We did an amazing hike ( Reinaknuten) today. We hesitated to stay on the starting point, but it was too obvious camping was not allowed ( what’s the difference between camping and parking?). We continued our way and arrived near Dam Lyngsvatn, a beautiful spot which made us believe we landed on the moon. What … More What a beautiful camping spot
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
We are still on the island Fårö…. it is such a special place, so incredible peaceful and magical with the limestone sea stacks( rauk in Swedish). What do I prepare on our second evening. I still have all ingredients for a pasta alla Norma : pasta, garlic, red onion, chili pepper, eggplant, fresh tomatoes, dried … More All in one pasta alla Norma
After being in Belgium for the second time, we are gradually getting back in our daily routines. The cold and sunny weather helps to be outside for regular walks and Oskar doesn’t mind😉. We start the week with a vegetarian pasta dish. For 2p you need 1 onion, the usual 4 garlic cloves, 1 chili, … More Cold and sunny
Every Tuesday I send my wish list for the market on Thursday to Mirco, the fishmonger. Often I ask him to surprise me with a new unknown whole fish which I prepare the same day. This week he has a ‘mormora’ for me. Literally ‘mormora’ means ‘murmers’, officially it’s a beautiful striped sea bass. The … More Every thursday another whole fish to taste
Although we are in the red zone until after the Easter weekend, a visit to the market was ‘allowed’ to buy food and plants. So tonight we can have some fresh sea bass, ovenbaked new potatoes, and roasted broccoli with oranges and black olives😋.Chop 700 grams of broccoli in litte roses and cubes ( add … More Fresh fresh fresh
Yvette van Boven, a cookbook writer who regularly publishes recipes in delicious.nl, loves to cook with fruit and I love her recipes. She manages to create a warm cosy vibe. Lentils, fish, clementines and black olives… Boil 150 grams of good quality lentils ( the ones of Castelluccio for example) in salted water with a … More Sweet clementine
Certain dishes are so typically prepared in wintertime and others only in summertime, and there are dishes which can be eaten in any kind of season. Caponata is one of those. Serve it hot, cold, as side dish or as individual plate. Knowing that there are so many variations, it can always be a little … More Summer or winter dishes
I have a few tagines in my kitchen cupboards, a really huge one for an open fire, and three smaller ones. I often use them as oven dishes, without the lid. Cooking with the lid is a perfect way to reduce the chance to burn your food, thus cooking without watching. For 2p, chop 1 … More Cooking in a tagine
Pasta alla Norma is a perfect recipe to prepare in advance as lunch for 7p. Chop 1 kilo of eggplant in small cubes. Put on baking paper on an oven tray. Spread some olive oil and roast in the oven at 200° for approximately 30 minutes, until ready. Stir now and again. Chop 1 onion, … More Another lunch for hard working people
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