Tomato heaven Stepping out of the train that brought me from the airport into the city of Paris I was excited. The last time I had been to Paris was while I was studying nearby, but the view of the classic bistros made me immediately feel home again. Paris was however not my final destination, … Continue reading Tomato and Goat Cheese Galette
From crazy rain to chicken soup It was raining. Not just a drizzle, not even just a steady rain, but a proper downpour. The type where you get soaked within a minute and the water cannot get away quickly enough, so that the streets turn into rivers. It was my last day in Kuala Lumpur … Continue reading Spicy Chicken Soup
A change from traditional food What do you think about when you think about food in the Czech Republic? Personally, every time I have been to the country I had visited traditional restaurants. The sort of restaurants serving hearty food, often a lot of meat and sauces paired with a delicious beer. And I do … Continue reading Black Garlic Aioli with Mushrooms and Rösti
The first days in Istanbul had been filled with the popular sightseeing highlights in the Golden Horn, traditional restaurants, the hustle and bustle of the grand bazaar and lots and lots of tea. I had really been enjoying the beauty of the mosques and had also taken a day trip to a nearby island to … Continue reading Lahmacun with Walnuts
Tuscany and Cheese After a short drive from the airport, we parked the car at the foot of the medieval city. I had not been in Italy for a while and Tuscany was definitely years ago. So I was quite excited to explore the towns, the country side and of course the food and wine. … Continue reading Pecorino Ravioli with Ragu sauce
Traveling people, traveling flora Even after traveling for many years, one thing that never ceases to amaze me is how you can arrive in a world that seems totally different after just a few hours of travel. When I am going from Vienna to my parents in the south of Spain, there is always this … Continue reading Lemon and Almond Spaghetti
Catalan springWhen we got out of the car, the smell of woodfire and barbecue welcomed us. The sky was blue without any visible cloud, and the sun was warm for a February day. The source of the barbecue smell was the restaurant we were heading to for lunch. We were in the hills that surround … Continue reading Leek and roasted tomato risotto
New places After moving to a different country, city, place, whichever of those it is, there are always a lot of firsts. It takes a bit of time before memories have been created that make a new place feel like home. Over the past few months, there have been plenty of "first-time" experiences for me. … Continue reading Roasted fennel and orange salad
Moving, once again The past months have certainly not been boring for me. After four years in Berlin, I felt like it was time to move on. So a period of reading lots of job adds, replying to some, and doing video-interviews followed. Thankfully it did not take too long before an opportunity came along: … Continue reading Roast of sweet potato, chickpeas and chicken
Horses and pasta Walking around in the supermarket trying to find nice vegetables wasn't the easiest in the small town. But I did need to pick something now that I had finally made it in time to a supermarket. I was traveling through Iceland, enjoying the incredible nature. Every day there were again new, amazing … Continue reading Pasta with Zucchini
The roaming chilli 