I had a lovely afternoon. My dear friend Anria invited me to her class. I had the opportunity to talk about the living will and advance directives, the subject of my thesis in counseling. I really managed to catch the attention and introduce the delicate matter to young people. Coming home, I decided to prepare … More My favorite cooking style: all in one dishes
This week ‘Veg’ of Jamie Oliver is the kitchen bible. The first recipe is an oven dish with potatoes, mushrooms and truffle as extra flavor. For 2p, chop 500 grams of potatoes, 2 onions and 4 garlic cloves. Put them in an large round oven dish. Add a drizzle of olive oil, pepper, salt and … More Inspired by Jamie Oliver
Certain days are over before they really started. Today is one of those. So a bit of beautiful color will cheer me up.Pre boil 800 grams of beetroot for 20 mins. Remove the skin and chop in cubes.Clean 600 grams of purple potatoes. Cut in slices or cubes. Chop 1 red onion, 4 garlic cloves … More Purple day
If you’re not into slow cooking, ignore this blog post. If you are, you probably know already. A tajine is a functional beauty in your kitchen. You can buy fancy ones, for too much money or simple, authentical ones for a reasonable price (especially in certain neighborhoods in big cities. Mix 200 grams of ricotta … More A tajine is not only a beauty in your kitchen
Yes, I admit, I’m obsessed with the ritual of a dinner. So, even if I’m not well, I want to have a proper meal ( the only exception is a gastrointestinal issue). After a night without sleeping because of a sinus infection, I try to take it easy today. For 2p, boil 100 grams of … More Even if you are not well
My youngest daughter, Katrin, has always been special, in many ways. She is an adult now, has her own shop and has learned how to become responsible. Our path was not an easy one. I read a lot of books to become less ignorant and more creative in dealing with puberty. She will be better … More The Green Kitchen of David Frenkiel&Luise Vindahl
Since our move to Italy, we return to Belgium to celebrate Christmas, each with its own family (two Christmas parties 😱). Although we love our families, it’s a survival in many different ways. This year our return journey makes a huge loop passing by Berlin, Munich, Verona and Bologna. Our first stop is Berlin where … More Christmas abroad
Jerusalem artichokes is one of those ingredients which gradually are re introduced in recipes. Again Yotam Ottolenghi gives me a few delicious ideas. In the beautiful book Nopi, by Scully and Ottolenghi, I found this awesome soup. Knowing that Jerusalem artichokes can cause intestinal problems ( often an impressive flatulence 😉), don’t exaggerate in amounts. … More Jerusalem artichokes in a velvety soup
First of all I’m proud to say that it feels like living my second life. After the death of my sister almost 15 years ago, breaking up my first marriage almost 13 years ago, I took a second chance with Iris. It still feels as if I gained the life that my sister lost, and … More How did I manage in my past life????
Chop 500 grams of leek. Wash carefully. Drain. Chop 4 garlic cloves. Heat 1 table spoon of butter and 1 table spoon of olive oil in a pan. Add the garlic and leek and 1 table spoon of dried thyme. Bake on a low fire. Add some water. Close the pan. Stir now and again … More Veggie veggie veggie
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