Imagine a cold winter’s day with sunshine and snow and blue skies. You go out for a long walk and it’s cold and beautiful and lovely but most of all: cold. You are with loved ones around you, think:…
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I am not too sure if this is an actual recipe. If it deserves a place on my blog. But then on the other hand it’s sooooo tasty, that I didn’t want to not share it with you! It’s…
Parsnips are in season in Europe! For a few euros you can get lots and lots of parsnip during winter months. Together with ginger and horseradish I made this delicious, hearty soup with a slight tingling sensation in your…
There are many things better in South Africa than in Europe. The weather, the light, the relaxed lifestyle, the people (sorry, Dutch friends), the meat, the quality of fresh fruits. But there are also still many things better in…
In the category ‘lazy housewife’ side dishes; these simple and quick honey and olive oil glazed carrots are always a winner. It’s healthy, it’s fast and it’s easy; a perfect side dish for both fish, meat or vegetarian dishes.…
Mussels the classic way. Like the Belgiums prepare mussels. Without cream but with white wine or, sometimes, beer. With vegetables and herbs. ‘Pure’, so you can taste this beautiful sea fruit as she is. Serve with French fries, garlic…
Avocados are hot. While 15 years ago nobody cared that much about a nice ripe avo, since a few years the avo-popularity has exploded. And the avo fans are everywhere. From fit-girls and boys who eat avocado and poached…
This white fish and celeriac based recipe is definitely one to remember: it’s tasty, it’s quick, it’s fresh and it’s healthy. Oh, and celeriac, my very favourite winter vegetable. And I like green garden peas too! Scroll down for some…
Yesterday the Mr. and I felt like shoarma. This dish from the Middle-Eastern kitchen, which can also have the name ‘döner kebab’, ‘shawarma’, ‘çevirme’ (Turkish) or Gyros (Greek), is basically marinated meat (lamb, chicken, turkey or beef); roasted or…
Hello January! It’s the month that we are all broke and fat. It’s the month that is extremely boring, dark, long and cold in Amsterdam and on other parts of the Northern Hemisphere, and the month that summer is…