Today we did a lot of driving to the Lake Siljan region. This lake is one of the larger lakes, created by a meteor 377 million years ago. I did some quick shopping for our dinner near a tiny little harbor. I bought 800 grams of cherry tomatoes, some chili and 150 grams of feta. … More Tasty all in one
With 2 fennels, a Scandinavian blue cheese and 200 ml plant-based cream I can prepare a pasta or a risotto recipe. Iris prefers a risotto, so that’s what I will do. I always pay attention not to consume too much gas while cooking in the camper, and apparently our consumption is really low. Chop and … More Iris prefers risotto tonight
I love the umami flavor of anchovies, which brings me back to the first time I tasted ‘bagna cauda’ in Torino, an amazing city in the Piemonte. I gradually found my ideal mixture between canned anchovies, dried spices, garlic and light cream ( instead of butter). The original recipe is meant for a dip sauce … More With the idea of ‘bagna cauda’ in my mind
I bought real bacon for me and a vegetarian variety for Iris. It’s remarkable how the vegetarian varieties imitate the real stuff. Our ingredients for tonight : 110 grams of a light herbal cheese, eggs, the bacon varieties, 500 grams of red bell pepper and 1 fennel. How can I cook all of this without … More Lots of proteins, no carbs tonight
We spent our last day in Germany. Before we cross the border with Danmark, I wanted to visit another supermarket, Famila, after remaining disappointed until so far. And, ?you know what? , this is a winner, what an oasis of products spread in an attractive way. Knowing that Scandinavian prices are fairly high, I wanted … More I found the best supermarket in Germany at the last minute, just in time
After a wonderful week in Belgium, spending time with family and friends, eating lots of delicious food and lacking sleep, we quickly find the formula to slow traveling. We love the national park of the Hoge Veluwe with the incredible Kröller-Müller museum where you can easily spend half a day ( we travel with Oskar, … More Enjoying the Netherlands
Remember older shakshouka recipes mainly prepared in the oven? This time I will ( have to) cook in a more traditional way, but still my way. After a rather long drive, a short visit of Dijon, we found an amazing spot, 15 minutes outside of the city, to spend the night. We only hope the rain … More I love shakshouka
Oven roasted vegetables keep their shape and intensify in flavor, in comparison with cooking on a stove ( unless you use a lot of oil or fat). And thus, everything becomes a bit mushy, as in a stew ( because I don’t want to use an excessive amount of fat). In this recipe with eggplant, … More I try not to miss an oven
Although even in the world of ‘fruit and vegetables’ seasons become more and more confusing, I try to cook with local and thus seasonal products. I surely don’t have to explain how all those winter ingredients influence our intestinal motility and flatulence🙃 and how welcome this Friday evening’s meal is : tagliatelle with oven baked … More So happy to see them 💓
Obviously I am a fan of beetroots. Tonight I will mix beetroots, sweet potatoes, orange and pomegranate seeds. While using the oven for another meal I precook the beetroots. Wrap the washed beetroots ( total weight 800g) in aluminum foil, individual packaging). Add 1-2 unpeeled garlic cloves each, a bay leaf and a drizzle of … More Such beautiful colors
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