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 [...]
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California Crush in The Hague
by Ginny Mees on October 1, 2011 | 1 Comment
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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 Comment »The Winding Path of Wente Wines
by Ginny Mees on July 16, 2011 | No Comments
As a San Francisco native, I have explored many amazing California wines over the years. Making a choice can often be fraught with issues related to the individual palate, food pairing, price-point, vintage and other important issues such
Posted in Good Living, News, Products Tags: American, Beyer ranch, cabernet sauvignon, California, chardonnay, Charles Wetmore, Den Haag, Fahrenheitstraat, International, La Buena Vida, Livermore, Riva Ranch chardonnay, San Francisco, sustainability, The Hague, The Netherlands, Wente Family, Wente vineyards, Wente wines, wijn, Wine, winery, zinfandel No Comments »Open Coffee
by Ginny Mees on June 1, 2011 | No Comments
Are you new to The Hague? Looking to connect with others for business? Or just trying to meet new people? You are cordially invited (but actually no invitation is required!) to join other Expats for an Open Coffee. We have a Italian Espresso Bar, Tea Room and lots of fun international gifts… but most of [...]
Posted in Events, Good Living, News Tags: California, Cappuccino, Coffee connoisseurs, Den Haag, Espresso, EX-Pat, Fahrenheitstraat, International, La Buena Vida, The Hague, The Netherlands No Comments »EXPAT Open Coffee in The Hague!
by Ginny Mees on April 21, 2011 | No Comments
Are you new to The Hague? Looking to connect with others for business? Or just trying to meet new people? You are cordially invited (but actually no invitation is required!) to join other Expats for an Open Coffee. There is an Italian Espresso Bar, Tea Room and lots of fun international gifts…but most of all [...]
Peets vs. Starbuck’s: The Peetnik Rebellion
by Ginny Mees on March 19, 2011 | No Comments
For San Francisco Bay area Peetniks, like myself, the Starbucks takeover rumors are hard to swallow, much like Starbuck’s coffee itself. Although I don’t live in San Francisco any longer, a Peet’s coffee in my opinion is still a Bay Area
Posted in News, Uncategorized Tags: Berkeley, California, Coffee connoisseurs, Espresso, Italian coffee, Merger, Peet's Coffee, Peetnik, Reuters, San Francisco, SF Gate, Starbuck's, Takeover No Comments »New York Style Cheesecake in The Hague!
by Ginny Mees on February 25, 2011 | No Comments
There are certain foods that will always remind me of home. Nothing like a creamy, New York Style cheesecake with a crunchy crust to make this American girl miss home! OK, so I may not be from New York, but that doesn’t mean
Koffie Cultuur: Het gaat niet alleen om het schuim!
by Ginny Mees on February 7, 2011 | No Comments
(Coffee Culture: it’s not just about the foam!) After living as an EXPAT here in The Netherlands for almost two years, I have learned to greatly appreciate the art of the perfect coffee (or koffie). As the owner of the espresso bar-culinary shop La Buena Vida in Den Haag, I always begin
Posted in Culinary Expertise, Events, Good Living Tags: barista course, Bomenbuurt, California, Cappuccino, Coffee connoisseurs, Creamy, Den Haag, Espresso, EX-Pat, Fahrenheitstraat, Italian coffee, Italian espresso, koffie, koffie cultuur, La Buena Vida, Peet's Coffee, San Francisco, schuim, Segafredo, The Hague, The Netherlands No Comments »Warm & Cozy Winter Cooking
by Ginny Mees on January 8, 2011 | No Comments
When I first moved to the Netherlands I had to adopt a whole new way of cooking for the winter. Coming from California, I was used to cooking with the same foods all year long, but produce is seasonal here in Holland, and the
Posted in Culinary Expertise, Good Living, Recipes Tags: boerenkool, Bomenbuurt, California, cold winter, comfort food, crock pot, Culinaire, Culinary, Den Haag, Ducth recipes, EX-Pat, Fahrenheitstraat, International, kale, La Buena Vida, sauerkraut, slow cooker, stamppot, The Hague, winter cooking, zuurkool No Comments »Apple Harvest Is The Best, But Now What?
by Ginny Mees on October 11, 2010 | No Comments
Yesterday, our family did something for 10-10-10 that was an absolute 10: we went apple-picking! Yes it is autumn here in The Netherlands, and this is a popular activity this time of
Posted in Culinary Expertise, Good Living, Recipes Tags: apple, apple cake, apple crisp, apple picking, apple recipes, autumn, California, Culinary, Den Haag, elstar, EX-Pat, Fahrenheitstraat, fall, La Buena Vida, San Francisco, santana apples, The Hague No Comments »La Buena Vida Den Haag Gets Noticed by the EXPATS!
by Ginny Mees on September 8, 2010 | 1 Comment
Are you an EXPAT living in The Hague? If so, you may want to check out the new addition to the Fahrenheitstraat: La Buena Vida: a culinary gift shop and espresso bar. But this place is not typical…it does have beautiful international gifts, but they also
Posted in Events, Gift Baskets, Good Living, News Tags: American Women's Club, Barista courses, Bomenbuurt, California, Cappuccino, Culinary, Den Haag, Espresso, EX-Pat, Fahrenheitstraat, Gift Shop, holiday gift baskets, Iced Koffies, International, Italian espresso, La Buena Vida, Local Expat, The Hague, Wine, wine-tasting 1 Comment »
