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New Blog Series: How To Be Good At EVERYTHING

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We started this blog to share the hottest spots in Austin, TX and NYC and even some amazing places around the world. Considering our current situation, the hottest spot right now are our own homes.

Maybe venturing from room to room all day is getting redundant. You’re feeling confided and limited. We’re starting to see that quarantine has some people going stir crazy already. Maybe some realize they don’t have a hobby besides going out and spending money. Things that are rather iffy right now.

So, we’re switching gears and focusing the blog on developing a hobby. We’re going to dabble on every topic and interest. All the DIY’s and activities we know. Infact, it’s a new series of posts on how to be good at everything.

This is about learning a new skill or task seemingly without effort. It’s not about being a know-it-all or a bottomless wealth of knowledge, knowing every bit of information about everything to take on every hobby. It’s about being versatile and maybe you can find your new, one passion.

We will gather everything we have learned on our adventures and post what we’ve taken from every experience.

If you’ve ever wanted to perfect your cooking skills, have a go to dish people request at party’s, masterfully craft a cocktail, learn a unique sport, arrange a beautiful charcuterie board, pick up a language, learn how to pair wine, improve your fashion, be crafty and actually nail a Pinterest project, start interior design, learn how to sew, or just learn how to be a badass at something…. we’ll cover that!

A lot of you have a lot of free time right now so there’s no excuse. Let’s learn a few new things while we’re cooped up and bored.

Honeycomb Recipe

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We experienced this sweet treat at Peggy Porschen in London and have been wondering why America doesn’t have this. So we had to search the internet for a recipe. Well actually we had to find out what exactly this treat was. It’s a toffee referred to as honeycomb. It’s crispy but chewy and definitely very sweet but light and airy.

It’s an easy recipe with simple ingredients but still may take a few tries to nail the proper consistency. Some things that may affect the crispy texture is the weather, inaccurate measurements or wrong boiling temperature can all drastically change the texture of this treat.

We have a fool proof recipe and helpful tips to nail this British treat.

Ingredients:

  1. 1 cup Sugar
  2. 1 TBSP Honey
  3. 4 TBSP Water
  4. 1 tsp Vanilla
  5. 1 tsp Baking Soda

What you’ll need: Measuring cups/spoons, Baking pan, Parchment paper, Stew pot, Whisk and Spatula.

Directions :

  1. Measure out all ingredients and line baking pan with parchment paper as this recipe moves fast.
  2. Add water, sugar and honey to a large stew pot.
  3. Bring to a boil of 300°F
  4. Quickly add vanilla first then the baking soda and briskly stir to incorporate ingredients.
  5. Stop stirring when baking powder is no longer visible or chunky.
  6. Immediately transfer hot mixture onto parchment paper that is placed in a baking sheet.
  7. Let sit for 5-10 mins until hard.
  8. Once hardened, remove from baking pan and smash on counter top to break into pieces.

Notes: A humid day can effect the outcome. Aim for a nice, sunny day to make this treat. Make sure to have a thermometer as you must reach 300°F when boiling or the honeycomb will not set and you won’t get the experience of the famous break at the end. Don’t use too much honey or it will turn the honeycomb into goo instead of a crispy toffee. Remember the honey is for flavor so only a little is needed.

NYC in Winter

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The Christmas music has stopped playing. Decorations have been taken down. NYC has become pretty darn gloomy.

We have a great hotspot to not only enjoy NYC in winter but to actually be able to tolerate Times Square. Head over to 42nd street for a rooftop with the best view of Times Square at The Knickerbockers rooftop – St. Cloud.

Sit inside by the faux fireplace or head outside to sit in their sky pods.

Free Sample Alert – Miyoko’s Vegan products

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Miyoko’s Grilled Cheese Nation tour is coming to your neighborhood! Below, find a list of the closest city to you. We highly suggest not to miss your chance to try Miyoko’s new Cultured Vegan Cheddar. You will not be disappointed. In fact, you will be confused whether or not you’re eating vegan cheese.

We also suggest trying their vegan butter which we feel tastes better than the real stuff.

The Best Bar to Visit during Christmas – ROLF’S NYC

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Visiting NYC during the Holiday season? Be sure to stop by Rolf’s, a German restaurant and bar decorated to make you feel like you’re inside the Rockefeller Christmas tree. This little restaurant gives new meaning to “Deck the Halls.”

If you want to enjoy a German feast for dinner make sure to have a reservation as this is the busy season for ROLF’s and it can get very crowded. If you’ve been eating your way through NYC and just want to check out the decorations, find a seat at the bar and enjoy an amazing holiday themed cocktail.

Bagatelle Ibiza

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Bagatelle NYC hosts the ultimate brunch so why not head to Bagatelle Beach in Ibiza to.

Bagatelle is more than a restaurant – it is a lifestyle. They have transformed regular brunching into a party scene where the fabulous go to sip champagne and dance on top of tables. With several locations around the world, each restaurant is slightly different. Ibiza is the largest location and the only one to have its own private beach and pool.

Enjoy a gourmet meal with specialty crafted drinks overlooking their private beach or lay by the pool with bottle service and a DJ.

TIPS:

  • Make a reservation during peak season.
  • If renting a lounge chair at the pool is too pricey, head to their private beach for free.
  • Bring your own towel to lay on the beach to save some money from renting a towel and chair.

Cutest Cafe in London – EL&N

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Who: EL&N which stands for Eat. Live. Nourish. Also called ELAN Cafe.

What: This totally extra café is all over Instagram. This all day coffee shop with alternative lattes and gourmet pastries transforms you into a modern chic garden in the middle of London with it’s iconic flower walls and everything pink.

Where: London with 6 locations in the city.

What we ordered: Nutella canelé, rose croissant, fruit loop latte and Elan’s special tea blend that they couldn’t even describe.

Go for the amazing food and drinks with a great photo op!

Tea Time

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Afternoon Tea in England: The most quintessential of English customs, Afternoon Tea in England is a light meal composed of three courses – tea sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and sweet pastries. Can also be referred to as High Tea.

Tea in America: The luxe three-tier affair, involving savories, scones, sweets, and of course tea. This can be a serious business in New York City, with a huge range of additions including salads, sandwiches and pastries.

High Tea in Scotland: In Scotland, high tea takes on further differentiation. A Scottish high tea is not unlike an afternoon tea but will include some hot food, such as a cheese on toast or other savory goodies.

Pictured Left to Right: England, America, Scotland.

TIFFANY’S THE BLUE BOX CAFE – NYC

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Afternoon tea at the most lux spot in NYC, where you can sit and snack on croissants while paying homage to Audrey Hepburn’s iconic character in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

The Blue Box Cafe at their New York flagship store on Fifth Avenue opened in 2017 but the hype continues as it is near impossible to get a reservation. Read our blog post for tips on how to get an almost impossible reservation at this cute cafe.