A world of wonders at the Efteling

 Last week Olivia & I went to the Efteling with our friends and we had a wonderful time. She loved the fairytale forest, the castles and the princesses. She pushed herself going on the different (age appropriate) attractions with us. We had a lot of fun in the wild water raft and overall we had a great days with friends - which was the most important of course. She got pushed around the park in her 'princess' carriage all day and everybody pampered her as if she was a real princess - she likes that!

Good memories with good friends - that's what summer is all about!

Photo diary of a perfect summer night's BBQ

The other week we were invited by our friend Cleo to come and BBQ at her mother's beautiful house.

Anne & Cleo really spoiled us with great food and refreshing drinks: we had great dips with red beet, eggplant and sardines. Mussels cooked in the Green Egg, super tender chicken skewers and then the bbq had not started yet! Let's say it was great - and that's an understatement. We hung out, played games, Petti socialized with everybody and I'm always so happy when I see my friends bonding with our daughter. Of course she did not leave her little baby friend's sight. We watched the sunset and then the fire pits were put on for extra good vibes. It was a perfect, perfect evening.

(... Until our kid vomited..., but hey-that's life)

Mama wants a drink - two

Especially after a tiring week like the last one, it is good just to sit down and have a nice drink, to relax, to celebrate that the weekend is finally there. Sometimes you just need a break, let's be honest, especially when you are a mama. Mama wants a drink, so here is the Strawberry Greyhound, I just picked it for the name and even more because it is a poptail!

Very refreshing, but also very misleading, because it tasts like a lemonade popsicle and then... it hits. 

 

 Grapefruit and Strawberry Greyhound Poptail

Makes 2-3 popsicles

Ingredients

60 ml fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice - 4 strawberries -

35 ml vodka

Place the grapefruit juice and whole strawberries in a food processor or a blender and process until everything is pureed. Add vodka and process for another 20-30 seconds to blend well. Pour mixture into popsicles mold.

Place foil on top of popsicle form and cut a tiny hole in the center of each well. Stick popsicle stick through the whole. Freeze for at least 6 hours or until frozen solid. To release popsicles, run hot water on the outside of popsicle molds for a 2-3 seconds.
(Inspired by here)