Wikipedia tells you a lot about ‘pasta carbonara’. It’s so cute that Italian regions compete to be connected to the origin of a popular, traditional pasta recipe, as pasta carbonara is. The real stuff is made with guanciale, witch is the muscular part of the cheek of a pig. I couldn’t really find that particular … More The real stuff
Salmon is a perfect fish to be frozen. Defrost the fish in the fridge. Remove the skin and cut in large pieces. Wash 500 grams of spinach. Chop and fry 4 garlic cloves. Add the spinach. Add pepper and salt. Put 500 grams of cherry tomatoes in an oven dish. Add some pepper, salt, a … More Healthy, healthier, too healthy?;-)
Gerda is leaving tomorrow. We did a great job. I learned how to paint doors in the most perfect way. We were outside during most of the day ( amazing, we are only February). But what about our dinner? Luckely we have a small supermarket nearby. You know, the one where they prepare me fresh … More Perfect painting but don’t forget to cook😉
As efficient is our painting process, as chaotic is my evening menu. For tonight I prepare a simple pasta. We had already a large vegetable quotum during our lunch, so we can be a bit less strict. Boil a portion of thin pasta for 2p. Drain and keep some of the liquid. Chop and fry … More Chaotic but healthy cooking
After a whole day of painting doors an easy meal is welcome. With 1 cauliflower, 2 red onions, 4 garlic cloves, 4 cm of ginger 1/2 of a small red cabbage and 2 cans of chickpeas a healthy menu is guaranteed. Chop the vegetables. Mix with the drained chickpeas. Add a drizzle of olive oil, … More My lovely guest wants an overdose of vegetables
Today Gerda arrives. I met Gerda as a patient, neighbour and we gradually became friends. When she offered to come to help us painting in our house, even in winter time, we booked her flight. What a lovely visitor! Five days is probably short, but we try to combine : talking, painting,and even a first … More Lucky bastards, Biryani to celebrate friendship
Even after a full day of class, being completely saturated, I love to come home in my kitchen and focus on our dinner. Whether this is considered to be insane, or not, I don’t care, as long as I can enjoy my passion of healthy cooking and eating. For 2p, blend 350 grams of defrozen … More Am I abnormal?
I can immagine certain people hate to cook, but still love to eat. Lack of inspiration can’t be a problem anymore with all those internet recipes, and even home orders with the right ingredients for an entire weekmenu are possible solutions. Try to put together a menu based on desires, seasons, and on available material … More No attack, but lack of time is no excuse to make a decent meal
Our first winter here I discovered ‘cavolo nero’ and created some dish with an incredible amount for 2p. Above all it was not cooked enough so the taste of metal was really strong. Since then Iris refuses to reconsider this ingredient, but after 2 years, it’s about time to try it again. For 2p, chop … More It’s time to restore the cavolo nero back to it’s worthy position
In our house we have a real stove to cook, and to heat, but we don’t exactly know how to use it. Giancarla promised to show us, but…the wood is not dry enough. The chicken and potatoes will end up in the normal oven to be roasted, and the even more slow cooking will be … More We have a real old cooking stufa
Doc V's Healthy Kitchen 