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Piper-Heidsieck on Ryan Air

Airplane Drinks

I just realised I haven’t looked on HabitBull for aaages (HabitBull is my not-drinking app) and after just checking it, it says: Today I’m on Day 44 (not a drop) and on Day 360 (not counting airplane drinks ✈️) of…

The Blue Dolphin Store

The Blue Dolphin Store

If you have read some posts on here already you might know that in this blog I write about my journey towards a happy & bubbly life without alcohol! That here I share many tips, thoughts & personal stories that…

Cocktail 1

Listen Bar Cocktail Class

Last night I joined the free, virtual non-alcoholic COCKTAIL CLASS from the Listen Bar in Brooklyn, NY. And it was so much fun!! It was sponsored by Lyre´s – A company that provides, in my opinion, the best non-alcoholic spirits…

Just not in the bar

Revelations during Lockdown

During the past 3 weeks in lockdown, I have been rather happy. Which seems awful since the world is falling apart and lots of people are truly suffering. So I decided to look a bit further into this (misplaced?) happiness……

Cocktail Time

Must-haves to make delicious (non-alcoholic) cocktails!

Today I would like to talk about an important aspect of making delicious non-alcoholic cocktails at home. Nothing more fun than experimenting with different ingredients to make cool cocktails right? But what do you actually need to make these, besides…

Amsterdam Cocktail Week

Coming Soon: Amsterdam Cocktail Week…!

The Amsterdam Cocktail Week 2020…!! If you are lucky enough to be in Amsterdam between 16-22 March then you’re in for some fun. After London, Paris and Singapore it is now time for Amsterdam to showcase the class and diversity…

Moderate drinking

Moderate drinking – An illusion?

Some people can drink alcohol moderately and at the same time manage to have a happy and balanced life. Some people cannot. Me. And I am ok with that! Finally… Moderate drinking –> It took me a few good years…

Kids & Mocktails

Should kids drink mocktails?

I am a bit confused.com …  SHOULD KIDS DRINK MOCKTAILS? So 6 months after I started my journey to sobriety I started this blog and my Instagram account. I thought it would be nice to share my thoughts about my…

Bubbles for Breakfast

Bubbles for breakfast anyone?

Bubbles for breakfast: Yes or No…? Last year my husband and I won a prize at the Christmas raffle at my daughter’s school: ´a night stay including dinner and breakfast´ at a local hotel near us, the Guadalmina Hotel. It is…

KEVER GENEVER 0 PERCENT

Distilled in Amsterdam – KEVER GENEVER 0%

Tonight I tried KEVER GENEVER 0%…! A Dutch non-alcoholic spirit made in Amsterdam XXX …! It has a very cool bottle design! It’s in an olive oil like tin and has a bright blue colored label on it. When you open…