Sometimes you will notice them right away, and sometimes it takes time to spot this person. They look different. They always look calm and confident, maybe not too confident but definitely hopeful. These people preserve the hope for a better future within themselves. They still believe that people are good, and that every challenges is…
Is writing lists enough to change your life?
There is a certain magic in writing a list. It gives me this sense of control over my life. In fact, as long as I act on it, it is exactly what it is – a tool or remote that can help me shape my life in whatever I want to be. All I have…
Sunday cooking -Baked vegetables with cheese
This dish is perfect for fall, I cook it for every family occasion and it in fact became my “signature dish”. I may even cook it for Thanksgiving. It was inspired by Ratatouille but without zucchini and it includes a lot of cheese. Time – 30 minutes Portions – 4 -6 Ingredients: 1 big or…
Few reasons to enjoy the fall season
When I was small I used to resent the fall season – I grew tired of it after the first week of school. However, as I got older I learned to enjoy it and now I am actually looking forward for autumn to begin. Below are some ways to enjoy the fall season: Getting &…
French Onion Soup
Every fall I get this strong craving for soup. I want something filling, hot, spicy and yet delicious that keeps me warm and make me feel cozy at home, even before the weather gets cold. This recipe for the French onion soup does exactly that, plus it is easy to make and it uses basic…
Quick Russian Salmon Appetiser
If you are in the mood for something salty that involves salmon but does not take a long time to prepare then you came to the right place. I came up with this appetiser idea by mixing 4 ingredients. Time to prepare: 5 minutes or less Serves 2 Ingredients: 400-600 g of fresh smoked salmon…
Time Management Secrets
As anyone else, I have my highs and lows in efficiency cycles. There are times when I can be very efficient with my time and keep focused for a long time, and there are also down times when I feel overwhelmed with things to do. When I just started university, I felt like I was…
Enjoying Life 101: Switch from Observing to Participating
Some people are good at telling stories and I love to listen to them. Some stories are about vacation, the incredible places they visited and exciting things that they’ve seen or done. Once, while listening to one of these stories, I heard something weird. It goes like this – the story teller was in Italy,…
Roasted Whole Chicken with Spanish Rub
This is a perfect recipe if you have lots of spices and seasoning, a whole chicken and an hour for chicken to roast. The good news is that it is very easy to make – only 4 steps, and the scent of slightly spicy roasted chicken is beyond amazing. Time: 10 minutes for prep, 1.15…
Chilli with Nachos – Easy Dinner
I first heard about this dish from my mom who found it in some Russian magazine. There are many variations of this dish, from soup-like chilli that is sold in many restaurants and coffee places like Tim Horton’s (and tastes great with fresh bun and butter on the side) to other forms. This one is…
Rise and Lead: Personal and Professional Development 