My week in Rome was intense. I met so many ‘real’ people. I need some time to disconnect. So, what did I do today? Painting some cupboards, trying to get a clear time schedule for the following weeks because I count on cooking in my new kitchen on the 15th of August. Cut 600 grams … More Back on track
Tomorrow I leave for an intensive training, in the framework of the master course, to Rome. Everyone seems very excited but I still have my doubts, especially because the renovations will continue, and I would have preferred to be around. What we will eat during that week is up to Iris who will be responsible … More A blog break
Not only beautiful, but tasty, healthy…a tian is one of those dishes who has it all. Slice 1 medium sized eggplant in slices of 0.5 cm. Put them in a colander, spread some salt on each layer. After 30 mins to 1 hour, rinse the slices and dry. Slice 2 medium sized courgettes and 4 … More A tian is an awesome dish
Quinoa is not really my favorite ingredient, but now and again 😉. Boil 100 grams of quinoa following the instructions. Cut 2 eggplants in halves. Make a few incisions in the meat. Brush some oil on each side. Put them with the skin upwards on baking paper. Bake in the oven at 200° for 30 … More Quinoa?
Our airbnb appartment in Brussels is great, lots of light, a small terrace, a cosy living room with kitchen. My social day program is really busy. Iris has a lot of meetings at work. One evening home cooking in one week is a minimum. Chop 2 eggplants and 1 onion. Add a drizzle of olive … More No restaurant tonight
We stay 1 week in Ravello. The weather is not ideal, but we have a practical appartment with a decent oven. The grocery shops are small, thus there is enough to prepare us a proper and simple dinner. Chop 750 grams of eggplant in cubes of approximately 2 cm. Put on the oven tray and … More All in one
Dried local chickpeas are fabulous. For 3p soak 120 grams of chickpeas in water for at least 12h. Renew the water. Boil the chickpeas for approx 1h, until tender. Drain. Chop and fry 4 garlic cloves and 2 medium sized eggplants. Put in an oven dish. Add a good drizzle of olive oil. Add 1 … More Chickpeas, a real local ingredient
I’m aware of my ecological footprint. With full respect of nature, climate, season I hope to become more responsible. Now and again I fly back to my home country to visit family and friends. Now and again they take a plane to visit us. North Sea shrimps are always superb present if the travelling conditions … More Would it be a good idea to negotiate a transport of North Sea shrimps from Belgium to Italy?
It was a lovely day. This morning I was introduced in the local ‘Bar Centrale’ by Anria, a lovely lady who invited me before at the pilates class in the village. Italians go to a bar not only to have some drinks or food but also to meet the other local people and to get … More Eggplant cookies
Gerda is leaving tomorrow. We did a great job. I learned how to paint doors in the most perfect way. We were outside during most of the day ( amazing, we are only February). But what about our dinner? Luckely we have a small supermarket nearby. You know, the one where they prepare me fresh … More Perfect painting but don’t forget to cook😉
Doc V's Healthy Kitchen 