La dolce vita Having arrived early in the morning at the airport of Milano, we picked up our rental car (a Fiat Panda of course) and drove towards the Como lake. There was one important stop to make on the way: food shopping. After we arrived at our destination it was right about lunch time. … Continue reading Focaccia
Boredom Aren't you bored? It is a question I have heard a lot recently. And it's a fair question, a good six weeks (or seven, starting to loose track) into Corona regulations and living alone. But I have to say, I am not bored. Are you? It is actually an interesting topic though. I started … Continue reading Orange and rosemary crème caramel
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
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 