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 😉
As efficient is our painting process, as chaotic is my evening menu. For tonight I prepare a simple pasta. We had already a large vegetable quotum during our lunch, so we can be a bit less strict. Boil a portion of thin pasta for 2p. Drain and keep some of the liquid. Chop and fry … More Chaotic but healthy cooking
I love broccoli but their sibling, the romanesco is the winner in the beauty contest. Chop the cabbage in flowers, and don’t forget to chop the stem as well. Boil some salted water. Add the vegetables and cook al dente. Remove from the water. Use the same water to prepare whole grain pasta (120 grams … More Stylish romanesco cabbage
Yes, too lazy for shopping, but after a day of ‘assembling ikea furniture’ I hope you can understand. Our small freezer wanted to hide 200 grams of North Sea shrimps for us ;-). Luckely I’m a good inspector, especially on days I don’t feel for shopping although, we don’t have a lot left. Frozen fresh … More Too lazy to go to the grocery store
For 2p, chop and fry 4 garlic cloves, 1 small onion and 600 grams of courgettes in a drizzle of sunflower oil. Add 1 table spoon of indian curry powder. Bake and stir. Boil some pasta al dente. Add 200 ml of soy cream to the vegetables once they are al dente. Add 200 grams … More Few ingredients for a quick pasta
We try to understand the italian system of rennovation works. Prepared with a long list, with our priorities, we meet our lovely geometra (also a real italian profession), Filippo, to discuss our plans. We try to understand each other in the best way and realize that it’s a good idea to send a weekly ‘reminder’. … More Late appointment, quick meal
Whether ‘baby’ artichokes is the correct definition for small artichokes without ‘hair’ inside, I have to check, but now you know already what I mean. Those babies can be really small ( approx 4-6 cm), or a bit bigger (approx 8 cm). 5 of the bigger ones are a nice portion of vegetables for 2p. … More Fresh baby artichokes
Gremolata is a mixture of fresh parsley, lemon zeste and garlic and is a wonderful way to give a fresh flavor to a lot of dishes. Mix 1 finely chopped garlic clove with a handful of finely chopped parsley and the zeste of 1 lemon. Boil a portion of pasta in salted water. Add 450 … More Gremolata
500 grams of mushrooms…pizza or pasta? Iris… pasta. Chop and fry 4 spring onions, 4 garlic cloves, 1 chili pepper in a mixture of butter and olive oil. Add the chopped mushrooms and 1 tea spoon of dried basil. Bake. Boil some pasta. Mix pasta with mushrooms. Finish with grated pecorino and fresh basil. Done!
Sometimes I’m so busy organizing a huge dinner for the following day that I would almost forget that we also need a meal for the same day. For 2p cook 150 grams of whole grain pasta. Drain and keep some of the cooking water. Put the same pan back on the fire. Wait until all … More Exploded kitchen
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