Time flies When I settle down somewhere and start working, it seems like the time suddenly passes by very fast. The past two months in the working rhythm in Montréal have honestly flown by. It seems to be a contrast to the two months before, traveling around Canada without a fixed schedule and having so … Continue reading Golden beet and carrot salad
The Maritimes: lighthouses, people, and one-pan meals Canada is not just a large country, it is massive. Of course, I am aware that it is the second largest country in the world. Still, every time the distances are a surprise again. Going down from Québec to The Maritimes took a good part of a day. … Continue reading Meatballs with egg, artichokes and tomato
Going home? A bit over a month ago, on a busy Friday straight after work, I took the train and bus to go to the airport. With just some time to eat a pretty bad and soggy sandwich at the airport, I made it in time for my flight to the Netherlands. Landing in Amsterdam … Continue reading Chocolate mousse with speculaas cookies
Of second hand books and a vibrant culture Not long ago I walked into a second hand bookstore, one of my favourite bookstores in Barcelona. I like how there is such a random mixture of books to be found in second hand bookstores. Now this particular time, my eye fell on a Mexican roman about … Continue reading Stuffed poblano peppers with walnut sauce and pomegranate
The Poble Sec neighbourhood - inspiration from close to home Whether I´m walking home after work, going to do my groceries, or go out of the door for another reason, I nearly always pass by the most famous street of my area. This street, Calle Blai, is always buzzing with life. During the annual festival of … Continue reading Almond rolls with ricotta, smoked paprika and honey
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
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
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
The roaming chilli 