DocV style risotto

After living in Italy for a while, I realized that instead of having carbs as main ingredient, I (we) prefer vegetables. This is of course not how most of the traditional Italian main dishes are served. Our Italian friends will disagree with my recipes and will surely prefer old-school ones. Anyway, as docV I have … More DocV style risotto

After more than 17 kilometers of walking through Oslo

Iris managed to find a parking spot to explore Oslo. We arrived yesterday afternoon and started our visit with the Astrup-Fearnley museum and the Vigeland park (near our ‘home’ for more than 24h). The park is an incredible open air museum with more than 200 statues made by Gustav Vigeland. I’m still figuring out what … More After more than 17 kilometers of walking through Oslo

Such beautiful colors

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

You will like this one

I love a good tasting pumpkin, as you already know. Tonight I try a particular combination which I really hope you prepare yourself. Delicious.nl inspires me for tonight’s dinner. Start by removing skin and seeds from 1 good tasting pumpkin ( netto 700-800 grams for 2p. Chop in cubes. Spread on baking paper. Mix with … More You will like this one

Cold mornings, warm and sunny afternoons and almost freezing nights

Autumn is fantastic, all those contrasts in one day, I love it. We have an amazing southwest oriented terrace with the best view ever. It’s probably too hot in summer for most people, but so lovely in spring and autumn. Anyway, we love it and nearby living friends are also impressed when they pass by. … More Cold mornings, warm and sunny afternoons and almost freezing nights