This Christmas and New Year has been incredibly relaxing. I feel like I left Berlin and fell into a permanent winter sleep in Sweden. After Christmas we went to the Polish coastline to celebrate the new year in an old hotel Villa. And there I found a new favorite: the Zurek Soup. Actually, I knew it existed. A month ago … Read More
Merry Christmas from Småland
The Snow is melting fast but it was fun while it lasted. I also realized that our small Christmas tree is drinking more water than I do myself. 3 glas of water x 3 times a day. That makes 1,5 l water a day. This is a healthy reminder that I should drink more Water that I do right now. … Read More
Merry Christmas from Jericho!
Bread Exchange has been receiving Bread wishes from around the world. This is a pita Bakery in Jericho!
Postcard from Bethlehem and Jerusalem
There is a lot of things we should not forget. Today, and every other day of the year. ——————————– All pictures By Rahel Morgen
Be prepared
Making sure my brother will not sneak peek this year.
Inte för allt smör i Småland.
Today I received a Christmas present from the representatives of Sweden. Engraved Butter knives. I am impressed. This is one of the most thought through gifts that Bread Exchange ever received. The expression “Inte för allt smör i Småland” (not for all the butter in Småland) means something like “Not for all the money in the world” or “No Compromises”. … Read More
December 10th
Today is December 10th and in my home country we celebrate the name Malin and the invention of Dynamite. Shake and Bake Day, like my friend Xaver said. Did I ever mention to you that my Dad, the engineer, studied the science of Explosions? With a daughter named Malin we have many reasons to celebrate this day in my family. … Read More
Ode to the Grandmothers
Wearing a pair of customized 1920′s chinos from LVC together with a Shirt from Levi’s Made and Crafted. The winter boots I got at the amazing store VMC in Zürich. My grandmothers cosy Rancoon hat is still one of my favorites and finally I had a reason to wear her red ski parka too! —————————————– And, Today is Name Day … Read More
Snow baking
I have been baking for 200 people here in the Swiss Mountains. Pesko, a well worth visiting Department store with an unusual high quality selection of brands had their opening weekend for the Ski Season. The weekend was cold and I realized that I almost had forgotten how beautiful it can be when the sky is blue and no cars … Read More