Beneath the Blue

Luxembourg based Dutch jazz vocalist Edith Van Den Heuvel is pregnant with a new jazz baby due on December 13th and conceived with London based pianist Frank Harrison. The name is Beneath the Blue and some of the character traits will surely be velvety, delicate, fragile and strong – a combination of two excellent jazz […]

Lëtz Create – Mea Bateman

Each month, Miranda van den Heuvel talks to creative people in Luxembourg and says “look, Luxembourg is creative! Here’s how and where!” The October talk is with artist Mea Bateman. 1. What is CREATIVITY? For me creativity is about letting my imagination run free, giving my curiosity plenty of space, and not being afraid to try new […]

Creative artist on two continents

Christina Roos is a Swedish ceramist, illustrator and assistant professor, with studios in Houston and on an island in Gothenburg’s archipelago. She gets inspiration from her everyday life. The tasks are many, and so are the challenges. The electrical gate opens silently an early morning hour. The low building, covered with corrugated iron, sits lonely […]

Lëtz go Danish!

A bit of a Danish October on CLEW – let’s make a Danish classic – smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches). Firstly, you’ll need some good, thinly sliced rye bread. Make it yourself, or get a good one from your local baker.   Toppings So many toppings, from simple classics to trendy gourmet. Here are some fairly simple suggestions […]

Lëtz Create – Signe Admine-Bugeja

Each month, Miranda van den Heuvel talks to creative people in Luxembourg and says “look, Luxembourg is creative! Here’s how and where!” The September talk is with glass artist and designer Signe Admine-Bugeja. 1. What is CREATIVITY? Creativity is taking everyday objects and look at them from different perspectives. It is a process whereby, trough a playful, […]

Lëtz Create – Sandra Wersand-Quell

Each month, Miranda van den Heuvel talks to creative people in Luxembourg and says “look, Luxembourg is creative! Here’s how and where!” The August talk is with jewelry maker Sandra Wersand-Quell. 1. What is CREATIVITY? Creativity is taking things you’ve seen, heard or experienced, turning them around, taking them apart and combining them in a new […]

Colorful breakfast

August is the perfect time for healthy breakfasts. A quick visit to the farmers market and you’ll find everything you need. If you pre-wash your greens, fruits and berries and store them in bowls or stackable glass containers in your fridge – it is quick to serve too. Just get the bowls out and place […]

DIY: Zesty summer

Like many others, I like to spend summer somewhere warm, and most of my summers are spent in Spain, which often means long hot days with sand, salty water and insects. So to make sure I always have my drink clean and cold, I went to the local shop and bought some jars with nice lids. I […]

Lëtz Create – Gabriela Pinaud

Each month, Miranda van den Heuvel talks to creative people in Luxembourg and says “look, Luxembourg is creative! Here’s how and where!” The July talk is with Gabriela Pinaud, creative director of her own studio offering various creative services.  1. What is CREATIVITY? Creativity to me is the art of finding alternative solutions to everyday situations – […]

Summer salads

Delicious summer salads for you, all serve 4 people. Why not give them all a go!   Summer crunch 200g pack small button mushrooms, finely sliced juice 1 lemon 200g green beans trimmed handful of soft green herbs such as basil, chervil, parsley, tarragon 100g cherry tomatoes, quartered 3 tbsp olive oil 75g parmesan shaved into […]