It has been almost a year already since we visited Bali (Indonesia). What a great trip that was, although I must say that the island was damaged by mass tourism. I have always liked bami goreng, but eating it in Bali changed my perspective on it. I had it in […]
I just love coquilles, I could eat a dozen of them. Too bad this, fancy and quite expensive starter contains only 2 or 3 pieces per dish. Saint-Jacques coquilles are delicate and contain a lot of flavor, but you have to make sure you buy them fresh and the best […]
I just can’t help it, a good old pasta craving! Do you wan’t something else then bolognese? Do you like fish? Then I have something you might love. A great and easy to make pasta dish full of flavour. This recipe is about simplicity, different textures and using good ingredients. […]
I always love to stir fry during the midweek. Why you ask me? Well the dishes are easy to prep; it can be very healthy and extremely delicious. The secret to a stir frying is to prep your ingredients before you start cooking. Chop the veggies and keep them separate […]
Origin story: This is great, I can teach you something about my own culture and history! In Leiden, it is tradition that on 3 October people celebrate ‘Leidens Ontzet’ with a plate of hutspot. In the 80 years of war with Spain (1568-1648) the Spanish surrounded the city of Leiden […]
Translated as ‘Saliva of a camel’, sounds appealing doesn’t it? This dessert was part of a Portuguese evening and I learned that Portuguese love their sweet dessert. To be honest I love it too, especially with a strong cup of espresso. It takes a long time to prepare the dessert, […]