Nostalgia is in the air during weekends like this one. I was never into Easter, but for my mother it was always a big event. We’ll miss the traditional brunch on Sunday. While she remains in a home and she can’t receive visitors temporarily, our thoughts are with her. Chop 1 large carrot, 2 leeks, … More Don’t forget the classics
Where radicchio is Italian, chicory is a product from Belgium and the Netherlands. I try to avoid buying import products but certain ingredients are too delicious, I’m sorry. For 2p, bake 1 kilo of chicory, cut in quarters, brown in some butter. Add 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh sage. Make a bechamel. Add 60 grams … More I came from a region where chicory was cultivated in soil
Wikipedia explains : A strudel is a type of layered pastry with a filling that is usually sweet. It became popular in the 18th century throughout the Habsburg Empire. Strudel is part of Austrian cuisine but also common in many other Central and Eastern European cuisines. There is a lot more to say, and thus a lot of possibilities. In the december edition of delicious.nl … More Strudel
The November magazine of ‘my’ supermarket Coop offers a lot for 1euro. The ‘crostata di polenta integrale con formaggio e broccoletti’ looks really attractive. No bacon and more vegetables and the recipe becomes a docV;-). Prepare 120 grams of whole wheat polenta in salted water (add some thyme for extra flavor), following the instructions. Pour … More Recipes and gastronomic culture
Not liking cauliflower is a ‘real loss’. Cauliflower is cheap, is healthy, is beautiful, is the perfect partner in traditional and non traditional dishes from all over the world. (no, I wasn’t paid to write this down ;-)). For 2p, blanch a small, fresh cauliflower of approx 600 grams in salted water. Save and chop … More Elegant cauliflower
Real winter fun smells like an open fire and grilled cheese. Although the sun is shining here and there is no snow in sight, today’s menu can already bring you in the right atmosphere. Rösti is a Swiss national dish originally served as a farmers breakfast but nowadays more as a side dish. Take 2 … More Imagine to be in a sunny, snowy environment
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