Driving through food country It was a dark blue Lancia Ypsilon that was waiting for me. To be honest, I was a tiny bit nervous. After all I had not driven a car in about a year and I had never driven in Italy. But what is life without a bit of risk (especially if … Continue reading Parmesan cheese, pumpkin and balsamic vinegar
Slovenian holidays Enjoying a plate of good seafood - some grilled sea bass, langoustines, and small octopus - while watching the sailing boats in the small harbour slowly move along with the waves. For me, this is one of the perfect moments in life. (Of course, I understand this might be different in case you … Continue reading Rolled dumplings with pumpkin seed pesto
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
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
