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Meal prepping saves my sanity and keeps us fed and Meal prepping saves my sanity and keeps us fed and happy. Today I’m showing how I meal prep to keep things simple and flexible to survive the week. Swipe through for a peek inside my prep routine. 🍎 🥗 What’s one thing you always prep ahead of time? Tell me below! #PrivateChefDiaries #MealPrepMom #LifeInGermany #MomLifeAbroad #ToddlerMeals #FamilyMealPrep #CookingAbroad
Welcome to my Private Chef & Personal Assistant Di Welcome to my Private Chef & Personal Assistant Diaries: Living in Germany. 🇩🇪 I’m Jasmine—a mom, wife, expat, and apparently… a full-time private chef for my toddler client 😅 This series is part humor, part real life, and 100% relatable if you’ve ever juggled motherhood, work, life, self, and just trying to eat your own food in peace. I’ll be sharing what my “client” eats in a day, grocery runs in Germany, expat family life, routines, and more. I was absolutely inspired by @faithsfresh who is a private chef for her very own demanding client. Plus I am looking to have fun with my page again and this is my kind of fun! If you’re a mom, expat, or someone who’s life is sometimes run by a tiny little (cute) dictator, this one’s for you ❤️ What does your “client” usually request for breakfast? #momlife #funnyreels #privatechefmom #lifeingermany #expatmom #toddlermom #momhumor
Grocery shopping in Germany is a *whole* experienc Grocery shopping in Germany is a *whole* experience 😅 I thought I had grocery shopping down… until I moved abroad. From bagging at lightning speed to learning which stores close early, here are 5 things I wish I knew before grocery shopping in Germany. What surprised YOU the most? #PrivateChefDiaries #MomLifeAbroad #GroceryShoppingGermany #LifeInGermany #ExpatMom #GermanyWithKids #CookingAbroad
Now that I’ve figured out how to make yogurt fro Now that I’ve figured out how to make yogurt from scratch, it’s one less thing I need to buy—and that’s a win because we go through a lot of yogurts in this house.⁠ ⁠ Have you ever tried making your own yogurt (or are you team store-bought forever)? Let me know in the comments—and drop your favorite toppings or mix-ins below!⁠ ⁠ #HomemadeYogurt #FromScratchCooking #LifeInGermany #HomeCooking #FamilyMeals #IntentionalLiving #KitchenProjects
Why aren’t we traveling as much right now?⁠ ⁠ After moving to Germany in the fall and settling into our forever ‘Germany’ home here, we’re taking things slow—especially with a toddler! ⁠ ⁠ We’ve been enjoying some slow travel, exploring Stuttgart bit by bit, and really taking the time to settle in as a family. This city has so much to offer when we can get out and explore!⁠ ⁠ We’re also preparing to enroll our little one in school soon, which means shifting into a more structured routine and creating stability. We’re excited for him to make new friends, learn German, and enjoy all the fun that comes with it!⁠ ⁠ As for me, having a kitchen again has brought me so much joy. Cooking, baking, and filming our meals has reignited my love for content creation. ⁠ ⁠ Right now, building healthy routines as a family is the most important thing. Travel is definitely on the horizon, and we’re already dreaming up our next adventures. Stay tuned! 💛⁠ ⁠ #SlowLiving #LifeInGermany #FamilyRoutines #ExpatLife #StuttgartLiving #IntentionalLiving #FamilyAbroad #TheJazzyNation
Spend another rainy day with us in Germany! I lov Spend another rainy day with us in Germany! I love days like this when I can still go out with my little one and explore our neighborhood, which I am growing to love. And having a grocery store nearby is a huge plus! What do you love about your neighborhood? Also, sorry for the major typos! The time stamps are all over the place in this video. #MorningVlog #LifeInGermany #SlowLiving #ExpatLife #FamilyMoments #IntentionalLiving #DailyVlog #LivingAbroad
This era of our lives is all about intentionally s This era of our lives is all about intentionally settling in, slow travel, cozy living, and eating all the delicious food we can find here in Stuttgart. ⁠ ⁠ What are you prioritizing in life at the moment? ⁠ ⁠ 📍@phoboeuf.stuttgart⁠ ⁠ #livingabroad #expatlife #slowtravel #lifewithatoddler #stuttgart #germany⁠ ⁠
Sometimes, meal prep doesn’t happen on Sundays i Sometimes, meal prep doesn’t happen on Sundays in my house. In fact, for me, meal prep occurs whenever I have time, and my kitchen needs a restocking of fresh homemade meals and snacks. This mid-week meal prep was a crowd favorite, and the banana bread was a hit with my little one (and me!). When is the best time/day for you to prepare meals? (And yes, my shirt magically has food spatter on it because I am cooking and a mom 😂 ) #healthyrecipes #mealprepideas #snackideas #familymeals #cozymeals #thejazzynation
This year, I didn’t want a fancy trip or a big c This year, I didn’t want a fancy trip or a big celebration—I just wanted to bake my own birthday cake. Inspired by my grandfather’s love for yellow cake with chocolate frosting and a cherished cookbook from my grandmother, I created a recipe filled with nostalgia and love. Baking in Germany has its challenges (hello, unfamiliar ovens, and missing cake pans 😅), but this cake came out perfectly. Fluffy, tasty, and just the cozy celebration I craved. Would you ever bake your own birthday cake? What flavor would it be? Let me know in the comments! #TheJazzyNation #BirthdayCakeRecipe #BakingAbroad #YellowCake #FamilyTraditions
Looking for a refreshing matcha latte with a fruit Looking for a refreshing matcha latte with a fruity twist? Here’s how to make a Strawberry Matcha Latte at home! 🍓 🍓 🍓⁠ ⁠ Step 1: Sift ceremonial-grade matcha for a smooth, clump-free texture.⁠ Step 2: Add hot water—but not too hot! This keeps the tea’s delicate flavors intact.⁠ Step 3: Whisk well to aerate and create a light foam.⁠ Step 4: Add homemade strawberry syrup to a glass, pour in your milk of choice, and top with ice.⁠ Step 5: Finish it with your whisked matcha for that perfect layered effect.⁠ ⁠ It’s simple, delicious, and way better than store-bought! Would you try this at home? Let me know in the comments! ⁠ ⁠ And thank you, @kstinepenguyen for asking me to make this video! ⁠ ⁠ #MatchaLatte #StrawberryMatcha #HomemadeDrinks #HealthyBeverages #MatchaLover #TeaTime #EasyRecipes #HomeCafe
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