Rosemary from an artist After more than a year of living in Spain it was time to visit the northern neighbour again: La douce France. So I left for a trip to the Provence, the area in the southeast of France. Conveniently enough it is only a train ride away (or almost 10 hours by … Continue reading Steak with tapenade and courgette
Of stereotypes and flowers When I am traveling and I tell people I am from Holland, I usually get the same response. It tends to be something in the line of: "Oh, so you´re from Amsterdam. Do you smoke a lot of marihuana?" I have to admit it is an understandable reaction in a way, … Continue reading Seabream with spring vegetables and ginger
Tribute to the house of my childhood As long as I can remember my dad has had a very special type of pet: bees. Clearly, you cannot cuddle them like you could with a dog, cat, rabbit or guinea pig. On the contrary, many people actually confuse bees with wasps and are afraid of them. … Continue reading Honey ice cream with kiwi and hazelnuts
Train ride to the South As spring is in the air and the extra hours of daylight certainly give me more energy, I decided it was time for a long weekend off. My parents were staying in the south of Spain for a month, so I would go to visit them there. As there were … Continue reading Artichoke and Eggplant Tortellini with Almonds
Bordeaux and the whiskey prawns There are those places in the world where you just feel at home. For me, France is one of them. I like the food, the landscapes, the architecture, the language, and yes, also the people. So when I got the chance to study in Paris, I immediately took it and … Continue reading Whiskey Prawns
Slovak discoveries On a sunny autumn day, at half past four, I ran out of my house to the metro. And from the metro station at the same speed to the train. I´m not usually in a rush, but having to catch a plane is one of the occasions where a bit of hurrying might … Continue reading Halušky with pumpkin and sheep cheese
Pomegranates One of the best places to look for inspiration when you don´t know what to cook is definitely the fruit and vegetable section of the market. So many colours, shapes, and textures. You never have to get bored, because each time of the year has its own products. And as a nice bonus, buying seasonal … Continue reading Pomegranate Chicken
Chocolate heaven Belgium is known for several reasons. Among others for its waffles, beer, chocolates, and comics. When you walk through the streets of Brussels, you can clearly see why. On random places throughout the city there are walls painted with some of the most famous comic figures. You can walk through a street several … Continue reading Flavoured Chocolate Truffles
Pumpkin & spices If pumpkins remind me of one place, it has to be the USA. Pumpkins are not only native to North America, they also seem to be engraved in the American culture: pumpkin decorations for Halloween, pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, the annual craze when the pumpkin spice latte is available again... Personally I … Continue reading Pumpkin and Orange Risotto
Chestnuts When the leaves change colour and start to fall again, it’s also time for the chestnuts to return. Since the beginning of October the shops in Barcelona have been selling them. And when you pass by the chestnut trees you can hear the plops of the nuts falling on the ground between the leaves. … Continue reading Chestnut and Rosemary Pancakes
The roaming chilli 