astriela

Autumn Love Story

So me and bf have been on a journey to another step of life. We have planned it for about 2 years now, and we didn't realize that it gets closer and closer. For...

Midut, meet Steemians

During my childhood, there's a tabby cat who visits our house in the afternoon to eat and sleep by our terrace in the evening. The cat was taken care by my maid...

Recipe Curation #2: Chocolate Melted Brownies

In one way or another, control freak me founds zen in baking. Baking requires precision and patient, it will reward you with scrumptious goodness in the end. Ho...

How to Deal With Unhappy or Angry Guests

In the hospitality industry, customer satisfaction is the most important factor for business success. If your guests are happy, you’re happy, right? But, what d...

Sights of Amsterdam

My casual weekend is usually filled with casual strolls with hubby, hanging out with besties, play games, and lately, writing my thesis. This was taken when I w...

Recipe Curation #1: Chocolate Chip Cookies (and Peonies)

My cooking journey started when I moved to the Netherlands at the age of 18. Living alone for the first time, I realised that I cannot hang onto instant noodles...

Casually Formal: Dressing Up as Therapy

At a fine quiet lunch time, the girl sitting next to me asked me, "don't you feel tired to always wear a nice feminine dress every day? I rarely see you wearing...

Indonesian Recipe #1: Sweet Crunchy Tempeh (Kering Tempe)

Tempeh is one of Indonesian kitchen staple. They are made of fermented soy bean and ended up looking like a firm beef patty. Tempeh is a good source of vegetabl...

Heritage on Your Body

Heritage is much more than those buildings you see on the historical site, it is something you inherit within you and the values you bring to your daily life. I...

Welcoming Myself, Saying Hi to Myself

I would just go for my ID name here @astriela or, just say hi to me by using any proper name you like. as I have always felt uncomfortable to be on the spotligh...