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Churros
I’m sure you’ve heard WHO’s warnings about red meat in general and processed meat in particular. As the latter also includes bacon, one might wonder what to eat for breakfast now that everybody’s favourite morning food (and in my case, favourite day and even..
The Taste of Autumn: Parsnip and Hazelnut Puree
I have been a bad blogger – no post yesterday and I even cannot blame it on the Greek crisis. But let me tell you, organizing a dinner party for 12 people can mess up your schedule even worse than the lack of fiscal discipline in Greece. Fortunately, it also..
Slow-Roast Pork with Whiskey and Honey
It’s amazing how a pair of flavours can immediately conjure a place: rose water and sumac, galangal and lemongrass, rosemary and garlic, chilli and lime… These combinations have a meaning for most people, even if our knowledge of the Middle East or Southea..
Unphotogenic Leeks with Moderately Ugly Blue Cheese
This is a deeply unfair picture: braised leeks are among the most sad-looking things in the world and Gorgonzola isn’t really helping, but the taste is heavenly. So this is a lesson for us not to be shallow and to value substance over appearance. It’s also t..
A Rose is a Rose is a Sandwich
Last year, Ladurée opened a shop in Brussels. It was very French not only because of the macaroons, but because it was a huge, gilded, baroque room, with only a small counter in one corner. Now, they have come to their senses and converted most of the room i..
Le Creuset Mini Cocottes
I love pretty pots. I once received a huge Le Creuset Dutch oven and an even bigger tagine from J as Christmas presents and I honestly could not have been happier. Somehow, casseroles seem so infinitely positive to me. I feel like a warm, giving person just ..
The Princess and The Peas
The fact that I have opinions on all possible matters of style, food, drink and such, often makes people believe that I’m a snob. This is not true (although I’m sure all snobs say that) – I’m just annoying, not a snob. Many of my tastes are decidedly low-bro..
Modern Afternoon (Breakfast) Tea
Every time I’m in London, I do the tourist thing and have afternoon tea at a nice hotel or restaurant. I cannot help it, it’s an occasion designed to appeal to me – I love tea, I love small meals (I can eat uninterrupted 24/7, but not big quantities at a tim..
Everything Cardamom
There are very few things in life I’m absolutely certain about, but I know for a fact that cardamom is the best spice. It just is. I have never been in a situation that could not have been improved by a little cardamom and I have in fact personally improved ..
Honey for Grown-Ups
As long as I can remember, I have always liked honey. My grandfather was a bee-keeper and we always had fresh honey comb in the summer and jars of golden honey for autumn and winter. Honey with white bread and butter was one of my favourite treats when I was..