These past few days were spent preparing our Italian villa for the
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Tasting Trentino
door Ginny Mees op mei 18, 2013 | No Comments
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Tags: Agritur, Arco, Italy, Lago di Garda, Madonna delle Vittorie, Olive Oil, ristorante, Riva del Garda, Torbole, travel, Trentino, Villa Teggiole, Wine 
No Comments »Kerstpakketten: Be Smart, Order Early
door Ginny Mees op augustus 30, 2012 | No Comments
How many businesses order and pay for Kerstpakketten before 1 October? This year due to the BTW increase scheduled for the 1st of October it will save the savvy business owner 2% by paying ahead of time. Giving a Christmas package is a lovely gesture, and a Dutch
Geplaatst in Gift Baskets, Nieuws, Produkten Tags: BTW Increase, Den Haag, Dutch, Fahrenheitstraat, Gifts, holiday gift baskets, Kerst, kerstpakketten, Netherlands, The Hague No Comments »Barbeque American Style
door Ginny Mees op juni 7, 2012 | No Comments
As we head into our summer season, I am reminded that there is little (or nothing!) more sacred growing up in California than the the art of barbeque. (Also known as barbecue, Bar-B-Q, BBQ, etc). My dad was the “Que Master” in our home, and at the age of 77, he is still the
Geplaatst in Culinary Expertise, Events, Good Living, Produkten Tags: American, American Stockyard, barbecue, Barbeque, barbeque sauce, BBQ, California, Den Haag, Dutch, EX-Pat, Fahrenheitstraat, La Buena Vida, private winetasting, San Francisco, summer, The Hague, Wine No Comments »The “It” Colors for Spring 2012
door Ginny Mees op maart 23, 2012 | No Comments
Nothing brightens up our spirits more than these glorious months of Spring. Whether it is the blooming flowers, the increase in the use of color into our wardrobes, or adding color to your dining table…and color in all forms is in for
Geplaatst in Good Living, Nieuws, Produkten Tags: Booja Booja, bowls, cupcake kits, cupcakes, Den Haag, Easter, Easter eggs, Fahrenheitstraat, fondant, Italian espresso, mydrap, spring, spring color, Tunisian No Comments »Herbes de Provence: The Herbs
door Ginny Mees op februari 24, 2012 | 2 Reacties
Welcome to our new series of all things related to good living, food, travel, wine and cooking. As the owner operator of La Buena Vida an international culinary shop on the Fahrenheistraat in The Hague, I am constantly searching for unique
Geplaatst in Culinary Expertise, Good Living, Produkten, Travel Tags: biological, Culinary, Den Haag, Dordogne, Fahrenheitstraat, France, French fries, Herbes de Provence, International, La Buena Vida, lavender, Nederland, Provence, Provence d'Antan, The Hague 2 Reacties »Valentine’s Day:The Passion of Tunisian Food & Pottery
door Ginny Mees op februari 13, 2012 | 1 Reactie
Unlike other North African cuisine, Tunisian food is typically quite spicy. However it can also be quite easily toned down to accommodate guests’ palates. Because it is usually accompanied by harissa, a spicy Tunisian red chili sauce, it can be added ahead of time or left on the table for personal preference. Since the spiciness of the meal also has [...]
Geplaatst in Culinary Expertise, Produkten, Recipes, Onbekend Tags: bowls, Den Haag, Fahrenheitstraat, food, harissa, La Buena Vida, passion, pottery, spicy, The Hague, Tunisia, Tunisian, Valenitine's Day 1 Reactie »Defining Presentation
door Ginny Mees op februari 6, 2012 | No Comments
Taste…the ultimate deciding factor in sourcing olive oils for my international culinary shop. But taste alone does not a gift make. When buying for La Buena Vida in addition to the quality of the item, the packaging, design and labeling are all
Geplaatst in Culinary Expertise, Good Living, Produkten Tags: Azada, Den Haag, Fahrenheitstraat, infused oil, International, La Buena Vida, Olive Oil, The Netherlands No Comments »Top 5 Gifts To Get A Smile
door Ginny Mees op december 19, 2011 | No Comments
Christmas is a time of giving. Every year we struggle to find the perfect gift for our loved ones. Making a choice year in and year out of what to give can be difficult, and especially during times of economic hardship. I believe that making people feel good with humor in tough times is the [...]
Geplaatst in Good Living, Produkten Tags: cake server, Christmas, coffee cup to go, Den Haag, diamond oven mitt, drumsticks, Fahrenheitstraat, Gifts, high heel, hip flask, holiday gift baskets, Humor, inexpensive, La Buena Vida, laughter, mix stix, presents, smile, The Netherlands No Comments »Top 5 Festive Foodie Gifts
door Ginny Mees op november 16, 2011 | No Comments
Are you looking for an inexpensive, but special gift for the holidays? It’s time to consider some food options which will appeal to all cultures, palates and age groups! When shopping this holiday season, why not offer your recipient the tasteful gift of food. Consider the
Geplaatst in Good Living, Nieuws, Produkten Tags: best food gifts, Booja Booja, cadeau, cava, chocolate truffles, Christmas, Culinary, cupcake kits, cupcakes, Den Haag, Fahrenheitstraat, Foodie, Foof, Gifts, hibiscus bloem, holiday, International, Italian, Kerst, La Buena Vida, Monin, natale, pasta tricolore, prosecco, The Hague No Comments »California Crush in The Hague
door Ginny Mees op oktober 1, 2011 | 1 Reactie
There is little more sacred in the wine-making industry then the fall harvest, or the “crush” as it is also known. Tonight at La Buena Vida we celebrate the wonderful harvest celebration with A California Crush wine tasting private event for The American Women’s Club of The Hague. Our private wine tasting events have become [...]
Geplaatst in Culinary Expertise, Events, Good Living, Produkten Tags: American, American Women's Club of The Hague, California, California chardonnay, crush, Den Haag, events, EX-Pat, Fahrenheitstraat, Gift Shop, harvest, International, La Buena Vida, private winetasting, San Francisco, The Hague, The Netherlands, the wine institute, trip, Vacation, Wente wines, Wine, wine-tasting 1 Reactie »
