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Russell James, the raw chef, shows  how to prepare a chia seed porridge.

Don't miss this beautiful and informative film about yoga.

Christmas time is cooking time; maybe these cooking techniques on nytimes video will come in handy.

Do you love Tom Ka Soup as much as me?  Here's step-by-step how to prepare  the most delicious vegan Tom Ka Soup.

Just skyped with my daughter Vik  "Oh, you are posting weekend links?  You MUST post this video. I couldn't stop laughing!"

Are you still looking for the perfect Christmas gift? What about the foodist box? Surprise, surprise!

And finally,  the "Reincarnation" film by Karl Lagerfeld from Chanel's Métiers d'Arts in Salzburg.

I wish you a happy 3. Advent!

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"I breathe life into the impossible" says London based set designer Rhea Thierstein. Here's an interview with her.

Check out "Live the language" on vimeo. It's great fun.

How to figure out what you really want to do in life - in case you haven't found it yet

Behind the scenes of a food photography shoot with the famous food photographer Matt Armendariz.

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 strawberry/raspberry/chocolate tart made by Sylvia Richter-Krancher

MOROCCO 'N' ROLL, a video about surfing in Morocco you shouldn't miss

Fourteen fantastic photos for zebra lovers  by The Insatiable Traveller

Seducing little cheesecake squares topped with salted caramel.

"When Cultures Collide". How to negotiate with people around the globe

Courtesan au Chocolat, the pastry in the film "Grand Budapest Hotel", from Mendl's Bakery - and others. Have a look at Amber's collection of courtesans  on Pinterest.

Have a happy weekend!

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Royal Saxonian Shallop, Großteich

31 amazing things to cook in August.  Only August 4th, we're still in time to keep up!

How to transform your inspiration into a colour scheme

My photographer self loves this kind of video: On Assignment with Penny De Los Santos

On my to-try list: Ecstatic Raw Chocolate. Look at the list of additions! Must be so much fun not only to make chocolate but to experiment with lemon, ginger, mint, roses, lavender, sea salt

 From Rookie Mag: All by my selfie.

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Dippelsdorfer Teich, Friday 9pm

Lately I stumbled upon Brandon's website Humans of NewYork. It's captivating. I couldn't stop turning the pages. Have a look.

Do you still need any reading suggestions for the summer?
What I read that summer (NYTimes Sunday Book Review) and Nancy Pearl scours the shelves for books you might have missed might give you some clue.


With regard to summer drinks I strongly recommend Heidi's Lime Rickey Cocktail or, if you prefer it non alcoholic: here's the secret to the most amazing homemade lemonade!

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 east window, first morning light

"What separates us, whether we are a professional or a serious amateur photographer, from a person who happens to be holding a camera in the street? ...... To know what we are doing .. and this is, n°1, to know how to use the light.  In a few minutes I want you to become obsessed with light..." says wedding photographer Jerry Ghionis in this video.

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Coffee & the Newspaper is another website which combines fashion and food photography in a very subtle way. I like it a lot!

Hermès Festival Des Metiers 2013. Do I have to say more?

In case you are looking for nice handwritings for your blog, click on Kevin and Amanda's A dozen and a doodle free font Thursday.

The Way I cook.  Mimi Thorisson is just awesome in this video!

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If you are a lover of fancy papeterie you'll find a lot of beautiful things on these sites: the magic notebook, rosa cosa and Casa di Falcone.

Currently I feel enchanted, inspired and energized by Mimi Thorisson's blog Manger.

"I believe that traveling alone is the last great test of who you are in the world where everyone aches to be the same" writes Andrew O'Hagan in the NY Times blog on travelling. Read Yes, Please/Party of One.

As my own laziness comes and goes in waves I found it helpful to follow " 4 simple steps to start the exercise habit" by Leo Babauta at Zenhabits.

Someone else just started working with Lightroom 4? Marc Matsumoto's tutorial is a great help!

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Long-awaited, Garance Doré shares her secrets on how to look better in photos.
"Ok, if you really can't say no, do what the fashion editors do: put on the biggest sunglasses you
can...."

Do you like honey?  Look at these pictures! The recipe is definitely on my  to-try list.

From a modern man's view: the most interesting blog I stumbled upon last week.

Exciting photography about sports, travel, horses, polo, toreros.... have a look at Andrew Lever's portfolio.

If I lived in England I'd order healthy snacks by post. What a luxury!

And for a great start into the next week I recommend this Christian Dior inspired "smoothie dell'amore"

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At the moment I'm captivated  by the book " The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan. My next book to read will be definitely his "A plant's-eye view". Here you can watch Michael Pollan giving a lecture about the topic.

To all the talented knitters: get your needles working!

I just love the art prints of Daily Dishonesty.

Ingest the daily amount of vitamines : blood orange margaritas!

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Next holiday destination? Oh yes!!! Giraffes, I'm coming!

Another travel adventure: here you can follow Jason's and Jeff's big eat gay love trip around the world! At the end of the last year they sold their apartment in Toronto, Jeff resigned from his job and Jason, the photographer, promised to keep us posted via twitter, instagram and his blog.  Hey guys, Dresden is worth a stopover!!

These hints on tipping might be helpful.

Craving colour and calories?

What a stunning Instagram photo of the day.

I love the idea of pairing food and fashion. The matches always make me smile!

Have a happy weekend!