September is my birthday month and the first month when I start to feel the fall coming slowly around (even though here in California, it is a bit different from Europe, and we don’t have all the fall signs so early in September). It is still the first month of […]
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Fall in San Francisco feels more like summer, but we can still feel the slight shift in the air that brings shorter days, cooler nights, and more colors in the trees. So yes, we have our kind of fall, too! September and October bring beautiful weather, high temperatures, and no […]
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As the scarf and pumpkin spice lattes weather is around the corner, it’s time to leave behind the beach and pool parties and hit the road to enjoy the fall colors and the still beautiful warm days and crisp mornings. So whether you want to be in the middle of […]
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I don’t think there’s a season that speaks more to my heart than fall does. When the air is crisp and the trees are dressed in golden shades, it’s time to spend more time outside and lose myself in the beauty of nature. 4 hours by car from San Francisco, […]
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Gone are the days when summer used to be a part of our daily lives here in Berlin. I remember walking down Kastanienalee, watching the people at the buzzing cafes, soaking up the sun, slowly drinking their beers and ice lattes, and just living the typical summer dolce far niente […]
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