What a diversity of local fruit we’re having now. It’s really awesome. As I probably have written before, desserts are not really my favorite course, but for a dinner with guests I always try to find an appropriate closure. Sabrina Ghayour gives me a few super simple and delicious ideas. Count 2 apricots per person. … More Summer fruits
Mango, avocado and lime…so delicious, but so bad for the planet…I hope you will understand. The combination of mango, avocado, chili, garlic, lime, fresh coriander and shrimps is more than awesome. It’s the perfect compensation for the cold temperature outside. Marinate 400 grams of peeled raw ( defrosted is perfect and surely intestines free) scampi … More Craving for the sun
I know I could use a barbecue to roast vegetables but what’s easier than the oven. Cooking time is longer, but he’s so reliable and I’m more relaxed.Janneke Philippi, a recipe writer in delicious.nl, is always inspiring, and above all, her recipes are easy, tasty and healthy. Wash and cut 500 grams of sweet potatoes … More Even in summer he is my favorite sidekick
I never ever tasted more delicious tomatoes than the variety coeur de boeuf, as long as they have the ideal maturity. This recipe is one of delicious.nl. I used piadini instead of sour dough bread and marinated more tomatoes for extra flavor, extra vegetables. Put 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds and the zeste of 1 … More The best tomatoes ever
A few days ago one of my best friends in Belgium, Liesbet, sent a message to ask me whether I was okay because she hadn’t received recent blog posts. That’s when I realized I took a break. 🙃 If you would consider that this implies I stopped cooking….ask my niece 😉. Ready made ravioli with … More I had no idea…
Oskar, our puppy, has already a few play mates thanks to my lovely friends, Anria and Diane. While the dogs are entertaining each other, we will have a cosy afternoon tea. In the magazine delicious.nl I find a perfect summer cake.Seef 125 grams of flour. Mix with 110 grams of almond flour, 1,5 teaspoon of … More Play date for Oskar
Yesterday we decided to allow Oskar, our super energetic puppy of almost 4 months, the entrance to the full garden which looks more like a desert for the moment. He explored it in every little corner and tasted everything. His nose was always pointed towards the ground. On a certain moment Iris saw him digging … More Black gold
Fresh fish, fresh fruit and vegetables inspire me to prepare ceviche and a colorful salad. My first ceviche brings me back to 2008 in Ecuador, to Puerto Lopez ( where you can take a boat to the ‘small version island of the Galapagos’ and meet the blue footed boobies). Those 14 days of traveling through … More A fridge filled with fresh food
Use turmeric in your dough to creatie a summer dish! For a rectangular quiche for 2-3p, mix 200grams of flour ( spelt or normal) with 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder, a pinch of salt, 2 table spoons of olive oil and luke warm water( 100-120ml) until you obtain a smooth dough. Cover with cling film … More Sunny quiche
Although courgettes are a real local ingredient I don’t seem to manage to have my own harvest. I bought healthy plants, planted them on the compost ground, watered them every day and still 😭, not even flowers. Courgettes are, next to tomatoes, my preferred vegetables. The following pasta recipe is delicious and super easy. For … More What’s happening with the courgettes in our garden?
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