In 2012, I decided to commit to “smiling more and helping others smile more”. This is my new year’s resolution. It seems my inherent definition of a smile is to spread happiness and joy with this physical act. Making a new year’s resolution may come easy…most of us easily commit to “losing weight”
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 solution for both the
Christmas Markets in The Hague
door Ginny Mees op november 29, 2011 | No Comments
Nothing says Christmas like a charming Christmas Market or Holiday Bazaar. These gezellig festivities offer many home-made crafts and goods not always found while traipsing through The Noordeinde or Passage, and certainly at a much lower price. Half the fun in a holiday market is that they typically are
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
Girl Time Is Like a Good Workout
door Ginny Mees op november 8, 2011 | 2 Reacties
Cyndi Lauper had it right with the title of her 80′s hit: “Girls Just Want To Have Fun!”. When we girls get together we just want to sit around, chat, laugh, eat, drink and did I mention laugh??? Maybe it is because of the doom and gloom constantly found in the news that makes me
Looking Good at 125 Years Old
door Ginny Mees op oktober 29, 2011 | No Comments
Surviving and thriving for 125 years is a real challenge, but not for Lady Liberty who stands as tall as ever, and is still a beacon of hope for many looking to America to provide shelter and a better life. Yesterday, Friday, the 28th of October, was the 125th anniversary of our
Pumpkin Power
door Ginny Mees op oktober 13, 2011 | No Comments
There is little else more sacred in America during the month of October than the pumpkin. As a native fruit of North America, it has become the symbol of Halloween, autumn and all things related to the harvest. But I find it interesting that while I lived in the US, my primary
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 more and more popular, as our private patio is the perfect place for a
Bobotie: Sweet & Savory African Style
door Ginny Mees op september 27, 2011 | No Comments
A few weeks ago a South African client of mine popped by La Buena Vida for a latte macchiato, and was telling me she was having friends for dinner that night. Whenever I hear someone is entertaining, I love to hear what they are preparing. She shared that she was making bobotie (pronounced ba-boor-tea) with yellow rice…I looked at her
