I’m so consciously happy and I’m so consciously aware of the possibility that this situation could change in a second. I really don’t think this sensation is only related to my study ( related to phenomenal existential philosophy). This study confirms my philosophy. And please, don’t think I’m always so consciously busy with my life, … More I love my life
Inviting people for dinner is fun, as long as you take time to prepare in advance, thinking about the menu, the shopping list, the timing. Whatever you can prepare in advance, do it. The ‘mis-en-place ‘ is often more than 50%of the cooking time. Ottolenghi has great recipes for a lot of people. The fritters … More Fritters of green peas
Defrost 400 grams of peeled scampi. Put the scampi in the blender. Add 3 cm of chopped ginger, 2 chopped garlic cloves, 2 chopped chili, 1 chopped onion, 20 grams of fresh coriander and 3 table spoons of unsalted peanuts. Blend. Mix with 400 grams of minced chicken meat and 1 table spoon of fish … More Thai ‘surf and turf’
For certain guests I normally would prefer to have a clean and tidy house, but, as you know, that’s really impossible for the moment. Luckely the evenings are nice and warm outside. A cold soup is a perfect starter and needs to be prepared in advance. Chop 2 medium sized cucumber and put in the … More Our house doesn’t have ( or is it ‘cannot’😉) to be tied up to organise dinner evenings.
If I would have to describe the taste of hot summer nights the flavor of sweet juicy tomatoes is probably the best description. As a child I could eat tomatoes like apples. My mother used to make tons of passata in the summer. At that moment the tomatoes were at their best, cultivated under the … More Luscious tomatoes
Late breakfast outside, men working in the house, thus we will take the car and go for some tourism. Yesterday I prepared the base for the evening meal. Two firm rolls are waiting in the fridge. Heat 75 grams of butter in a large pan. Add 500 ml of semi skimmed milk and 500 ml … More Gnocchi alla romana
Only by writing this title in Italian I’m sure to catch your attention. Pane carasau is a typical bread from Sardegna. It’s meant to conserve a longer period. ( ‘Carasare’ = ‘tostare’ or to toast) Instead of pasta sheets the pane carasau is used to create layers. The bread can be bought ready made. For … More Lasagna di pane carasau alle verdure
Rinse 500 grams of fresh spinach. Chop and fry 4 garlic cloves in a drizzle of olive oil. Add the spinach for a few mins. Once the spinach has shrunk, stop the fire. Add pepper, salt and a handful of chopped fresh basil. Spread the spinach in an oiled oven dish. Create little nests. Put … More Life can be simple ❤
A lot of noise, a lot of dust, a lot of activity, yes! I try to find my space in between all that, and I manage very well. It’s so great to enjoy the outdoors, also in the evening. Chop 1 large carrot, 1 cucumber, 2 bunches of radishes and some cherry tomatoes . Mix … More My personal space is getting smaller, temporarily 😉
Buy 1 kilo of superfresh mussels for 2p.T Rinse and clean them carefully. Heat a pan. Add some olive oil. Chop and fry 4 garlic cloves. Add 1 table spoon of curry powder and the mussels. Once they are open, stop the fire. Remove the mussels from the pan. Remove the shells and keep the … More Mussels and chickpeas
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