Powerfood

Start the day before. For 2p put 125 grams of white beans in a large amount of water for at least an overnight. Boil 1 small sized frozen polpo (approximately 700 grams) for almost 1h, until tender. Drain and store in the fridge. Drain the beans. Put them back in the pan. Add water. Heat. … More Powerfood

They are back😋

Baby artichokes are awesome ingredients. I admit, there is more to throw on the compost heap. Tonight’s dinner is a pasta dish with artichokes and gorgonzola. If you agree with me that less pasta and more vegetables ( really not Italian style) is the best, clean 8 baby artichokes. Cut them in 4 or 8 … More They are back😋

Panzanella

Tomatoes are at their best. I know, I could consider my own production but I have a long list of good arguments against 😉. Ottolenghi has a personalized recipe. It’s really delicious. For 2p, roast 3 slices of ciabatta ( +/- 100 grams. Cut in cubes. Cut 600 grams of different salad tomatoes in chubby … More Panzanella

Stevia in pastries

Cooking with stevia is really worthwhile. The texture can become a little different but the flavor is perfect. A recipe for a cake based on couscous is waiting for a tryout. At the end the cake has become completely different than the original recipe. As ingredients you need : 2 eggs, 300 grams of low … More Stevia in pastries

Fresh vine leaves

The bright green color of spring is gradually changing in a darker green. The vineleaves have grown already large enough to protect the future bunches of grapes against the burning sun. I really hope that I will not influence this precious process by stealing a few of those larger leaves for a try out recipe … More Fresh vine leaves

Oxheart cabbage

What’s in a name🤔. A super simple healthy dinner is waiting. Two beautiful frozen skinless salmon filets of 200 grams each and a mixed salad is our dinner for tonight. Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage. Slice thinly. Add 1 chopped green apple, 30 grams of walnuts, the juice of 1 lemon, 2teaspoons of … More Oxheart cabbage

Mindful moment

An afternoon teatime has become a holy ritual. On Fridays it’s less ‘mindful’ during the doggies playdate. Bonnie, Aragon and Oskar are real buddies, as Anria, Diane and myself enjoy an afternoon walk/chat/teatime together. Today I’ll prepare a juicy ricotta cake, without butter. Put 500 grams of cold fresh ricotta in a bowl. Use a … More Mindful moment