This sweet and sour crème based on lemon, butter, sugar and egg yolk is a real guilty pleasure! And even better when you add a bit of limoncello. This typical English ‘find’ is delicious to spread onto a madeleine,…
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april 2016
Most of the people who ever visited Franschhoek have been on the Franschhoek Pass. The place to be for great views of the valley, and, if you come from direction Hermanus/Villiersdorp/Robertson; the best and by far the quickest way…
Five o’clock.. snack time! These spicy cashew nuts are simple, quick to make, not specifically unhealthy and super delicious, with a glass of wine or G&T at five! And, the ingredients you need to make these nuts, one usually…
Beaune should be on top of the list for everyone who is planning to visit the Burgundy wine area in France. This picturesque wine village is beautiful; all year around. I can imagine during summer months, with the vineyards covered…
Everyone ever spend a holiday in Spain will know this drink; Sangria. Usually the Spanish make it with (cheap) red wine, together with fresh fruit, ice cubes and a dash of cognac. In this version we change the cheap…
Since a few years me and the Other Half have transformed from lazy food-obsessed, slightly overweight not so fit people to a fit, sporty couple, who love to work out. Still food-obsessed, but at least not too heavy any…
There are salads you keep on making and making. They are not specifically excited, or special, or extraordinary. But they are just so tasty. A good example is the Greek salad. The meaning of this salad in Greece is ‘village salad’.…
In our little household potatoes are not often on the menu. Being Dutch, this is quite rare. A traditional Dutch supper usually contains 1/3 veggies, 1/3 meat and 1/3 boiled potatoes. Often it’s served with some natural juices of the meat,…
We all have our favourite places to visit. Whether it’s a deli, beach, restaurant, clothing boutique, museum or bookshop; there will be always places you’d really like to come back to. And as many times as possible, please! I…
Peaches, nectarines, plums… all delicious sweet summer fruit. Once in season you’ll see them everywhere; for cheap prices and for lots of taste. I can enjoy a ripe peach in the morning, in my yoghurt with granola. In the…